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[kennym]

What kinda flooring is anyone makin lams for glass bows out of? Looked at a lot of stuff online,but can't find any locally. Is it all made like plywood or is there some you could rip lams out of?    

Thanks,Kenny

[Arrowslinger]

Kenny,
I have used vertical laminated bamboo flooring from Floor & Decor.  The natural works better because there has been some problems with the tempered.  I assume there heating process causes it to be to brittle.  I have used very thin pieces of the tempered so that the limbs would not be so light colored.  I usually used the boo for core and a darker wood for the veneers.

[kennym]

Thanks Jeff,can ya buy less than a carton there? I'd have to order it and have it shipped,but would have no problem with that if I knew it would work like I think! How hard is it to get a good job grinding it?

[Arrowslinger]

Kenny,
I bought just a few pieces the times I got it.  They had a box that was all ready open and I talked them into selling me a couple of pieces.  The pieces I got I cut the tongue and groove off, then I still had enough material to split it and get two pieces from that.(1 1/2" wide)  Then I used a band saw to cut each of these two pieces into three pieces.  I then used a drum sander to get all of the finish off and the groves from the bottom off.  I end up with three sets of laminates for me.  PM or e-mail me your address and I will see if I can get my hand on a couple of pieces to send to you to try.

[kennym]

Thanks again Jeff,PM sent. This is what I love about this gang,you can always count on help!!