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Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:46 am
by tippie53
I'm giving KGF Members first crack at my new supply of torrefied tops. 10 pcs in several sizes have arrived and prices will range from $150 to $275.
Photos will be up in a few days.
An advantage of torrefaction, besides tone, is much greater stability compared to untreated wood. However, torrefacted wood requires longer clamping because the torrefaction process makes the wood moisture resistant, resulting in a longer glue curing time.

This Membership benefit is my way of saying "Thanks" for being a KGF Member.

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:45 am
by thronson
Questions regarding torrefied tops...
Noticed on one posting that the age of red spruce used for torrefication was 70 years old .... why would one use tone wood with that much seasoning already on it and then treat it with torrefication?..
How old is this red spruce used in this offering?

Please put me down for one.... will be ordering soon...T

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:43 am
by tippie53
can you point me to that post ? These tops are not 70 yrs old but the process will make them look that old. The treatment will change the structure of the Hemocellous layer. please link that post I would love see it.

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:15 pm
by thronson
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7229

"My customer was very happy with this great playing and sounding guitar.
This guitar is BRW and torrefied Red from a 70 yr old plank."

T

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 12:54 pm
by tippie53
thanks
I posted a correction that the rosewood was the 70 yr plank and thanks for pointing that out for me.

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 2:42 am
by thronson
Thanks for the explanation , please delete this reply and the four prior replies as it does pertain to this posting.... clarification on original posting .... best to clean up this one... thanks John....

T

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:52 pm
by tippie53
there are a few left
again thanks people

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:50 pm
by hanksnowy
tippie53 wrote:there are a few left
again thanks people
Where are they?

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 7:21 am
by dave66
Hi John, im thinking of using a torrified top for my next build. Apart from the longer glue curing time :-

1.would there be any issues with spraying torrified tops with water based lacquer?

2. Would CA glue also need a longer curing time?

Thank you.

Re: Torrefied tops - Membership Benefit

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:55 am
by tippie53
I don't use CA unless I have to. And no CA doesn't need more time. As for water borne finish , you can use it just like normal.
If your using CA on rosettes I have to ask , why? I use duco cement for most of my rosettes. It I do pearl I still use the duco for the basic rosette and then tite bond on the pearl. CA can stain spruce. If you use a sealer coat under the CA you add a process you really don't need and there is no real benefit .
There are many ways to do this and if you like the CA don't change on my account.