where to get wood/plywood to build blade
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Topic: where to get wood/plywood to build blade
Posted By: pingponger
Subject: where to get wood/plywood to build blade
Date Posted: 03/27/2013 at 6:48pm
| I want to try my hand at making my own blade. Can anyone recommend a U.S. store (online or otherwise) that sells wood or plywood good enough to build a competitive blade? Thanks. |
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Posted By: stiltt
Date Posted: 03/28/2013 at 1:00am
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The key is in the choice of words when using your favorite search engine. Search for "wood veneers". I like http://www.veneersupplies.com - http://www.veneersupplies.com because it seems like the person knowing the veneers can update the site or have a direct connection with those who do; I just like the language and the love of wood the site carries. Their articles about vacuum press, glues, tools etc...make the site a reference to me. ------------- /forum/topic91512_page1.html#1124698" rel="nofollow - sales - forum_posts.asp?TID=19315" rel="nofollow - feedback |
Posted By: jrscatman
Date Posted: 03/28/2013 at 11:23am
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I am told eBay is also a good source for veneers. I guess for quality you will have to try the sellers and see. ------------- Butterfly MPS FH: Donic Acuda S1 BH: Palio CK531A OX |
Posted By: Ross Leidy
Date Posted: 03/28/2013 at 12:15pm
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I like http://www.certainlywood.com - www.certainlywood.com . They have a large selection, quick service, and low shipping cost. They do not have an online order placement system, however. You will need to call them to provide CC information.
------------- Ross http://rossleidy.com - http://rossleidy.com - Handcrafted Table Tennis Blades |
Posted By: pingponger
Date Posted: 03/28/2013 at 4:52pm
wow, thanks for the links. those certainly make me want to assemble from the veneer level. unfortunately i don't have the expertise and equipment yet to glue and bind (maybe someday)  .in the meantime, i wonder if there's a source for single-piece wood plank that i can cut (i have a belt saw already) to the shape of the racket. thanks again for any further tips! |