side thickness

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Tmh
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side thickness

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I just sanded a set of sides at a local cabinet shop. Due to a miscommunication they came out .068-.069 thick. Would you use them or turn them into stock for head plates? They are rosewood.


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Re: side thickness

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that is actually usable
Old martin stuff was done to .065
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Tmh
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Re: side thickness

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John
Thank you for the quick reply. I thin I will give them a try.


Tim
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