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| Author: | mikemcnerney [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | paua ab pickards |
I'm wondering if I can use one of those Paua abalone pickguards to cut up for my logo inlay or ist it too thin & brittle? Is there a backing on them & after I cut it, can I remove the existing adhesive. Then what kind of glue can I use to permanatly attatch? Mike McNerney |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: paua ab pickards |
They're shell veneers on a piece of plastic, just one layer thick. That's why they're so cheap compared to Abalam. You can cut them up and inlay them into something, but I suspect it'll look pretty horrible. The veneer will likely delaminate and chip wherever you cut, and in the end it'll look like a piece of shell veneer with a thick piece of plastic over it (which is what it is). |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 2:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: paua ab pickards |
Agreed with Bob. You can try, but it's not going to look very good. I tried using some similar stuff and cutting it with my laser, but the edges never came out clean enough. Bite the bullet and use the real thing Mike. You won't regret it, I promise! Dave F. |
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| Author: | mikemcnerney [ Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: paua ab pickards |
thanks team, I appreciate it. Mike |
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