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Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Tail Block question
What should the orientation of the tail block be.....end grain facing the top and back of the guitar or end grain standing up and not contacting the sides?
Author:  sharp_custom [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
Tail block grain should run parallel to the grain of the sides.
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
got it.......thanks.......... [clap]
Author:  Kent Chasson [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
With the side grain and end block grain all lined up, it helps to inset a cross grain piece to avoid a split should the guitar get dropped on the strap pin.
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
I laminate mine from two pieces of mahogany with the grain going in oposite directions for the same effect. Others simply use plywood; why not?
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
Also, consider using plywood. Won't crack.
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
well......I used a mahogany one. Once I got the profile on it....it was all good to go....
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
ToddStock wrote:
1/2" Baltic Birch ply.

That's what I use, light, stiff, and virtually indestructible!
Author:  Chas Freeborn [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
BB ply for me too. Make sure it's the good stuff, not the asian import.
-C
Author:  SkyHigh [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
Where do you guys get your Baltic Birch ply? I don't recall Home Depot selling these...do I need head down to lumbar yard ?

Thanks, David
Author:  Rod True [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
David you'll have to go to your local wood vendor, most retailers who sell an assortment of hardwoods will usually sell Baltic Birch plywood.

I too use 1/2" BB for my tail blocks and am considering using two laminated 5/8" pieces for the head block.
Author:  Mattia Valente [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tail Block question
'home made' plywood (well, usually about 3 to 5 mm thick plys) made of mahogany and spruce, or just mahogany. It's not like I don't have the scrap, looks nice and clean, and the lamination (I use polyurethane glue) works just fine. Cheaper than baltic birch ply, since I don't pay myself for the time...
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