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Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:25 pm
by John Parchem
I would call DePaule Supplies
http://www.luthiersupply.com/ at 541 607 8971.
I have seen straight pieces of albalone broken into a rosette. It can be made to work. But that is a tight circle
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:31 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I don't have straight pieces, that's the problem. I have 4 pieces that fit end to end to form a circle that is too large. Nothing straight.
Thanks
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:38 pm
by John Parchem
I get it, :) maybe you can get DePauls to cut some for you. When I was suggesting straight I was suggesting a product you can buy, not suggesting you work with what you have.
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:39 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Ah.....it is all clear to me now! Thanks..
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:25 pm
by John Link
With abalone, you get by with breaking and forcing into the channel because there are many visual distractions due to the contrast levels within the product. If you try it with mother-of-pearl, it won't work. (Unless you are a Post Modern artist who prefers disorganization over harmony.)
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:25 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Good to know.
Re: where to get abalone with different radius
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 1:25 pm
by Herman
Abalam sheet and cut it yourself?
herman