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Well I have finally got back in the saddle so to speak after a good vacation break. I had a look at the auction site and noticed about a week ago the site seem to be inactive: nothing for sale. I have used this as both a buyer and seller and found it was very effective so not wanting the auction site to fall by the way side I will be putting putting numerous items for sale over the next week so check it out.


Tim
Australian Tonewoods

Tim I'm glad to hear that. I am going to do the same. Maybe we can inject some new life into the Auctions.

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

What! no Tiger Myrtle???

Some very nice crushed velvet sets there Tim, they will make beautiful guitars.

Cheers

Kim

I have a few items that have been sitting around that I should put up. I think if the Auction web site could get some traffic I thick it would be of good help to all of us.

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Brad
Avon, OH

Well that all sounds good!
I will put some more on tomorrow. Tiger Myrtle? Possibly two sets plus several sets of bindings.

Tim
Australian Tonewoods

To Tim and The Zootman...I sense salivation occurring among OLF mambers with news of these offerings!

I can also imagine lots of guys doing special projects around the house this weekend to get into good graces with the controller of the purse strings.

Remember guys...Valentine's Day is on Wednesday! A nice piece of jewelry could go a long way in justifying your WAS next week!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

OOPS...I forgot to include Brad! Dang edit button...I miss it!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Tim
PMed you!
Cheers
Charliewood

I will be offering some cheesewood in the auction as a natural alternative to ivoroid. It has very similar features.

regards

Tim
Australian Tonewoods

Just detected the Luthierauctions after reading Tim?s thread - that?s a real smart place and should not be forgotten, I agree!

A few participiants have a store at luthierauctions - can any kind soul one help me and explain how to register for such a thing? I found nothing about this on the FAQ and maybe my eyes don?t serve me well (it?s 0:30 am over here), but I can?t find anything regarding the store elsewhere on this forum ...?

Thanks in advance,

Martin

Tim and Brad, I thank you for utilizing the Luthiers Auctions site. It has been all but dead for over a month and we were wondering if we should continue to invest in it. I would love to see it used more often.

Thanks again!

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

Tim, could you tell me more about cheesewood. I've found pictures of the tree, but can't find much about the wood.

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Aoibeann

Hello Lillian,

The tree is pittosporum bicolour. If you PM your postal address I can send you a sample. There is a statement and image at http://www.indeco.net.au/cheesewood.htm. Better qualitychessewood is very white and clean with a fine defined grain.


regards

Tim

Well Tim, you can throw a small sample in with the Jarrah fretboards. The sample will be sweet to actually handle, but what can you tell me about its properties as far as building guitars? What you liken it to? Thanks.

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Aoibeann

I have used "Cheesewood" as a binding on both classical and flamencos and it is an awesome wood. It is white like ivory and more consistent and easier to work with than Boxwood. It is the ultimate "blanca" wood .

Hi Lillian,

As Shawn has said it is whte like ivory. Sourcing the white cheesewood is more of a challenge. I have used it as purfling material in conjunction with highly figured blackwood and it worked well. As Shawn has stated and as I suspect it will be an excellent alternative. I have found that it bend well but splinter can occur if the material is not prepared/heated/steamed properly.

regards

Tim

Thanks.

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Aoibeann

I source mine from Tasmania .

Actually you are right, it is scarce but a great wood when you can get it..often overlooked which I suppose is why it is not harvested more.

I have also used it as binding for sides and backs of figured Silver Wattle which is lighter and I didnt want a big contrast.