Official Luthiers Forum!
http://mowrystrings.luthiersforum.com/forum/

Wide Tortoise Binding
http://mowrystrings.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10123&t=22039		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  russ [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Wide Tortoise Binding
Just wondering if anyone knows of a source for wide (1/2" or so) tortoise bindings? I see LMI has cellulose, but can't ship to Europe. Maybe there are Tor-Tis or plastic alternatives I have not found yet...I appreciate any help on this!

Thanks,

Russ
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wide Tortoise Binding
You could contact Axiom, Inc. http://axinc.net/storefront/default.aspx, they have a wide selection of celluloid nitrate products.

They can probably cut some wide bindings for you, but the shipping cost may be prohibitive as they must be shipped as a 'hazardous material', which means 'outrageously expenisve'.
Author:  russ [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wide Tortoise Binding
Arnt Rian wrote:
You could contact Axiom, Inc. http://axinc.net/storefront/default.aspx, they have a wide selection of celluloid nitrate products.

They can probably cut some wide bindings for you, but the shipping cost may be prohibitive as they must be shipped as a 'hazardous material', which means 'outrageously expenisve'.


Arnt,

Thanks for the reply, I have seen the Axiom site before. Nice products, but this is what put me off:

As a reference, most Haz/Mat shipments of 25 Lbs. or less are in the $300.00 US range for the shipping charges.

OUCH!! :)

Hopefully, I will be able to find a supplier in Europe, or possibly plastic material that is not considered hazmat.

Thanks!

Russ
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/