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Old 02-22-2010, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by OC1 View Post
Oh, I was just bending bubinga cutaway today. I have sides 2.6 mm and I think back too
I don't have hands-on experience with this wood, but 2.6mm sounds way too thick for sides. For the species I've used, I aim for 2mm sides. The thickness of the back can vary more and is less of a structural concern than it is a tonal one.
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