Lumber drying for musical instruments
Does the speed of the drying process affect a wood's musical quality?June 21, 2000

Guitar-Making Information Resources
Where to get started learning about building guitars. December 28, 2006

Wood Drying Conditions and Musical Instrument Sound Quality
Instrument makers, musicians, and sawing and drying pros discuss whether kiln-dried or air-dried wood affect the way a musical instrument sounds. February 14, 2010

Eliminating Wood Problems -- An Industry Review: 10 Ways of Eliminating Wood Problems
Gene Wengert explains why eliminating wood problems begins and ends with monitoring and controlling the moisture content (MC) in wood -March 18, 2000

WOODPRO - Species Selection Made Easy
A free complete working computer program (that can be downloaded at WOODWEB), allowing woodworkers to select the most suitable wood species for any particular application - 1997

Speaker Materials that Sound Good
Some quick insights into building speaker cabinets with pleasing acoustic performance. April 17, 2009

Veneering a Guitar Body
Advice on gluing up a guitar body made with an exotic wood core and veneers. June 11, 2014

Submerged Wood for Instrument Making
"Sinker logs" from the Great Lakes turn out to be ideal for making musical instruments. December 15, 2005


Today's Sponsors
  • Veneer Systems Inc.
    Specializing in Veneer Equipment and Veneer Supplies
  • Cabinetshop Maestro
    Web-Based Project Management Software for Custom Cabinet Shops - Manage Jobs from Prospect to Punchlist Through Scheduling, Task Management, Time Tracking and Communication
  • J&P Machines
    Design and Production of Custom Equipment for the Manufacturing Industry
  • TradeSoft
    Seamless Management Software to Improve Estimating, Job Costing, Scheduling, Purchasing, Shipping, and Shop Floor Data Collection
  • MachineryMax
    New and Used Machinery for the Professional Woodworker
  • Onsrud Cutter
    Router Tooling for Woodworking, Plastic and Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturers
  • Rangate
    Woodworking Machinery, Supplies and Knowledge
  • American National Knife
    Manufacturer of HSS and Carbide Tipped Woodworking Knife Sets for Planers, Jointers, Molders, Shapers
  • ETK International
    New and Used Woodworking Machinery, Spare Parts and Superior Service
  • Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing
    Solid Wood Cabinet Doors, Furniture, Dovetail Drawers, Mouldings, and Related Items
  • Impact Search and Placement
    Professional Employment Recruiting Specialists
  • TotalFinishingSUPPLIES.com
    Solutions and supplies from spray tips to spray booths for all your woodworking needs
  • Machinery Associates
    Used Woodworking Machinery marketplace

Become a Sponsor today!