Specific colour ply blank sourcing

[Duncs]

Guys,
I'm looking for a coloured ply blanks but I have specific colour requirements, I have searched extensively without luck. I would like to find something with red and black alternating stripes. I could try to dye and laminate myself but I suspect it would be hit and miss also I need quite a few (20-30)ish.
Has anyone come across anything that could fit the bill?

 

[flexi]

I have done a few ply blanks, this might be the closest.... Try Tigerwood blanks

 

[Duncs]

I have done a few ply blanks, this might be the closest.... Try Tigerwood blanks

Thanks, that's the closest that I've seen. I'll have a look.

 

[flexi]

Sorry try Spectraply... Applejack is the colour.... I might have a pen blank but need to check monday

 

[Duncs]

Sorry try Spectraply... Applejack is the colour.... I might have a pen blank but need to check monday

thanks, had a look, wow not cheap are they?

 

[21William]

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Any good?

I’ve actually laminated coloured veneers to make up my own ply. It’s not difficult but a bit time consuming. Birch is probably the best wood if you have to dye it yourself first though. Spirit dyes should work ok?

 

[Duncs]

Thanks all, for the quantities required I think I'll try the dyeing and self lamination route.
Further question will dye get better penetration from some time in a pressure pot?

 

[alan morrison]

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[flexi]

Wait till Monday, I might have a cheap solution

 

[21William]

Thanks all, for the quantities required I think I'll try the dyeing and self lamination route.
Further question will dye get better penetration from some time in a pressure pot?

I’m not sure but I think a vacuum chamber might be better? Provided you use thin Birch veneers though I don’t think it would be necessary, just give them a good soak.
What adhesive are you planning on using? I’m a big fan of this stuff as many if not most wood glues display creep.

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[Duncs]

I’m not sure but I think a vacuum chamber might be better? Provided you use thin Birch veneers though I don’t think it would be necessary, just give them a good soak.
What adhesive are you planning on using? I’m a big fan of this stuff as many if not most wood glues display creep.

Ureka Aerolite UP4145 One Shot Cascamite - Restorate

Cascamite One Shot glue is a Urea Powdered Resin glue that has been used by generations of Boat Builders, Joiners, Cabinet Makers and Antique restorers.

restorate.co.uk

that's a good call, I was thinking PVA would do but this looks better. Thanks. I have a vac chamber too so all is good.

 

[flexi]

I have checked my browser history and found the source I used.... Strangely it's a gun stock supplier
I bought his off cuts on the bay of E, but there is a link to his shop for specific blocks/colours
CWP plywood supplies gunstock blanks and knife handles

 

[Duncs]

I have checked my browser history and found the source I used.... Strangely it's a gun stock supplier
I bought his off cuts on the bay of E, but there is a link to his shop for specific blocks/colours
CWP plywood supplies gunstock blanks and knife handles

Mark, many thanks, just what I was looking for, cheers.

 

[Pierre]

https://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/colour-grain-night-fire/p1418 is this what you are looking for?

 

[Duncs]

https://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/colour-grain-night-fire/p1418 is this what you are looking for?

thanks for this, I'll add one to my next order and give it a shot.