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Re: bracing

Post by kiwigeo » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:11 am

If it ain't stiff...give it the biff!!
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Re: bracing

Post by Mikeson1510 » Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:52 am

So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing.
I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber and is super expensive to get here so does anyone know of a nice looking strong bracing timber either from NZ or Australia?
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Re: bracing

Post by kiwigeo » Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:38 am

Mikeson1510 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:52 am
 So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing.
I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber and is super expensive to get here so does anyone know of a nice looking strong bracing timber either from NZ or Australia?
What you're looking for in bracing wood is something that is light and stiff. I tend to stick to spruce as it fits the bill on both counts.
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Re: bracing

Post by TallDad71 » Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:59 am

Mikeson1510 wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:52 am
 So I'm about to start my next guitar build and I want to use some NZ timbers on it , specifically the top the neck and the bracing.
I'm using black walnut for the back and sides and I wanted to use Pauduk for the the back bracing for some colour and strength but obviously that's not a kiwi timber and is super expensive to get here so does anyone know of a nice looking strong bracing timber either from NZ or Australia?
I cut all my braces to the same rectangular cross section 8mm by 12mm in a way that the end grain show the grain lines going vertically.

I then clamp one end and deflection test the length of the blank.
The least flexible ones are my preferred. Usually spruce and it has lower density.
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Re: bracing

Post by Andos » Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:17 am

Mangeao for the top and bracing.
Tawa or tairere for the neck

If you find a source of mangeao please let me know.
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Re: bracing

Post by Mikeson1510 » Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:05 pm

Thanks Andos,
I managed to get my hands on some tararie for the top and neck, just have to get my hands on some good bracing timber 👍
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