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Old 24-01-2012, 07:03 PM
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Nick,

Mate, I'd be surprised if anyone carries Maple in the dimensions you need.

A number of years ago I ventured in to making drum shells (a long story for a guitarist that can't play drums ) and as the majority of "known brand" shells are Maple I sussed out most suppliers of Maple (veneers/ply) in Aust. Most comes in as 0.6mm, however there was also a thicker (but lower grade) which was used for making skateboard decks.

If I was looking to do what you're planning, I would be using the 0.6mm veneer and making my own ply. For a 6mm thick ply I'd cut 10 pieces of 0.6mm BUT make sure at least 1/3 were cut across the grain, then I'd glue them together using TechnoGlue (epoxy) in a vacuum bag setup.

Time consuming but the only way I know of getting what you require.
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