Subthumper Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi all, I was'nt sure where to put this but as the title suggests I want to know what the value of a piece of timber is. I have been given a piece of mahogany that has been rested for about 25 years and measures approx 2'6" x 6' x 2". It is quite dark and nicely figured.(oh and bloody heavy) I'll probably never get time to make anything out of it so I was angling on either selling it or exchanging it for something I need or can use. So if any of you luthier types could give me an approximate ballpark value I would be most appreciative. Cheers Just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='Subthumper' post='1363060' date='Sep 5 2011, 04:41 PM']Hi all, I was'nt sure where to put this but as the title suggests I want to know what the value of a piece of timber is. I have been given a piece of mahogany that has been rested for about 25 years and measures approx 2'6" x 6' x 2". It is quite dark and nicely figured.(oh and bloody heavy) I'll probably never get time to make anything out of it so I was angling on either selling it or exchanging it for something I need or can use. So if any of you luthier types could give me an approximate ballpark value I would be most appreciative. Cheers Just[/quote] I have no idea of value but would be interested in acquiring this. Are there any shakes or cracks in the wood? Also, do you have any pictures to further tempt me with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subthumper Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='JPJ' post='1363168' date='Sep 5 2011, 06:02 PM']I have no idea of value but would be interested in acquiring this. Are there any shakes or cracks in the wood? Also, do you have any pictures to further tempt me with?[/quote] It has no cracks or shakes. On further inspection its actually two pieces glued (very well) together approximately 50/50 lengthways. I'll get to work on some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='Subthumper' post='1363178' date='Sep 5 2011, 06:08 PM']It has no cracks or shakes. On further inspection its actually two pieces glued (very well) together approximately 50/50 lengthways. I'll get to work on some pics.[/quote] Is it already bookmatched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 you're asking us how much your wood is worth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 [quote name='ahpook' post='1363550' date='Sep 5 2011, 10:41 PM']you're asking us how much your wood is worth ? [/quote] Indeed. And we haven't even seen it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 He's barking up the wrong tree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Its worth will be discussed at the next board meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 It's worth what you're prepared to sell it for I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subthumper Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 AAAAArrrrrggggghhhhh I took it to a luthier who has confirmed its not mahogany but in fact teak, which is apparently no good for making guitars. So its either gonna be a chair or a part of a boat. Thanks to everyone for their contributions and double entandres. Cheers Just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Well teak's fairly rare and costly, especially decent sized, decent aged chunks, so you might still find a buyer for it. That is unless you want some nice outdoor furniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Simple,a bass for outdoor gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subthumper Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1367932' date='Sep 9 2011, 06:15 PM'][url="http://www.cripeguitars.com/kimockoncripe.html"]http://www.cripeguitars.com/kimockoncripe.html[/url][/quote] Oooh very interesting, maybe I'll get something made out of this yet. Different is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Might know someone after lump of teak for non-guitar purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I always thought teak would be an oily and heavy wood to use in luthery but this article has made me think again. I have potential access to a lot of Burmese teak and amboyna burl if I can make it to the sawmills in Myanmar next time I'm over there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1370039' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:46 AM']I always thought teak would be an oily and heavy wood to use in luthery but this article has made me think again. I have potential access to a lot of Burmese teak and amboyna burl if I can make it to the sawmills in Myanmar next time I'm over there...[/quote] I think teak has always come under the same heading as oak when it comes to instrument making. It'll probably make a really nice - if heavy - guitar/bass but because it's not swamp ash, alder or mahogany means it doesn't really figure with guitar manufacturers. Taylors pallet series guitars were made of American Oak (from a pallet!) and apparently sounded just as good as a mahogany or rosewood Taylor. I'd go for it but be prepared to make the body small or get a wide strap to take the strain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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