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| Author: | Ron M. [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge Plate Woods |
I posted the following question in the "Bridge Plate Thickness" Thread, but It's been quiet lately so... ...Can I use walnut off cuts for a bridge plate with the grain running the length (left to right once installed), or are harder woods better such as Rosewood and Maple? Thanks. |
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| Author: | David R White [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge Plate Woods |
I believe a harder wood such as rosewood or maple is more appropriate. Split resistance is also key. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge Plate Woods |
Walnut is a bit soft for this purpose. If you use maple, make sure it's sugar maple, also called hard maple. |
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| Author: | Ron M. [ Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge Plate Woods |
Thanks Howard and drwhite, I suspected It was too soft, but wasn't sure. Thanks |
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