Holly and ebony string?

[John of Phoenix]

Hi folks. I'm building a mahogany ship's wheel per the plans in our Generous Sponsor's book "25 Woodworking Projects for Small and Large Boats". The finishing details call for two bands of holly/ebony/holly strips to be inlaid into the outer faces. The thickness of the three strips combined is 1/4". I've located some ebony that I can cut to size (I can't find any holly at all), but the book gives the impression that these woods may be available already cut as “strings”.

My questions are:

Any source of wood cut into string sizes for use as inlay?

What is the usual method of cutting wood to this small size? A table saw seems like a sledgehammer approach.

Any source for a small quantity of holly or a recommendation for a more available species with a light color and tight grain.

[John of Phoenix]

Hi folks. I'm building a mahogany ship's wheel per the plans in our Generous Sponsor's book "25 Woodworking Projects for Small and Large Boats". The finishing details call for two bands of holly/ebony/holly strips to be inlaid into the outer faces. The thickness of the three strips combined is 1/4". I've located some ebony that I can cut to size (I can't find any holly at all), but the book gives the impression that these woods may be available already cut as “strings”.

My questions are:

Any source of wood cut into string sizes for use as inlay?

What is the usual method of cutting wood to this small size? A table saw seems like a sledgehammer approach.

Any source for a small quantity of holly or a recommendation for a more available species with a light color and tight grain.

[John of Phoenix]

Hi folks. I'm building a mahogany ship's wheel per the plans in our Generous Sponsor's book "25 Woodworking Projects for Small and Large Boats". The finishing details call for two bands of holly/ebony/holly strips to be inlaid into the outer faces. The thickness of the three strips combined is 1/4". I've located some ebony that I can cut to size (I can't find any holly at all), but the book gives the impression that these woods may be available already cut as “strings”.

My questions are:

Any source of wood cut into string sizes for use as inlay?

What is the usual method of cutting wood to this small size? A table saw seems like a sledgehammer approach.

Any source for a small quantity of holly or a recommendation for a more available species with a light color and tight grain.

[Jim H]

John, Houston Hardwoods (http://www.houstonhardwoods.com/species.php) has a "cut-off" bin that is always full of good pieces. If you cannot find any holly, I'd be happy to mail you a substitute. I can't imagine you would need all that much, and they are close to one of my clients so it would'nt be any trouble.

Jim

[Jim H]

John, Houston Hardwoods (http://www.houstonhardwoods.com/species.php) has a "cut-off" bin that is always full of good pieces. If you cannot find any holly, I'd be happy to mail you a substitute. I can't imagine you would need all that much, and they are close to one of my clients so it would'nt be any trouble.

Jim

[Jim H]

John, Houston Hardwoods (http://www.houstonhardwoods.com/species.php) has a "cut-off" bin that is always full of good pieces. If you cannot find any holly, I'd be happy to mail you a substitute. I can't imagine you would need all that much, and they are close to one of my clients so it would'nt be any trouble.

Jim

[mhoffman]

If you do a search on google r one of the other engines for veneer banding you should get several hits. Should be a whole lot easier than trying to make your own with stock. There are several hindred patterns and dimensions available readily, so you could end up with a pretty cool looking wheel. Post picts!
Matt

[mhoffman]

If you do a search on google r one of the other engines for veneer banding you should get several hits. Should be a whole lot easier than trying to make your own with stock. There are several hindred patterns and dimensions available readily, so you could end up with a pretty cool looking wheel. Post picts!
Matt

[mhoffman]

If you do a search on google r one of the other engines for veneer banding you should get several hits. Should be a whole lot easier than trying to make your own with stock. There are several hindred patterns and dimensions available readily, so you could end up with a pretty cool looking wheel. Post picts!
Matt

[Thaddeus J. Van Gilder]

Condon's in New York has holly.

[Thaddeus J. Van Gilder]

Condon's in New York has holly.

[Thaddeus J. Van Gilder]

Condon's in New York has holly.

[JimConlin]

Try also
Albert Constantine & Son, Inc.
Bronx, NY

[JimConlin]

Try also
Albert Constantine & Son, Inc.
Bronx, NY

[JimConlin]

Try also
Albert Constantine & Son, Inc.
Bronx, NY