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Wood veneer for a control cover.


Dolando
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Hi,

Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I'm building this;

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189801-warmoth-jazz-5-swamp-ashzebra-wood-top-new-pics/page__fromsearch__1

I'm wanting to make a control cover out of wood, and I've been told that gluing a thin zebra wood veneer to some maple is the best way to go, but I can't find anywhere that sells what I'm after. I'd need a piece around 150mm x 230mm that would be about 3-4mm thick.

So, does anyone know of anywhere in the UK I could get some from, or if someone has an offcut I'd be happy to send money to pay for the wood plus postage.

Thanks in advance,

Adam

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Ditto what RR says about the thickness of the veneer. Nowadays veneer is typically .6mm. If that's what you need then this might do the trick [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wood-Veneer-Samples-/370576274467?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=&hash=item5648113423"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wood-Veneer-Samples-/370576274467?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=&hash=item5648113423[/url] but if you need the 3mm maple then you probably will need to have that specially thicknessed.

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[quote name='Pete1967' timestamp='1363083946' post='2007989']
Ditto what RR says about the thickness of the veneer. Nowadays veneer is typically .6mm. If that's what you need then this might do the trick [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wood-Veneer-Samples-/370576274467?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=&hash=item5648113423"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wood-Veneer-Samples-/370576274467?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=&hash=item5648113423[/url] but if you need the 3mm maple then you probably will need to have that specially thicknessed.
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Ah, I just read the OP again, and see what you mean - I thought you meant 3mm zebrano, which is available in link I posted. Should do the trick though? It will also save the hassle of veneering :-)

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Well I rang up the people you gave the lik for, and he was really helpful. He seemed to think zebrano should be ok, but I'd have to buy a lot (well more than i need) to be eligible for postage, I only need a a square of it. So if anone knows where I could order smaller amounts wood be great.

If not, he did say it might be worth getting a 3mm plywood, and venering that on both sides....I cold cheat and glue veneer to the plastic, but would like it to be made of wood, but i don't like to cheat. :)

Any thoughts?

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[quote name='Dolando' timestamp='1363207973' post='2009928']So if anone knows where I could order smaller amounts wood be great.[/quote]

I was looking for some veneer last year and was given some medium oak stuff by a cabinet-maker in Brierfield, I forget the name* but they were on a corner on the main street.
If you want to try your idea in oak give me a shout I've a fair bit left. It rolls up when dry but should flatten if it gets soaked.

Failing that, have a search for a high quality cabinet maker or furniture restorer in your area.

edit: * I lied; Dewars - Google Street View is your friend.

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It's the thin stuff, less than 1 mm so no it wouldn't do a cover on it's own, you have to glue it under pressure to something else. I just had a look at it & it's dried into a tight roll (which is about 2 ft long) so I wouldn't want to open it out flat, it would probably split.
I'll try soaking it for a while & see what happens, but I would guess it would do an average cover, but not something like an Gibson RD Artist.

That Dewars place is a French Polisher & Restorer, they were very helpful with me, maybe they'd advise you?

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Oh right ok, don't go to too much trouble just yet. :) I want a cover tha would match a wood on my bass, so either ash, zebra wood, Wenge, or ebony, but that's possibly pricey.

I had to google that guitar, I've never seen one of those before!

I think I'll call them up tomorrow. Thanks. :)

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[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1363215165' post='2010081']
I can sell you exacty the right amount of zebrano, thicknessed, sanded and ready to go. Pm me if you want.
J
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And Lettsguitars swoops in to save the day! :)

Thanks for all the help, Appreciate it!

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The wooden control cover is back from Jon from Letts Guitars. He's done a top job with it, im very happy with it. I also sent him a picture of the top and he's matched it really well.

Thanks to everyone for all your help. :)

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