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martinedwards

Post subject: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:29 am

Koa

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Hi gang,

I have a commission bubbling through the spec stage.

he's asking about birdseye maple binding......

anyone suggest a supplier? I don't remember ever seeing it anywhere

thanks!!

Martin

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Vincent Simokovich

Post subject: Re: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:01 am

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Location: United States
First name: Vincent
Last Name: Simokovich
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This guy has some of the heaviest birdseye I have ever seen. Check him out, he's a great guy.

http://lumberjocks.com/topics/2781

Vinman

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douglas ingram

Post subject: Re: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:30 am

Koa

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Location: Lorette, Manitoba, Canada

At the scale of binding, it will be difficult to get Bird's Eye Maple to reveal its treasure.

Me, I wouldn't bother...

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WaddyThomson

Post subject: Re: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:38 am

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That was my thought, too, but what do I know. Seems like some really curly maple bindings would show off better.

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wbergman

Post subject: Re: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:43 am

Koa

Joined: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:42 am
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Location: United States

And if the commission is just in love with birds eye trim, you could offer the alternate of the heel cap.

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Wade Sylvester

Post subject: Re: birdseye maple binding?

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:44 pm

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Location: Nashua, NH

It depends on the birds eye.
If you can find some densely figured stuff, it could be fine.
There is a randomness about it that is a cool look IMO.

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I've used it on headstocks, Tail grafts and heals.

Let us know how it turned out.

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