Acoustic Guitar Construction

Thank you for sharing that knowledge.

I am going with quarter sawn. I completely understand. I think I was just wondering about the back. Sides most definitely no question quarter sawn. Has anyone used IPE for fret boards. It is harder than Ebony. Also the wood I am using is been in the barn for more than 40 years seasoned is not a prob...

do the bits hold up and are they angled to prevent chip out.

Well seems no one mentioned the durability of the bit. I would assume the bearing is the center point.

Not trying to hi jack a 4 year old thread. I am new as well and I would like to mention my current success. I bought a steamer kit. Thought well maybe for the start up this may be the key. I'm sure it will get me there but I do not think that was a good idea. I am trying to build a cut out dreadnoug...

That was a short discussion. I am a new builder and I wonder myself about vertical grain and slab cut. I understand the importance of the 1/4 sawn or vertical grain on the sound board. The sides and back though not real sure. the biggest problem I have is price. I have my own personal plans of wood ...