Another "Which set of Brazilian" thread (three more sets added 10/07)
I have decided to build a Brazilian OM, and have been offered two sets of wood from which to select. I quickly picked one set, and then changed my mind. I'd like to hear other's opinions on the sets...
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I prefer the outer edges of 34. But it is your build.
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At first look, I preferred the second set (34). I liked the straighter grain and the more contrasting colors.However, the more I looked at the barren area to the bottom left, I moved toward the first...
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The first back, and the two right hand sides.
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........the two right hand sides. It does look like the sides have been swapped, creating a mismatch.I also like the right-hand sides better, but the backs are pretty much equivalent.IMHO, it would be...
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the second back doesn´t look bookmatched, I guess the sides we see in set 1 are the same as those in set 2
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Definitely the first set.
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Interesting. Both pretty close. I agree that the 2nd set, 34, doesn't look quite bookmatched. Also, on the right half looking at the photo, toward the center bottom there appears to be a swirl...
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Three additional options...
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I'd take the last set hands down. I'd rather have a piece of old growth stump with that type of coloring over a set of completely vertical new growth. Assuming the builder found their taps to be in...
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I would mention that Forum member htnj (Tommy) had Ken Hooper make a D-21 out of material similar to sets 3 and 4. Ken stained the light wood and orangish red and it turned out quite nice. Not to...
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the last set, no question.... Rick LIVE AND LEARN!
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The last set is the worst one shown. Flat sawn, wild grain.
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That last set is the only one shown so far that I would flat out refuse to build with.
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That's why you gents build 'em and we just buy them.
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That is not may favorite look in sapwood, but I do like the fact that those two sets are mostly quartered and flitch matched. The curved grain doesn't bother me, it's just that the sapwood accents the...
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Bruce, I'd bet that that last set has the best density of the bunch. I know the wild grain is a no go but it looks much more "old growth" compared to the other sets. You'd have to have them in hand...
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Mister Shakey wrote: The 2nd set.That would be the set Dana suggests, as well. More are coming.
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There's a lot you CAN'T tell from a photo...Hold a set in your hands tells you a lot about the density, musical resonance etc. We're limited when we can only "picture" the wood.
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