Source for string inlay?

[Ellen Benkin]

I'm looking for a source of string inlay. Yes, I know I could probably make it myself, but I would rather spend the time applying it than making it. I was advised to check out Dover Inlay, but they seem to have vanished. Does anyone have other suggestions for sources?

[Mike K Wenzloff]

Ellen, one source with limited species would be Constatines. For instance, here is a link to the Maple:

http://www.constantines.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1238

Good prices, limited species. Might work for your needs, though. Note that the other species are buried in the link at the top for "Inlay Borders".

I always just make mine. It's easier and of course if I make a mistake, I can match the color easier (as long as I have more of the same species).

Take care, Mike

[Mike K Wenzloff]

btw, Dover Inlay Mfg.'s web domain shows it still active/registered through 2014. So their site might just be down.

You could try giving them a call on Monday.

Dover Inlay MFG CO
10226 Governor Lane Boulevard #4008, Williamsport, MD 21795


(301) 223-8620
(301) 223-9687 (fax)

[Mike Henderson]

Although I'm not absolutely sure, I think Dover is out of business. Back in March people were saying they couldn't reach them. Try Inlay Products World (http://www.inlays.com/). I haven't ordered from them but some other people have recommended them.

Mike

[Tony Joyce]

for " acutemarquetry " it should come up at the top of the list with a web site. This guy also sells on ebay (also under the same name). Very good prices and quality products. All types of stringing and inlays. Check him out.

Tony Joyce

[Frank Drew]

The quality of the stringing and other inlays from both Dover and Constantine went downhill a long time ago; both, as far as I know, sold some version of "whitewood" in place of boxwood or holly, but it wasn't the same.

Try these folks in England:

http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/inlay_banding.htm

I bought from another supplier some years ago, in London, I think; if I can remember their name I'll post it.

[David Keller NC]

If you want a local source, you can buy stringing inlay from Rob Millard. I would doubt anyone would have more expertise in making and applying this sort of ornamentation...

[Ellen Benkin]

David,

Thanks. Do you have an address or web site?

[David Keller NC]

His website is www.americanfederalperiod.com (http://www.americanfederalperiod.com), and that will have his e-mail address. I believe he also posts to this forum, so you should be able to look up his id and send him a private message.