Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this BenchStream, I'm talking about the use of highly figured woods for soundboards on acoustic guitars, and answering your burning questions!

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00:00 Introduction
05:03 Tru Oil vs Shellac
08:21 Why I relocated the shop
10:58 Trying new finishes
12:09 Father's Day Workshop Discount
15:09 Difference between Quilted figure and Fiddleback figure
16:27 Challenges of dealing with Figured Tops
18:33 Bookmatching Figured Tops
23:30 Thicknessing and Planing Figured Tops
29:01 How thin can a "modern" heel be?
31:04 Cutting Binding Channels with a Figured Top
34:34 Applying Finish on a Figured Top
36:33 Don't Combine Figured Woods
41:27 Adding a Carbon Fiber Insert to the Headstock