lumber for turning squares...

dakota

dakota

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I am considering buying some larger maple lumber that is being sold for guitar luithiers and cutting it into turning squares for maple handles or forearms. My question is what is the minimum thickness. I know that most times I look for 1.5 inch squares, but would 1 1/4" be large enough? I guess my question is, what is the thinest board you could get away with buying and use for any part of the cue?

Thanks,

Dakota
 
1 1/4 would be good for wrapped handles.
For forearm too but not if you want a sleeve to match it.
 
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1.300 is usually the smallest that I will consider purchasing for handle and prong material. When I use a wood for a forearm I usually use the same piece for the collar. Although a smaller size can be used if all goes well, any movement in the wood or if you don't get your centers perfect, the piece will be under size. I don't take a chance.

Dick
 
I think 1.5-1.5 -30 1/2 is the nutz

My friend (Fred) at Birdseyecreations.com cuts the wood at 1.5 squared to many lengths. If it good enough for Fred it's plenty good enough for me. Mark
 
thanks!!

Thanks guys, that was exactly the feedback that I needed. I was concerned that if I got too small, it would leave zero margin for error and wouldn't be large enough for certain parts of the cue. I appreciate everyones feedback and help.

Thanks,

dakota
 
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