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Author:  Datahead [ Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Hello All and it's back to school I go.
As this is my first post I figured I would say hello. My name is Ron, and after retiring five years ago I decided to get into woodworking which I absolutely have a total passion for. Now two and a half years into woodworking school, i have reached the point where I have the opportunity to take Guitar Building and Guitar Repair Classes this coming two semesters.

That being said my project is a Dreadnought Martin copy not from a kit but from scratch. So I am sure I will have a lot more questions I'll be asking. The first of many is where does one find good tone-woods for a reasonable price. (AAA Red Spruce) My local hardwood guy just laughed at me when I asked if he had any, and I got almost the same results from my local exotic hardwood store.

Guess that is it for now... Just wanted to say hello

Ron
Author:  John A [ Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello All and it's back to school I go.
best to order the tops from one of the many sponsors here on the board -
I have purchased back and side wood from local sources, but the tops are best to order from the sponsors.

good luck !
Author:  Haans [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello All and it's back to school I go.
Welcome Ron!
No need to buy AAA red spruce. I use A grade regularly and it makes a very old timey looking instrument. Google Smith Creek Mandolins.
Author:  DennisK [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello All and it's back to school I go.
Yep, if you have access to or plan to buy the equipment to resaw back-side sets, then just buy some maple, walnut, mahogany, etc. from your local hardwood place. Otherwise, Hibdon Hardwood up in the sponsor links has Machiche sets on sale for $30, although it's ending here in a few hours. Looks like a couple mahogany sets for $50 that would be good too. I've bought a bunch of stuff from them, and always a happy customer.

For tops, I've heard nothing but good things about Shane at High Mountain Tonewood. Pretty hard to beat $12 for a fine but funky looking lutz spruce top :) Plus you can stock up on bracewood while you're at it.
Author:  Pat Foster [ Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hello All and it's back to school I go.
Ron,

I can highly recommend our OLF sponsors. I have most recently dealt with RC Tonewoods, and High Mountain Tonewood. Both have been stellar, as, I suspect are others here.

Pat
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