Redwood top help

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Paul C
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Redwood top help

Post by Paul C » Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:32 pm

I'm thinking this top is similar to cedar. I was looking for the General rule posting on thicknessing tops but can't seem to find it I know I read it somewhere here a while back.
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ken cierp
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by ken cierp » Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:08 pm

10% thicker than Sitka Spruce
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Kevin in California
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by Kevin in California » Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:58 pm

Paul, the redwood top I've just put on my current OM build I thicknesses to .110 inch.
Seemed just right. The top now has a very nice tap tone.
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Paul C
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by Paul C » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:25 am

Ok guys thanks for the feedback
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by Paul C » Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:00 pm

I got carried away with finish sanding my rosette and took the soundhole area down to .095 while the outer rim is at .110. My stupidity. Learning as I go. Could or should I continue building this dred or start over with a new top. Any suggestions welcome.
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Kevin in California
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by Kevin in California » Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:39 pm

I think you will be okay. If you are concerned about support at the sound hole, glue a surround underneath like you would see on many classicals. There is no sound production to speak of in this area anyway, so stiff is okay
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ken cierp
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Re: Redwood top help

Post by ken cierp » Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:58 pm

No harm, no foul -- carry on
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