mushy the shroom Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hey all, I'm looking for a large piece of highly quilted maple that measures at least 11"x36"x4/4". Anything larger is acceptable. If any of you have such an item, I would be glad to purchase it, and if any of you know of any resources that may carry such a piece, please inform me. I have scoured Northwest Timber's inventory, and have found some near acceptable pieces, but I'm looking for something with a little bit more figure. All help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespresence Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Talk to bigdguitars either here (he's a member) or search for his stuff on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 check durawoods on e-bay, he had some quilt pieces, not tops there a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooten2 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Try this: http://www.fwsw.com/search.php?category=Lu...&figure=Quilted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavings Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 www.3dhardwoods.com Try this out. I apologize if it doesn't work, it's my first post. Durawoods has some of the best quilted maple I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushy the shroom Posted April 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Thanks to all you guys. The figure on each piece you've referred me to is up to par, but the size is a little too small(although it does get close atr FWSW). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespresence Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Here's another source I remembered: Gallery Hardwoods Email Larry, he'll do most any custom cutting for you. He's also very nice and easy to get along with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushy the shroom Posted April 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Alright, I've emailed everyone you guys have suggested, and I have some results. I'm thinking of a new approach, where I take two 6"x36"x1" and bookmatch them (out of a 2" thick piece). The problem with this is that I would have a seam running right through the neck and through the joint, and this may be too weak. Although, I'm probably going to be making a stainless steel (or other rigid material) fretboard with tons of support rods, some passing through the joint. Does this seem plausible? All help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 As long as you have clean joined surfaces and use good glue, the glue joint will be stronger than the wood itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushy the shroom Posted April 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Wow, fast. Is a tounge groove better? I have a jointer (although jointing quilted maple is a *****), but I found it better to clamp the piece between two metal plates, with a sixteenth of an inch sticking up, and belt sand the edge. Although, to make sure it is perfectly flat, I either have to use wide plates (maybe an L shaped piece of metal). or make some jig that steadies the sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewman Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Wow, fast. Is a tounge groove better? I have a jointer (although jointing quilted maple is a *****), but I found it better to clamp the piece between two metal plates, with a sixteenth of an inch sticking up, and belt sand the edge. Although, to make sure it is perfectly flat, I either have to use wide plates (maybe an L shaped piece of metal). or make some jig that steadies the sander. ← You could also use a table saw or a hand plane. I've used both with perfect results in the last few days. On figured wood, you'll probably need a really sharp blade or it'll tear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Mushy, Try this,Gilmer/Maples. I know they have some wide maple in now. It ain't cheap though. Peace, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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