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Alexandru Marian
 Post subject: Bearclaw bracing :D
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:20 am 
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I was splitting some brace logs and found one riddled with bearclaw. Side face looks pretty cool, at least for me :)


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 Post subject: Re: Bearclaw bracing :D
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Sounds like time to try out a 12-piece top...

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Joe Sustaire
 Post subject: Re: Bearclaw bracing :D
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Very cool looking stuff Alexandru!
Ought to be some possibilities there, at least for ukes.

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 Post subject: Re: Bearclaw bracing :D
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Some repairman 50 years down the road is going to stick a mirror under there and be in awe :D
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Alexandru Marian
 Post subject: Re: Bearclaw bracing :D
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Well yes the plan is to make larger surface braces, finish them to 600 grit and french polish them. The upgrade charge, some big $, because BC bracing is the ultimate in tone Eat Drink

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