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Ed
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Joined: 02 Apr 2007
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Location: Merrimack, NH USA

PostPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:46 pm    Post subject: Bow Making Suppliers/Supplies Reply with quote

Hi All - I need to buy some sterling silver tinsel for lapping, but I dont see it for sale at my usual supplier(s). Any recommendations? Also, I'm looking for a good supplier of snakewood and bannia bow blanks, if you can recommend any. Thanks!
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Jack H.
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Joined: 24 Mar 2007
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Location: Israel

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try jewlers supply stores for the silver wire.
It comes in various thicknesses. They will add different amount of weight to the bow.
Violins generally use .2 or .25mm wire.

As for the wood.... no idea.
If you cannot find a place to sell you wire I would happily do so.


Jack Havivi
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Mat Roop
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Joined: 24 Mar 2007
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Location: Wyoming Ontario

PostPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try here...
http://www.violins.ca/tips.html
they have gold or silver
good luck, Mat
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Ed Shillitoe
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Joined: 23 Mar 2007
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Location: Syracuse NY

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For snakewood or some other rare bow woods you could try David Persram, in Georgetown, Guyana. His e-mail is info@exoticwoodsandcrafts.com.

Good luck. The dealers in exotic woods are not always easy to work with.

Ed
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Leif Luscombe
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Joined: 19 Mar 2007
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Location: Mount Elgin, Ontario, Canada

PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Ed,

I have the tinsel in stock (silk/silver). I don't have the price at the moment, as I am currently away. Send me an email and I will have the price to you within a couple of days.

Thanks!
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