where to buy ebony stringing

[madge]

Hi all, does anyone have a good tip for where to buy a small quantity of ebony stringing? Must be ebony and not a dyed job.

 

[marcros]

How about here

http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/cate ... ging_1.htm

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[RogerP]

^ 1+ ^ good firm.

 

[madge]

Thanks guys, does look like a good site. the only thing that's putting me off is the postage - 8 quid for standard delivery! I spose I'll just have to suck it up.

 

[bugbear]

Thanks guys, does look like a good site. the only thing that's putting me off is the postage - 8 quid for standard delivery! I spose I'll just have to suck it up.

You could save money by Driving to Bristol and picking it it. :lol: :lol: :lol:


BugBear

 

[madge]

I drive through bristol next week so actually that's not such a bad plan.

One other question - if I'm using a 1.8mm router bit do I get 1.8mm stringing, or slightly larger and trim down? How accurate do they make it?

 

[Jensmith]

They're closed from the 14th July to the 22nd August for their annual holiday so you won't get anything from them until they re-open. It's on the website.

 

[madge]

Thanks Jen. are they still doing a delivery service do you know?

 

[Jensmith]

I dint think so. They say on their website that any orders received during their holiday will be despatched after the 22nd Aug.

 

[madge]

damn, any more suggestions for where to buy stringing?

 

[AndyT]

Robbins (also Bristol) list boxwood dyed black, but not actual ebony except in 6mm square.

 

[Cheshirechappie]

I'd never heard of this firm, but they do list ebony stringing in 1.5mm and 3.5mm squares - www.mcb-supplies.co.uk

 

[JonnyD]

I would give these a call there in london and have huge stocks. The stringing isnt on the website but im pretty sure they do it http://www.capitalcrispin.com/default.aspx

cheers

Jon

 

[AndyT]

Timberline list it http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/Marquetry_Inlays/Lines_Squares.asp

 

[madge]

many thanks for the replies, I ended up buying from a guitar making supplier, David Dykes. It's not the cheapest source, but was more economical than timberline as I needed some parts from them anyway

 

[gloswood]

Hi probaly a bit late just noticed your post but try john lloyd, www.johnlloydfinefurniture.co.uk 01444480388