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Glen H
 Post subject: Side abalam purfling
PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:02 pm 
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Hello all, I have done abalam top purfling a few times. Easy enough. When using it on sides, where you would have to crack/snap it against the shell face, does it hold together ok? Is it even used on side purfling? Appreciate the help.
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James Orr
 Post subject: Re: Side abalam purfling
PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:24 pm 
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This is the perfect application for ZipFlex. There's a shot towards the end showing it being used for side purf.
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 Post subject: Re: Side abalam purfling
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I use ablam and solid shell. I have used sip flex but still like old school. If your doing Martin style the side pearl is .049 wide. I get it from Custom Pearl inlay for ablam he also supplies the poly strips and solid shell from Depaulle

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