uk scale material problem..

[Manchestertattoo]

hi, im trying to source some material to make scales, im having trouble finding a supplies of acrylic and exotic wood in the correct thickness (1/8" or 3mm) i can only find veneer that is way too thin. there are plenty of international sites but the p&p is way too expensive. does anybody in the uk know of any suppliers for acrylic sheet or exotic wood?? any help would be greatly apreciated. regards rob

[PhatMan]

ManchetserTattoo,

There a few knife making material suppliers, e.g.

Knife Making Supplies

www.knifescales.co.uk - Lace Bobbins, Knife Scales, Falconry Hoods, Fishing Flies, Walking Sticks, Art & ACEO

There is a compendium on BritishBlades :

Knifemaking stuff - online suppliers

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

[jodypress]

Try this place, it was recommended on The Shaving Room: Exotic Hard Woods | Specialist Timber - Boxmaker's Wood

I'll be ordering some stuff from them soon.

[Manchestertattoo]

Thanks guys, appreciate it. Il gave a gander!!

[Havachat45]

I get stuff from Robsbits on EBay - Rob is great to deal with too

[cpcohen1945]

FWIW --

There should be suppliers of industrial plastics in the UK. I bet they have 3mm acrylic in various colors. It's a really common DIY material.

Charles