Wood & Brass Guitar Picks

[Dale Osowski]

These aren't a major woodworking accomplishment but I thought I'd share because they are pretty cool. Ebony, Rosewood and Maple guitar picks with a .016" brass core. I made and sold hundreds of wood picks years ago but they, of course would break over time unless they were in the 3.0 mm thick range or cross grain laminated. This time I thought I'd try a brass core and so far they are fantastic! Great looks, tone and feel without the problem of splitting that comes with picks under 3.0 mm, these are 2.0 mm. I make them in standard & Jazz III size.

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[Jeff Roltgen]

Very nice! Good idea to laminate with the brass.

jeff

[Jim Becker]

I've enjoyed seeing your photos of these on social, Dale...top notch!

[Dale Osowski]

I've enjoyed seeing your photos of these on social, Dale...top notch!

Thanks Jim!

[Andrew Hughes]

Pretty cool Dale.

[Jesse McGowan]

Very cool.

What type of glue did you use? We have found copper pretty difficult to glue at work, at least for wet environments.

[Dale Osowski]

Very cool.

What type of glue did you use? We have found copper pretty difficult to glue at work, at least for wet environments.

I used Gorilla Glue clear. I rough up the brass with 150 grit to give the glue something to bite into, I also dampen the brass.

[Jim Becker]

I used Gorilla Glue clear. I rough up the brass with 150 grit to give the glue something to bite into, I also dampen the brass.

Can we assume you mean the polyurethane glue? Gorilla brand covers a lot of territory!

[Dale Osowski]

Can we assume you mean the polyurethane glue? Gorilla brand covers a lot of territory!

Yes, you are correct. I really like it for metal to wood applications, so far great bond with no failure.

[Jesse McGowan]

Thanks for the clarification. I may give it a try for copper to plastic.

[Jamie Buxton]

Clear Gorilla Glue is a new-ish member of the Gorilla product line. The original Gorilla glue is a tan polyurethane glue which foams up as it cures. This foaming action can be a problem if you're building furniture. Gorilla says this new glue does not foam up. Gorilla does not say whether this glue is a polyurethane. It is packaged in small bottles, like a cyanoacrylate.