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I'm considering stocking a bigger variety of kerfed linings and would like some input as to what I should carry.
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Spanish cedar smells soooo nice, either the triangular or reverse kert would be great, although I voted for the triangular, than traditional look.

Great consideration Bob

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Yep, can't beat the smell of that cedar... Someone should bottle that stuff... 'Eau de Luthier'

I now use reverse kerfing exclusively. It's so much easier to put little clamps on those...

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Yes that cedar does smell nice. I just ordered some from you, Bob. I'm sure it will be awesome!

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Rod I forgot to add flat top triangular or reg. tri.

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1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
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i had used mahogany triangular for 30 odd years for no other reason than it was what i learned to build with and inertia.

but then i tried the reverse spanish cedar last year and won't be going back. i also considered trying the mahogany reverse kerf, but realized that the greater rigidity imparted by using the reverse kerf obviates the need to use the heavier mahogany material. and it does smell good; not as good as brazian rw, but very good indeed.

I have used the reversed cedar exclusively until trying Paul Woolson's/Fox's 2-piece rigid liners. They are great and am considering going that way exclusively. The only problem...they are not available commercially.

If there happened to be enough interest, and you were willing to make these up, I'd be your first customer. Otherwise, I may be jigging up to make a batch of my own in spite of Paul's warning that they're a PITA to make! It can only imrove my woodworking skills!...Yeah...that's the ticket Stay tuned...if the pain is too severe, I will be ordering the Cedar Reversed Linings.

Bob...I sure like your approach to providing more new products and services. I have a feeling that you'll eventually have a "Zootman Payroll Withdrawal" category on paychecks    

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Napa, CA
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Bob,
I love the spanish cedar reverse. I use it on everything. I even used it on my current mandolin, and even my ukuleles. I just cut the size down a little.

I love the smell and the way it stiffens the sides. Keep up the good work!
Tracy

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Bob, I'm in for the reverse Spanish or MAhogany... in fact I wil order some soon!

Thanks

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
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Reverse spanish cedar please

I voted for reverse Mahogany, but would switch to reverse Spanish cedar if they were available!

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Spanish cedar flat top triangle and Reverse

Mike

Could someone post a pict of reverse kerf cedar????
Also would it work with John Watkins new clamps????

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Andy Z.
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I voted for regular triangle ceder. I used that on my last two and liked it alot. I've never tried reversed kerf because I figured that pre-bending them was an extra step and hassle.

So far I've only used regular flat top triangular mahogany. Don't see any reason to change.

Ron

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[QUOTE=azimmer1] Could someone post a pict of reverse kerf cedar????
Also would it work with John Watkins new clamps????[/QUOTE]



Reverse kerf linings lay flat so are easy to clamp.

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Hey Alain .. the Eau de Luthier from my shop NO ONE should ever consider putting in a bottle, unless its for the recycle bin every Tuesday ... what are you trying to do, scare the chic's AWAY

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Bob, Reverse Cedar I'll buy it if you sell it
     WAS STRIKES AGAIN I'm glad it not fatal


     BobP

[QUOTE=BOBP] Bob, Reverse Cedar I'll buy it if you sell it
     WAS STRIKES AGAIN I'm glad it not fatal


     BobP[/QUOTE]
Bob I do stock it. Triangular and mahogany on the way.Bobc39024.8753587963

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The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Spanish Cedar Reversed has my vote.

Bob,
I am definitely a Reverse Kerf kinda guy. Mahog is my fav. but like both cedar and Spruce as well. I'll be needing some soon! THANKS!

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[QUOTE=TonyKarol] Hey Alain .. the Eau de Luthier from my shop NO ONE should ever consider putting in a bottle, unless its for the recycle bin every Tuesday ... what are you trying to do, scare the chic's AWAY [/QUOTE]

Yeah, what was I thinking!?

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Yeah, like hey bro, whats that you are wearing ??? Its Eau de Luthier ... really, how come you face is all black then ??? Well, it does have REAL ebony dust in it!!!

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[QUOTE=TonyKarol] Yeah, like hey bro, whats that you are wearing ??? Its Eau de Luthier ... really, how come you face is all black then ??? Well, it does have REAL ebony dust in it!!![/QUOTE]

...And it'll never come off... there's CA in there too!!!

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