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weslewis

Post subject: Zebrawood

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:44 pm

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anyone used it for fretboard???? beehive

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Jim Kirby

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:49 pm

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I've seen it done and even have a few in the pile, but I'm afraid the light wood is too soft. I'm willing to be re-educated.

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dzsmith

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:48 pm

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Janka chart shows it slightly harder than Rock Maple.
Sure would look cool.
I'm a Mesquite lover.

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sdsollod

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:42 pm

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I've used it for binding but not for a fretboard...

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A.Hix

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:43 pm

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It works well for a fretboard. I use tung oil finish on them though, keeps it from looking grimy.

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Ed Haney

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:55 pm

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I have a zebra fretboard cut and ready for my current zebra build. I plan to use tung oil on it as Aaron suggested. I've used the tung oil on previous fretboards, and one with white sap wood. It protected the sap wood from getting dirt ground into it.

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Wes Paul

Post subject: Re: Zebrawood

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:19 am

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Looks cool but it smells weird when you work it. Like dirty socks.

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