"Well Im not that worried about gelting hold of fancy Woods and things, dont have the patience. So I use whatever I Can get my hands on locally. Recent mandolin build included, 4 tarp eyelets, a mini CB From the local supermarket, 4 old banjo tension…"
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Brakken replied to Vini Machado's discussion Finding red oak/poplar/maple in norway in the group Scandinavian CBG headquarters
Janne 63 replied to Vini Machado's discussion Finding red oak/poplar/maple in norway in the group Scandinavian CBG headquarters"Same thing in Finland.Cant find hard wood.So I use tar alder on neck.Cheap and works well on frettles neck."
Craig Cox replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Vini, I cut my first scarf joint this week on a maple 1x2. I used a mitre box and hand saw and I have to say it was some work and it didn't turn out perfect by any means, but useable I think. I have a table saw, but need to fashion a jig to…"
Vini Machado replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I can't imagine shipping would be that expensive but it depends on weight. How much does a 3 feet maple neck weight?
I'd like to at least try to make the scarf joint with what i have. If i mark it right, cut it with care, then plane and…"
Craig Cox replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"What about all that "Norwegian Wood" everybody is always singing about?"
Allan replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"It is probably in Norway the same as it is here in the Netherlands (Holland), you will have to find the wood specialty shops to find what you need .. there is a shop in Amsterdam that you can locate on the internet that will ship internationally..…"
Alan Roberts replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Isn't it good... Norwegian wood? Sorry, somebody had to ask you that.
Dude, I could just SEND you one of my hard maple blanks. But cutting an accurate scarf joint with a hand saw would be a pain in the fjord. I could cut it for you with my…"
Vini Machado replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"hey
even if i find some nice wood i wont have a way to cut it unless i know someone with power tools which i dont have acess to it. of course, if i find good stuff i'llkeep it but my problem is that i want to build NOW.
I've looked into…"
Jason Nelms replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Home Depot has Polpar and red oak precut in 1x2x3, 1/4x2x3 and 1/2x2x3. I suggest doing as Diane from Chicago and using the 1/2x2x3 or the 1x2x3 and adding a 1/4x2x3 fretboard. You have to sort thru the pieces to find the straight ones but it…"
Alan Roberts replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Hæia Vini,
Wood: Keep an eye out for building construction and deconstruction. Especially the latter. I bet you can find some old oak or poplar there. Where do old boats go in Norway to die? Some of the old ones had decks made out of…"
Leonard Deddo replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"I am in the same boat as you, without much in the way of tools. I contacted "Backporchmojo.com. Big Daddy there says he will build necks and it seems his prices are very resonable. He also sells kits for a complete Cigar Box Guitar, and parts…"
Wichita Sam replied to Vini Machado's discussion Need help finding wood in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101"Vini,
Have you or can you consider recycling furniture? An early source of Cherry for me was an old table that was being thrown out.... later I got some nice pieces of mahogany from a headboard.... I know you don't have much in the way of…"
Vini Machado added a discussion to the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
Need help finding wood
I wish i could go to home depot and pick up some red oak or poplar, but they dont have home depots here in norway. It's been really hard to find wood here and if i do it'll most likely not be good size for a cbg neck and i dont have access to a table saw. Ive talked to a luthier in my city and he gets all his wood imported from germany.Basically im trying to find if itll be worth it to import some wood(i only need about 3 necks worth, plus 2 fretboards) and how i'd go about it. Im worried about…See More
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Vini Machado added a discussion to the group Scandinavian CBG headquarters
Finding red oak/poplar/maple in norway
I moved to bergen, norway a few months ago and have had a hard time finding wood for necks. When i lived in boston i could just go to home depot and get oak and poplar at the right size but here it doesnt work like that. What people around these parts do? Ship wood over?
Vini Machado joined Marty the random guy's groupScandinavian CBG headquarters
Welcome CBG players from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Let's share our “arctic” experiences and ideas. Broaden your CBG network in this corner of the world. Friends and fans around the world are more than welcome to join!
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- At 8:48am on February 4, 2010,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Vini! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
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