Wood Samples

[Wampa_One]

First of all, I really appreciate all of you guys taking time out of your day to help people

I was wondering how i would get my hands on some wood samples. I have never made a guitar before and would like to practice painting and dying different woods. I'm not really interested in ordering samples online. I was just wondering if you have any ideas about certain types of buisnesses that might have wood scraps. right now i'm interested in alder and maple.

Thanks for your help

 

[Alfang]

Well I dont know about where you live, But arround my town there are lots of cabinets shops, If your in the usa near a big city, or just about any city, theres got to be a cabinet making shop close to you. I'm sure you can talk to them about what you wanna do and they will help.

Also, I think a lot of places that sell lumber, like home depot or lowes would have maple.  I'm no expert, But i think any similar grained wood , would be ok to practice on. Good luck

John

 

[CD]

You could try to find some wood at a lumberyard. I'd make sure it was untreated wood, I dunno how the treated stuff would handle finishing differently.

 

[Uff-Da]

If you continue to have problems finding the wood, you can always buy some headplates at http://www.lmii.com/ and use them as samples.

I would suggest buying the headplate Veneers.  Maple flame is only $1.60 for a piece that is 7 1/2" by 3 1/2" by 1/40" thick.  I bought some of this for the headplate of a cheap guitar that I am using to practice on, but the pieces are also good for trying different stains.