You are at least looking at paying a hazmat fee to ship. I got some tortoise binding material from Martin a couple of years ago and didn't have to pay the upcharge, but the times, they are a changin'.
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| Author: | archtop [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
Does anyone know where I can find some old celluloid in tortoise shell? I'm looking for pieces that are around 3mm thick, more or less. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
I belive that shiping is a no no any more. but could be wrong. |
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| Author: | jhowell [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
You are at least looking at paying a hazmat fee to ship. I got some tortoise binding material from Martin a couple of years ago and didn't have to pay the upcharge, but the times, they are a changin'.
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
Binding or pickguard or...? Axiom, Inc. is a good source for celluloid nitrate, here's some tortoise colored binding material http://axinc.net/storefront/c-10-celluloid-nitrate-tortoise.aspx |
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| Author: | archtop [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
Hi Arnt. I need it for a pickguard. I just found Axiom right before reading your post. Glad that there are some places keeping the flame(no pun) alive!! |
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| Author: | Christ Kacoyannakis [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
Not sure if it is celluloid, in fact, I think it is not, but Luthier's Mercantile carries the Tor-Tis pickguard material that was designed to match the old stuff from the 30's and 40's and it doesn't crack or shrink. I love the look of the vintage. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source of Tortoise Celluloid? |
Tor-tis is not celluloid (but I agree that it looks good!). |
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