@bpower it’s a pretty thin neck and I’d have to level the back too I think, also if I just level the board I think there will be a definite curved join line up the side.

@robin I think a cap is ok, has the rest of the body wood to keep it in line. Pesky necks are the issue, nothing to clamp to to hold them in line

@russ ywh bud, proper reputable supplier and first time I’ve had any issues, ironic lol

@nsj I would personally go with what @russ said. Wood movement is common but I would not want to introduce more water into it. It was more likely that it was just some internal tension in the wood. With my…   Read more»

@nsj Can I fix this? Is it worth it? Is it likely to just remain an unstable piece of wood? I made the cap for my first build from a piece of warped mahogany that had been the floor from…   Read more»

@nsj Hi Neil, did you get the wood from a reputable tonewood supplier or a reputable timber merchant? You can get great bargains from timber merchants but the pieces may need to be left longer to dry out.  Almost everything…   Read more»