The Deluxester Prototype - Sonic's foray into repeatable scratch builds

[Sonic Mountain]

Ah right. Yeah I really haven't noticed any splintering/tear out issues with this except where I was a bit aggressive in removal of the fretboard. I've actually found it quite nice to work with.

I have one more really nice clean piece that I was planning on using. It is reasonably heavy, but the fretboard is pretty small so that's not a big consideration for this application. For a body I can see it being an issue.

I kinda like the idea of continuing with it as it makes it an entirely aussie timber build. Will probably look for something a bit more interesting for the next one.

[FrankenWashie]

Will probably look for something a bit more interesting for the next one.

Interesting you say? I have some Desert Sheoak, Ironwood, purple heart and pau ferro sitting idle if it helps.

[Sonic Mountain]

My experiences with it have involved lots of splintering, lots of tear out, even with freshly sharpened bits and tools. This has been a common encounter with Both "Tas Oak" and "Vic Ash" purchased from a certain green shed. Vic Ash purchased from an independant timer merchant fared better, but not by much.

Interesting. Well so far so good for me. I just thicknessed up a fresh bit with no dramas. Need to go get my cutting guide printed.

Interesting you say? I have some Desert Sheoak, Ironwood, purple heart and pau ferro sitting idle if it helps.

Man, as soon as I'm at a point where I'm confident with all my templates and processes I'll be all over it I'm planning on going to Malaney for a timber festival next year as well. Hoping to pick up some nice bits and pieces there.

[FrankenWashie]

Interesting. Well so far so good for me. I just thicknessed up a fresh bit with no dramas. Need to go get my cutting guide printed.



Man, as soon as I'm at a point where I'm confident with all my templates and processes I'll be all over it I'm planning on going to Malaney for a timber festival next year as well. Hoping to pick up some nice bits and pieces there.

Soooo, you’re going to a WOOD festival eh.🤔🤨