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Redwood top help
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:32 pm
by Paul C
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.
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 4:08 pm
by ken cierp
10% thicker than Sitka Spruce
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 11:58 pm
by Kevin in California
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.
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:25 am
by Paul C
Ok guys thanks for the feedback
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:00 pm
by Paul C
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.
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:39 pm
by Kevin in California
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
Re: Redwood top help
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:58 pm
by ken cierp
No harm, no foul -- carry on