Guitar Project Wood Question

[mc2]

I bought some nice White Limba/Korina from a supplier for a guitar project.

I'm wondering just how "dry" is considered optimum before using it? I know I see "kiln dried" and other various phrases used. I think this stuff I got is around 5 to 6 percent.

Is drier better or at some point is it too dry and it splits?

I'm mainly asking because I have a 14-foot box truck and when it sits in the sun it makes a pretty good oven. I'm wondering if storing the boards in there for awhile will improve them any or if I should just leave them alone?

Also, how much does moisture content determine the weight of the boards, once I'm already around 5 to 6 percent moisture? The ones I have are already ultra lightweight for Korina.

[RoyB]

I bought some nice White Limba/Korina from a supplier for a guitar project.

I'm wondering just how "dry" is considered optimum before using it? I know I see "kiln dried" and other various phrases used. I think this stuff I got is around 5 to 6 percent.

Is drier better or at some point is it too dry and it splits?

I'm mainly asking because I have a 14-foot box truck and when it sits in the sun it makes a pretty good oven. I'm wondering if storing the boards in there for awhile will improve them any or if I should just leave them alone?

Also, how much does moisture content determine the weight of the boards, once I'm already around 5 to 6 percent moisture? The ones I have are already ultra lightweight for Korina.

To me 6% to 8% is perfect for linba. Much dryer than that and it starts checking on the ends.

[atquinn]

How does one measure the dryness of wood?

-Austin

[DEMENTED]

you're there now, 6% is good.

[Jem]

How does one measure the dryness of wood?

-Austin

You get a moisture meter. They have two fixed prongs and they measure the resistance between these points to determine the moisture content.

[mc2]

Thanks for all the help & info.

Guess I'm good to go then with these at 5 - 6.5 percent moisture. I managed to find some killer Korina that's only 1.5 lbs per board ft. and has some bees wing figuring....2 inch think too.

[killerteddybear]

"Bees wings" figure? we'll need a picture of that!