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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:19 pm 
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Wondering about sources of laminated sheets for cutting purflin strips. I've had to reject some from my current supplier due to delamination.
I've been buying these ABS sheets in approx. 2'x4' size and anywhere from .040 (B/W) up to .080 thickness.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:00 am 
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Try Leathertone. They make laminated sheets for engraved signs.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:52 am 
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Hi Nelson,
I have always used Leathertone also,however I had a small delamination problem on my last batch.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:12 am 
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Leathertone was my first thought too. They can give you any color combination in .010 incriments.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:10 am 
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I've always used Leathertone also but sometimes get a little concerned with having just one source.
The delamination problem was hopefully a one timer due to not quite enough heat in the process.
I've had good service from Leathertone over the years. They are good people.
Nelson


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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:43 pm 
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Sorry I'm coming in late on this - I was away for a couple of days. This is new to me. Can someone tell me a little more about using ABS sheets for purfling?
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