Gemleggat Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I just bought some nice black limba from rich, i have never worked on it before but i have heard that its a bit like Mahogany to work with. Is this Accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I have no basis for comparison, but it's what my first project is made with (white limba). It's very straight-grained, and I don't know if that's a contributing factor or not, but when doing pointy bits or bits with sharp curves, you need to go very carefully with your router or large chunks could fly right off. Other than that, I've found it quite nice so far, for a first project. There's been nothing particularly difficult that I've encountered at any rate. You will need to use pore-filler when getting to the finishing stage, but that's the same as mahogany and many many other woods, so it's not exactly an "exceptional" pain in the arse. Par for the course for many body woods, from what I can tell. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I never worked with mahagony, but with Korina(Limba). Therefore I cannot compare the too. What I can say though is that I was surprised who soft limba is, because it is considered a hardwood. It is very easily workable due to it's softness: you can change it's shape in minutes. But you have to be a little carful to not rip out chunks with a router. It is still very stable and sounds great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I have no basis for comparison, but it's what my first project is made with (white limba). It's very straight-grained, and I don't know if that's a contributing factor or not, but when doing pointy bits or bits with sharp curves, you need to go very carefully with your router or large chunks could fly right off. Other than that, I've found it quite nice so far, for a first project. There's been nothing particularly difficult that I've encountered at any rate. You will need to use pore-filler when getting to the finishing stage, but that's the same as mahogany and many many other woods, so it's not exactly an "exceptional" pain in the arse. Par for the course for many body woods, from what I can tell. Greg ← I think Mahagony it is fairly soft too to be honest and easily work-able. If limba is like that then great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yes, they are comparable. I love them both, they're a joy to work with. Works like butter under a hot knife with sharp tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemleggat Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 thats what i wanna hear, i dont have the biggest router and i dont think it could handle something like ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yes, it is very similar to mahogany in density and workability. limba Smells better IMO Side note: GregP Black Limba and White limba are the same. they just come from different parts of the tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Cool. I always figured they were the same, but I couldn't account for the discrepancy in colour. Now I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.