5/4 hardwood for neck

[Rick Pickren]

A query from the new guy @ MB: I have been looking for a piece of 5/4 maple to make a neck.

I found a nice piece of 1x4x4 maple at Menards but would prefer 5/4. None of the chains stock 5/4 and the lumber yard near me closed awhile back.  Any advice or recommendations? Thanks.

[John Masciale]

You may think I'm crazy, but I've had good luck buying lumber on Ebay when I can't find it elsewhere.  Go to Ebay and search on5/4 Maple lumber.

[Bell Banjos]

Hi Rick,  whatever wood you find, make sure you 'eyeball' it lengthwise and use the conCAVE side of the plank for the fingerboard side or she's gonna buzz.

[Steve Jeter]

Thank you Terry for that tip, I NEVER would of thought of that.