Bending Black Locust

Skarsaune
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Re: Bending Black Locust

Post by Skarsaune »

The black locust guitar I built bent just fine with John's recipe.

I had some issues with cracking when I resawed my sets from boards. That was more an issue with the particular lumber I was working with. Bending worked out fine.

My BL guitar sits about 5 feet from me right now. 000 12 fret that I keep at work for lunch time practice every day. Great sounding tonewood. It's on my list to use again. There are probably pictures on here of mine.
Airplanenuts
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Re: Bending Black Locust

Post by Airplanenuts »

Thank you kindly, John. I will use your valuable advice! Your videos have been an invaluable help to me.

Best wishes!

-Rich
Go Army!
Airplanenuts
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Re: Bending Black Locust

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Thank you for the reassurance, Skarsaune.

I will try to find your photos. I am very interested to see how your build turned out.

Best wishes!

-Rich
Go Army!
Airplanenuts
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Re: Bending Black Locust

Post by Airplanenuts »

Windex with Ammonia-D is as rare as hens' teeth in my area, as is 10% ammonia (for fuming).

I can't find the msds for Ammonia-D, but, since I have it in route anyway, I will also try fuming a sample of BL with it, as well as bending.

Best wishes!

- Rich
Go Army!
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