j. pierce Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I've used these veneers from LMI on a few bits here and there, and liked them quite a bit. I'm curious, does anyone else know another supplier of this material? Also, being not-quite wood, and seemingly less porous than plain wood veneer, am I asking for trouble using them as accent lines in a laminated neck? Given the thicknesses involved, I don't foresee it being a problem, but perhaps I'm mistaken or missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've used these veneers from LMI on a few bits here and there, and liked them quite a bit. I'm curious, does anyone else know another supplier of this material? Also, being not-quite wood, and seemingly less porous than plain wood veneer, am I asking for trouble using them as accent lines in a laminated neck? Given the thicknesses involved, I don't foresee it being a problem, but perhaps I'm mistaken or missing something. From LMI's description, I think Garolite (sold by McMaster-Carr) might be a suitable substitute. It's much cheaper than LMI's stuff, but you have to buy more. I ordered a large sheet of 1/16" Garolite from them a while back (36" x 48" ~$40), and have been using it for neck stringers and other accents. One of the instruments I'm working on has a mahogany body, maple top, and a garolite accent between them -- real sharp looking. I use black epoxy to glue them up, and I always rough up both gluing surfaces first. As long as you get a good glue joint, I don't see any reason not to use it for necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Michael Gurian instruments is another place for it, if you can stomach the 200 dollar minimum. For you euro folks, http://www.purfling.de has it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Look up fish paper. I believe that is what the material is called. I remember Chris V. was tracking some down and looking into coloring some. Hopefully he will come along and give you his findings. Peace, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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