Now I see why you guys like Koa

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A bunch of the knife makers suggested I start importing other types of wood. One of the ones mentioned was Koa. There was a box waiting for me at the post office today. This is what was inside.

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I picked out the 3 pieces I liked best and started sanding.

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These are the blocks I cut from the 3 pieces above.

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The wood looks even better than the photos.
When I asked the people I got the wood from if this should be called exhibition grade. The answer I got back was, "we just call it Best Koa".
 
meh, about average.
 
petah said:
I'd kill to have that on a Ukulele ;)
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I've got someone I was thinking about getting whacked.
What dimensions do you need for a Ukelele? No promises but I might be able to get you a piece with my next order. Looks like it will be later this week.

I listed the blocks for sale in the supplies forum.
 
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Very nice.:thumbup: But if you think that is wild, you should see what an entire yacht interior paneled in that stuff looks like!!!:eek::D
 
8inch by 12.... or 4inch by 6 if it's a plank...
about an inch thick or more...

It's hard to get decent Koa that does not cost an arm and a leg.... I'll send you an email I have an idea but it's pretty out there. :)
 
petah said:
8inch by 12.... or 4inch by 6 if it's a plank...
about an inch thick or more...

It's hard to get decent Koa that does not cost an arm and a leg.... I'll send you an email I have an idea but it's pretty out there. :)
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Before you send the email, I don't really need you to kill someone.
 
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