Veneer Availability

[Joe Pelonio]

I just got back from a delivery/material pickup run, and stopped at Rockler. This may be Seattle only (Stone Way) but they have a sale on veneer. Bundles for $6.99 regularly $19.99.

I bought two bundles,

Mozambique 7"x15" 14 sheets

Tulip 4.75"x18" 9 sheets

The thicknesses varied, the ones I got were 1/32.

I'm new to inlay work and have not bought veneer before, is this a good deal?

They had many more, some much more exotic woods for the same price so and the sale price is good "until they are gone" but I wanted to check on it before spending more money.

[Mike Null]

Joe

I think that's a great deal. I've paid more for a single sheet of birdseye maple.

[Nancy Laird]

Wish we had a Rockler here - closest one is in Phoenix--which is too far to run over and check. Sounds like good prices, though, considering what the individual sheets are listed for on the website.

Nancy (136 days)

[Joe Pelonio]

Joe

I think that's a great deal. I've paid more for a single sheet of birdseye maple.

They had birdseye among the other selections. I don't know if they would take a credit card and ship but here's the number of the Seattle store:
206-634-3222

It sounds like I should try to get back there later in the week. Most of them were nice and flat which I like for the laser, a few were thinner and warpy.

[Mike Null]

Thanks Joe. I'll check out my local guy. I just play with it so I don't need much.

[Bruce Volden]

I just got back from a delivery/material pickup run, and stopped at Rockler. This may be Seattle only (Stone Way) but they have a sale on veneer. Bundles for $6.99 regularly $19.99.

I bought two bundles,

Mozambique 7"x15" 14 sheets

Tulip 4.75"x18" 9 sheets

The thicknesses varied, the ones I got were 1/32.

I'm new to inlay work and have not bought veneer before, is this a good deal?

They had many more, some much more exotic woods for the same price so and the sale price is good "until they are gone" but I wanted to check on it before spending more money.

OH NO Joe!!!

You're entering the dark side!! You will have a great deal of FUN and will come up with some beautiful stuff!!!

Bruce

[Carol VanArnam]

thanks Joe I have to make a run to Rockler on this Friday. I'll take a look.....

[Mike Null]

I just got around to visiting my local Rockler and they were offering the same thing at $6.99 a pack. They had a fair selection, mostly light colored woods.

[Jim Good]

Are these veneers too thin for bookmarks? Will they curl or warp?

Thanks!

Jim

[Joe Pelonio]

Depends on the species. Some are too easily broken, some too thin, others should be fine. I don't know what they'd have left though by now.

[Mike Null]

Jim

I'm guessing that these are 1/64". I haven't opened the packages but my guess is that they may be too fragile.

On the plus side they are perfectly flat and the quarter sawn oak and birdseye maple that I bought may be sturdy enough.

[Jim Good]

Mike, 1/64th sounds too thin. I just thought that might be another application besides inlay. I'm guessing you are right that they are too fragile. Thanks Joe and Mike for the quick response.

I was just sitting here watching the Braves get beat by those Cardinals. Mike, I'm guessing that makes you happy!

Thanks again.

Jim

[Joe Pelonio]

Some of the ones I got were 1/32.

I'm switching back and forth between the Mariners and Seehawks games. Hard on the remote when they both play at the same time, and I pop online at commercials.

[Leigh Costello]

I picked up some veneer at an estate sale today for a buck - approx. 30 sq. ft. Looks to be about 1/16" thick. See the off topic forum.

BTW, I am so glad the Cardinals won tonight.

[Mike Null]

Jim

As a transplanted Buckeye I was a long time Reds fan but I don't watch too much baseball anymore. I can't relate to their money.

I can't relate to the football money either but I watch a lot.

But tomorrow I'll root for Warner Robins in the Little League World Series.