Forearm wood?
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Has to be cored.
If not, it'll hit spongy.
If not, it'll hit spongy.
i think Sapele is strong and stable enough for a forearm.it is actually stronger than people give it credit for,since it is in the Mahogany family it is viewed as a weaker wood.it is actually quite comparable to Maple in strength and weight.
as far as being spongy Joey may be right as i have never tried it before as a solid forearm.
i think it would be fine though.
as far as being spongy Joey may be right as i have never tried it before as a solid forearm.
i think it would be fine though.
I made one with a solid, uncored forearm a few years ago. It was fine...and still is today. Nothing wrong with the "hit" at all. Very gorgeous wood too after you get it cleared.
http://www.exotichardwoods-africa.com/mahoganyafrican.htm
Check the properties of African mahogany ( which is sappele ) then compare that to zebrawood and padauk ( both just hard enough to be forearms, uncored imo ).
Then compare it to bubingga.
Check the properties of African mahogany ( which is sappele ) then compare that to zebrawood and padauk ( both just hard enough to be forearms, uncored imo ).
Then compare it to bubingga.
that is a high price to pay for that piece.that guy buys wood from Gilmer and other places and then doubles or triples or more the pruce after he cuts it into squares.
you need to ask the guy if it is dry and take his word for it.if it is completely dry when he ships it to you,i would let it acclimate to your shop for a month or two and it should be ready.
the Sapele is basically as strong as Sugar Maple in characteristcis of strength,stiffness,etc.
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Looks like it's a good argument if african mahogany and sapele are the same.
Or was. I guess not.
Features Of Sapele
Density(oven-dry): 43 lb/ft3
Specific Gravity (oven dry): 0.61 lbs/cu.ft.
Durability: Durable species, but not reesistant to marine borers.
Finishing: Paints and stains well, needs care
Flame spread rating: N/A
Smoke developed classification: N/A
Stifness: 1704 per 1000/psi
Bending strength : 17895 psi(Dry)
Stability:Very stable and not subject to dimensional changes once dried.
Workability: Good to work with in general, except for interlocked grains which is difficult to saw and plane.
The sapeles I've come across are dull when bounced. So I've never bought one.
Or was. I guess not.
Features Of Sapele
Density(oven-dry): 43 lb/ft3
Specific Gravity (oven dry): 0.61 lbs/cu.ft.
Durability: Durable species, but not reesistant to marine borers.
Finishing: Paints and stains well, needs care
Flame spread rating: N/A
Smoke developed classification: N/A
Stifness: 1704 per 1000/psi
Bending strength : 17895 psi(Dry)
Stability:Very stable and not subject to dimensional changes once dried.
Workability: Good to work with in general, except for interlocked grains which is difficult to saw and plane.
The sapeles I've come across are dull when bounced. So I've never bought one.
No, send me those short dowels. You don't need them.masonh said:
7/8 by 14-18 are fine. Tight grain and aluminum rods sounding pls.
12" will be too short.masonh said:
I use the yellowish tight grain hard ones.
Very unusual cue - great job.
Good Cuemaking,
Good Cuemaking,