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| Author: | James Orr [ Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
I've ordered abalone rosettes from a few different suppliers, ordering their "heart" each time. It's never nearly as figured as the red abalone in the rosette below. For the guys who like to use shell rosettes, where are you finding this stuff? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
I find myself buying most of my stock from Randy Allen. He has good prices and a range of sizes. But if you are really striking out I would buy sheet stock (abalam) and either cut it yourself or have someone cut it for you (CNC). |
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| Author: | peterm [ Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
Brock is right, if you want really figured stuff, Abalam is the way to go. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
Check with Rescue Pearl, they have a very large selection.http://www.rescuepearl.com Look under laminated Shell (ablam) , curved. |
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| Author: | SniderMike [ Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
I really like Rescue Pearl as well. JoAnn is very nice. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
You mean you don't dive for it? That's how the rest of us get it. Only way to get the good stuff--unless you buy ablam, but that's for wimps. |
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| Author: | David R White [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
Quote: You mean you don't dive for it? Sorry Howard, to get the good stuff you have to actually live under water. I have a time share in an undersea colony - but of course I'm just a part time luthier. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
I have always bought my shell directly from Chuck Erikson aka The Duke of Pearl. I'm not sure if he still has the $1000. min order ,but you will save a lot of money-compare his prices to other suppliers. You can always go in with someone else to make the min. order. He does have a great website now. |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
I just checked his website and the min. order is $300. There is an additional 10% discount on orders over $1000. I have done business with Chuck for over 10 years and highly reccomend him. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Where do you find your abalone for rosettes? |
If I need some really figured stuff of any shell type I just let Andy DePaule know and he gets it for me. I have never been disappointed But I only use natural shell as in non-laminated Just a personal preference |
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