LMII bracewood

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:37 am

I've never purchased brace wood from Old Standard but have purchased several tops and a Honduras Rosewood set -all excellent purchases.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 28, 2018 1:05 am

A very interesting article and test results re: quarter-or-flatsawn braces. Surprising to me.

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John Parchem · Post by **John Parchem** » Mon May 28, 2018 8:55 am

Very interesting. It got me thinking the construction industry does not care about the grain orientation of their dimensional lumber which is often used structurally. I hear quartersawn wood is more environmentally stable which is a good reason to use it in necks. But this article does call into question selection of brace and bridge wood.

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Mon May 28, 2018 3:24 pm

The nice thing about well-quartered stock is that the chiseling is like going through butter. This off-quarter stuff is a pita imho. Nicks, digs, other deplorable defects seem to be more common.

kerryw · Post by **kerryw** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:01 am

I've actually bought this and it was very usable & quartered some big enough for uke tops..

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Kerry

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:49 am

Kerry - hey that's a good tip, thanks.

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