Laminate sheets

[paulinnc]

Hey fellas,

I was wondering where some of you might get laminate sheets such as purple heart and maple. What I am talking about are the laminates used for the layers in a wolf or tiger type of guitar.

[hogan]

certainly woods East Aurora NY. Google that name.

[1dallek1]

I remember when stewmac had this stuff, boy the world has changed
thanks


why does the porridge bird lay its egg in the air?

[rugger]

usually you have to make these things yourself, buy glueing and clamping.
thanks

That was a misperception that I also had. Very thin laminates (1/32" or thereabouts) of purpleheart and other exotic woods can be purchased. I don't have a source for you, but I've seen them. Check around, I'm sure you will find some.

john in san diego

[TI4-1009]

, buy glueing and clamping.

"Spreak Engrish!"

-Firesign Theater

[TI4-1009]

certainly woods East Aurora NY. Google that name.

Who knew?! I used to go to Boy Scout summer camp right near there!

[1dallek1]

usually you have to make these things yourself, buy glueing and clamping.
thanks

That was a misperception that I also had. Very thin laminates (1/32" or thereabouts) of purpleheart and other exotic woods can be purchased. I don't have a source for you, but I've seen them. Check around, I'm sure you will find some.

john in san diego

My mistake , I was talking about making the stock for the neck. That’s great info thanks

[paulinnc]

I should have been more specific, I am looking for 1/32" laminates or 1/16" laminates.

[Rusty the Scoob]

I should have been more specific, I am looking for 1/32" laminates or 1/16" laminates.

I think my dad bought them at Rockler when he made my bass.

[hogan]

Certainly Woods East Aurora NY. Google that name.

[paulinnc]

I should have been more specific, I am looking for 1/32" laminates or 1/16" laminates.

I think my dad bought them at Rockler when he made my bass.

Could you ask him which sizes he ordered?

[Rusty the Scoob]

Looks like the thinnest layers are 1/16".

[softmachine72]

the actual wolf laminates are two different sizes. I believe the purpleheart body layers are are .020 of an inch while the maple is .040. For the headstock laminates I use .020 for both. on the neck laminates the outside maple is .75" and the others are.25 to make a 2.25 neck through assembly. I can probably provide the finished pieces for pieces for you. you have to start with a wide piece 6 or 8 quarter, re-saw them thickness sand down to desired thickness. the sanding takes awhile, only a few thousandths at a time. If you are not in a terrible hurry i can probably provide the pieces you need. Wood craft sells the laminates that you can use for the head stock but the body stuff is too large.

[paulinnc]

I am not looking to make an exact replica of the wolf, I have a 1" Purple heart core and Flamed Maple for the top and back which is 1/4" so what I am looking for are some pieces to layer under the Flamed Maple to fill out the thickness of the body. So 1/8 or 1/16 pieces will probably do it.

[paulinnc]

I just found this place for wood which is actually pretty close to me and they specialize in thin lumber. I emailed them a little while ago and I will let you know what I find out. http://thinwoods.3dcartstores.com/