Search didn't reveal much. So, Sitka spruce bracing and soundboard, would you consider these specs acceptable? This would be for a Dreadnought.
Over 1 year old
Air dried
Currently 10% moisture content
Quarter sawn
Acceptable wood moisture content ?
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Coach
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tippie53
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Re: Acceptable wood moisture content ?
I like to dry to 8%
John Hall
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http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Darryl Young
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Re: Acceptable wood moisture content ?
How thick is it? If it has been sawn into a 0.150" (or so) thick top for 1 year it may be ok. If it was left as a 2" or 3" board and was recently sawn/split up into thinner stock, I would be leary of using it too soon.
How thick is the bracing stock?
How thick is the bracing stock?
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Coach
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Re: Acceptable wood moisture content ?
Bracing is .5x2 inch. Top is .15 inch, will have to ask when cut.