Official Luthiers Forum!
http://mowrystrings.luthiersforum.com/forum/

using veneer?
http://mowrystrings.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10123&t=21981		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  Stevie M [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  using veneer?
Ok, probably a stupid question, but what's the general view on using veneer on a fret board?
It's just that I've got a really nice piece that would just about fit, and not nearly big enough to do a body.
I know the fretboard'll have to be shaped and everything first, and sized to allow for the veneer, but on the surface (excuse the pun :D ), I can't see a problem.
Anyone tried this, or seen it done?
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
The wear on a fretboard is way to harsh A veneer would never hold up.
Author:  Stevie M [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
I take your point, but how about if it was lacquered, like a Maple one? and how often is it likely that it'd be sanded down and re-finished anyway, enough to take away the veneer? Surely that would almost mean a new neck, or at least new fret board, is called for?
Or am I completely off the line here?
Author:  yar7ray [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
1-2 refrets down the road...veneer is gone.
Author:  Stevie M [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
Ok, that idea's out the window then, pretty stupid anyway, come to think of it. :D
Author:  MRS [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
How about doing the headstock with it. Maybe a piece over a base wood for a pick guard.
Author:  Stevie M [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: using veneer?
Yep, that's an idea. It's too nice a piece not to use.
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/