Scale material suppliers

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05-03-2013, 03:29 PM
ProudMarineDad

Scale material suppliers

Are there scale material suppliers other than Masecraft? They have a minimum order of $50 which is rediculous so I am looking for someone else to give my business to.

Thanks
05-03-2013, 03:38 PM
skipnord

Try USA Knifemakers.
05-03-2013, 03:46 PM
ScottGoodman

You can buy thin stock from Woodworking Plans & Tools | Fine Woodworking Project & Supplies at Woodcraft as well as ebay...just pay attention to the length.
05-03-2013, 04:35 PM
jumbojohnny

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Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

Are there scale material suppliers other than Masecraft? They have a minimum order of $50 which is rediculous so I am looking for someone else to give my business to.

Thanks

I live a few miles away and I frequent the shop about once a month. If you wanted to tell me what you wanted, I wouldnt mind adding it to my shopping list and sending to you as long as you pay the shipping costs.

They are great guys over there. I never knew about the online minimum because I go to them.
05-03-2013, 05:22 PM
ProudMarineDad

Thanks guys. I found this one that sounds like the best for me. They have a $25 min order but the sheets of G10 are good sized and less expensive. Home Page - AKS™
05-03-2013, 05:43 PM
pixelfixed

I do nothing with phenolics and very little with Micarta but for natural materials such as horn and bone,Ebay is a great source.
05-10-2013, 01:07 PM
Havachat45

Check out 'robsbits' in the UK - very reasonable and great to deal with
05-10-2013, 02:37 PM
Bruno

Pen Kits, Pen Blanks, Pen Mandrels, Pen Bushings, Wood Pens

They have a lot of good stuff.
05-10-2013, 04:19 PM
ProudMarineDad

Thanks for the links guys. I think Jantz is the best that I have seen
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05-10-2013, 05:02 PM
traps38

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I do nothing with phenolics and very little with Micarta but for natural materials such as horn and bone,Ebay is a great source.

What search words would you use to find horn and bone for straight razor scales on ebay?

thank you.
05-10-2013, 05:03 PM
Maximilian

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Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

Thanks for the links guys. I think Jantz is Thanks guys. I think Jantz is the best that I have seen
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Most if not all scale materials Jantz sell is 5" long. Good luck with that for razor scales. USA knife maker supply, Masecraft, AKS and all other links posted all offer larger sizes.
05-10-2013, 11:33 PM
ProudMarineDad

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Originally Posted by Maximilian

Most if not all scale materials Jantz sell is 5" long. Good luck with that for razor scales. USA knife maker supply, Masecraft, AKS and all other links posted all offer larger sizes.

Most are yes, but the G10 and Micarta are 10" and low priced and no minimum order. Masecraft has a $50 minimum so they won't get my business. AKS is a good one as well but they are a $25 minimum so you need to get a few things to make it worthwhile. Jantz also sells rod material and other things for great prices as well.
05-10-2013, 11:40 PM
pixelfixed

You guys need to get offline and start pickin,elec. surplus places.plastic recyclers,scrap yards.I see huge amts of micarta,Delrin.Phenolics of all types for cheap.
05-11-2013, 03:15 PM
ProudMarineDad

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

You guys need to get offline and start pickin,elec. surplus places.plastic recyclers,scrap yards.I see huge amts of micarta,Delrin.Phenolics of all types for cheap.

I wouldn't know one from another.