side wood

[David Houchens]

I've always cut my side wood quarter sawn to show off the curl maybe a little better. I'm now building a quilted maple mandolin. Quilt usually looks better flat sawn. Is there any fall backs to using flat sawn on the sides? I would think it would at least bend nicely. Thanks in advance, Bryce

[Chris Baird]

I've actually had more trouble bending slab sawn sides. They get more bumps and flat spots in my experience. I make my slab sides a bit thicker than quatersawn, usually .100".

[sunburst]

I think you'll be fine with flat sawn sides, Dave.