r/Luthier • u/BlackSheepMusicEquip • 1d ago

Does this happen to anyone else?

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Out walking my dog tonight I came across this. It is solid mahogany, and I have no way to move it right now. If it’s still there tomorrow when I come by with my truck, it’s going to my shop! Does anyone else look at piles of old furniture in the trash and see guitars? Happens to me….

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u/SOURDICKandONION 1d ago

I'm an assistant store manager at a grocery store. I get WAY too excited about nice looking pallets 😂

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u/VaporizedKerbal 1d ago

There was just a post on r/woodworking where everyone was talking about the great pallets they've found

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u/yow-yow-yow 1d ago

Take the dog home, get the truck and go get it tonight! You'll be kicking yourself if you miss out.

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u/Sea-Freedom709 1d ago

How do you know it's solid mahogany?

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u/user85017 1d ago

It's easy to spot when you have worked with it. Very distinct.

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u/Sea-Freedom709 23h ago

Yeah that's fair I guess!

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u/user85017 21h ago

It's actually not a guess. I worked with the stuff for years, a family business thing growing up. You can tell it at a glance, even where it's from. It's distinctive in it's own way like oak, and many other woods are. Telling woods apart is a simple skill developed through a little experience, it's not difficult.

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u/Sea-Freedom709 20h ago

No no re-read my comment. :)

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u/BlackSheepMusicEquip 16h ago

I checked- the grain was the same on the top and bottom of the tabletop, and the bracing was all solid wood. It was heavy as hell too!

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u/Wilkko 1d ago

Great habit, just make sure it doesn't smell like fish.

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u/CosmicExpansion1st 1d ago

Why not put it on your back? To far?

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u/andymancurryface 1d ago

I used to do this all the time. Had a whole corner of basement full of random pieces of wood. Some eventually transitioned into instruments or furniture.

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u/Saturn_Neo 1d ago

Every time I see an old table or pallet, my mind immediately goes to something guitar related.

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u/punkkitty312 1d ago

Tell the dog that it's a giant stick and have him carry it.

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u/Sea-Freedom709 1d ago

How do you know it's solid mahogany?

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u/Ok_Debt_1311 Kit Builder/Hobbyist 1d ago

Based, do it quick

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u/Competitive-Fun7879 17h ago

Ida been rolling that sucker home while dragging the pup!!

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u/moonkingdome 13h ago

Yep roll it.. Was my thought aswell..