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Title: Backing lam's
Post by: mullet on August 22, 2007, 08:26:11 pm

  I need a little advice.I just got some 1/8" thick lam's of Hard Maple.I've never used it before.Is it good for backing Osage or is it a better Belly lam?I'm just trieing some different things than Boo.

Title: Re: Backing lam's
Post by: brian melton on August 23, 2007, 02:00:05 am

Eddie,
 
                    Rock maple can be a great backing, although with osage I would prefer hickory. I would reserve the maple personally for lighter SG woods...just my opinion.....


Brian

Title: Re: Backing lam's
Post by: Pat B on August 23, 2007, 10:41:54 am

I agree with Brian! :o  ;) I've never used maple backing but from what I have heard, use it on lighter woods.  Pat

Title: Re: Backing lam's
Post by: Ryano on August 23, 2007, 10:57:13 am

never tried it on osage but I dont see why it wouldnt work. Ive used it on black locust several times with great results. ;D

Title: Re: Backing lam's
Post by: mullet on August 23, 2007, 06:46:22 pm

  Thanks,I'll give it a try.Hey Brian,Jaroslav is trieing to get in touch with you.

Title: Re: Backing lam's
Post by: brian melton on August 23, 2007, 10:06:21 pm

Eddie,

                 We have talked, but I am having a hard time with his requested demensions.....