Wats Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I wanted to work with some radical shapes for my first projects but don't want to spend a lot of money (because of the fact they will be my first projects). Anybody know where larger (yet cheap) blanks can be found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 If you're thinking about 1-piece bodies, you'll have a hard time finding stuff that wide....and when you do, it will be either expensive or a conference table. You should get some smaller-width pieces to join together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 +1, You'll pay through the nose to get wood that wide. I'd ask at your local hardwood dealer (not Home Depot), usually they can edge join the boards for you so all you have to do is glue 'em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desopolis Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 yeah thats what I did, just joint up 2 or three boards of poplar or alder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wats Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I'm not against working with three piece blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 If you want to keep costs down. Find a local supplier (that is the best way to cut costs). As far as the dimensions you are looking for enough wood for a body blank and a half. Basically two 6.5-7" x 20-22" make a regular body blank. You need 3-8"x21". Normally three piece bodies are cheaper because they can use more common widths less than 6". You are not going to get any typical three piece discount (because of width). Min. of about 7 bd. ft. (assuming min. waste). If you look at local hardwood dealers you will find common woods used for guitars ranging from $4-$11 bd. ft.(decent grades, 8/4 stock). Your min. price will be in the $30 to $80 range (depending on wood you choose Poplar to Genuine Mahogany). If you buy it locally you will save on shipping that would be between $15 and $25-assuming shipping from and to US dest.) Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wats Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 If you want to keep costs down. Find a local supplier (that is the best way to cut costs). As far as the dimensions you are looking for enough wood for a body blank and a half. Basically two 6.5-7" x 20-22" make a regular body blank. You need 3-8"x21". Normally three piece bodies are cheaper because they can use more common widths less than 6". You are not going to get any typical three piece discount (because of width). Min. of about 7 bd. ft. (assuming min. waste). If you look at local hardwood dealers you will find common woods used for guitars ranging from $4-$11 bd. ft.(decent grades, 8/4 stock). Your min. price will be in the $30 to $80 range (depending on wood you choose Poplar to Genuine Mahogany). If you buy it locally you will save on shipping that would be between $15 and $25-assuming shipping from and to US dest.) Peace,Rich Thanks Rich! That really helps. Now I know what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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