@nsj  1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand Oh well, thats going to take a while then. I did say its going to be a long term project. Meanwhile, I’ve got a nice bit of mahogany…   Read more»

1 year per inch thick for drying is what I understand

Robin, that sounds great, I’ve said before on these forums that Mens’ Sheds are a great place to get help and the use of equipment and I’m glad you’ve found a good one locally. You’ll also give them the benefit…   Read more»

@brie  You’re probably right with a couple of years, I think I’ve read that somewhere. As for cutting it, I visited the Clydebank Mens Shed yesterday and was made very welcome. The guys there are predominantly doing woodwork and they’ve…   Read more»

Hi Robin, I’m no expert but without kiln drying, you’re probably looking at a couple of years for a big lump like that to dry. If you manage to get it cut into slabs, then drying time would be much…   Read more»

Hi Simon Buying the kit isn’t essential, but I’d recommend signing up for the courses. I built my acoustic without a kit, but couldn’t have done it without following Mark’s step by step instruction. Show us some photos of your…   Read more»

@liebe It’s Chestnut product isn’t it? 
Sorry, I think you’ve mentioned it in this thread before and I’ve had a quick look but I’m dyslexic and I can get lost in a sea of words.