It is sort of an experimental thing I am doing with unfinished wood vs and stability or lack thereof. Thought it would be fun to see what happens to these 2 bodies, since the lumber has been left untreated after planing etc for so long. if things warp, no harm done; I will only be out $100 and , hopefully a few experiences wiser.
I bought the wood from my local supplier about 6 weeks ago. It was rough.
I planed it 4 weeks ago and left it lying or the rack until last week when I finally cut it to size and rough-fit the pieces since last Thursday.
-Now, as when I got this kiln dried lumber, the moisture content was 6 and 8%
-I think the humidity in my shop has been staying at a level mid-range humidity. I started heating the shop about 3 weeks ago and when working there, it's been at 20C(68F) in there, otherwise, I let it go down to 12C (54F)
Like I mentioned, the wood has stayed very stable throughout. Since the cabinets have been put together they have also remained stable. They will be left unfinished, likely till after Christmas.
This body is hard maple. It will likely get a maple neck as well, although one never knows, now that I have a milling machine on the way.
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This one has hard maple deck and Walnut aprons and neck.
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