woodworm in mahogany

[Zen]

Just wondering if anyone has had the experience of discovering tiny holes in mahogany guitar wood. I bought a length of mahogony from a Luthier hoping to build a neck for an acoustic project that I'm working on, but when I put it through my thickness sander and got it all cleaned up I notice tiny pin prick holes here and there that are similar to woodworm holes. I am really hoping its something else and not woodworm as its a nice chunk of wood. Is it possible that mahogony sometimes has holes like this or how would I know for sure if its woodworm
Any info appreciated
Rusty.

[tippie53]

yes that is normal
filler usually covers it up

[Zen]

Many Thanks John--what is it, or what causes it ?
Best Regards
Rusty

Could be powder post beetle. Check your wood stash to be sure there is no infestation.
Here's a good start in combating the powder post pest:
http://www.livingwithbugs.com/floor_beetles.html
If it was me in your shoes, I'd return the wood for a refund.
-tommy

[Zen]

Just saw a little critter climb out and make its way across the table !! Its a mahogony neck blank I am working on. Just wondering if I seal the little pin holes--about 20 of them-- will there be more of them and will they eventually create more pin holes. Would epoxy or some filler kill them off ? Dont want to go any further until I'm sure .
I have the neck shaped and dont want to have to start again if possible.

[btberlin]

Iirc, heating the wood, in an oven for example, is an acceptable treatment. See this link for example
http://www.adamspestcontrol.com/residen ... st-beetles

Bert

[songman101]

Hello to each Luthier
Thanks for the great tips on wormwood pest! I like the heat (baking) treatment.

The new newbie Stephen C. songman101