I need a piece of dark wood

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29 September 2007, 10:01

Rolland

I need a piece of dark wood

I hate to admit this but I screwed up a stock I was working on.

The mill vise came loose while I was inletting a sling swivel and made a larger than necessary hole. So.......If I could find a piece of dark wood perhaps ebony or such I could inlet it into the hole and have a nice contrast to remind me to make sure everything is tight when inletting. I would need a piece about one inch square and maybe 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 long. The stock is English walnut with black streaks, a really nice piece of wood.
any help would be apprecated

29 September 2007, 10:29

gunmaker

Could a larger swivel base cover it up?? Like something off a pre64 m70?

29 September 2007, 11:24

Rolland

No I don't think so I am using a set of Dakota swivel bases. and the bit went off to the side. But I am open to all suggestions at this time.

29 September 2007, 17:12

vapodog

install the swivel in a piece of ebony. Just use a larger mill cutter to oversize the slot and install a piece of ebony.....it might look intentional.

I can send a piece of ebony if you like.

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29 September 2007, 17:28

Gatogordo

I've got some reject Clarinet bells out of African Blackwood which is blacker than my heart. I don't have one in my hand as I write, but they are easily larger than your size requirements. IIRC correctly they cost me about $5 each, with shipping it would be about $10 for one. I have ebony too. If you have to have ebony, I can check on what I've got on hand. I am not a wood seller, just a wood nut. Let me know if I can help.

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29 September 2007, 22:41

Rolland

vapodog
pm sent

30 September 2007, 06:55

srtrax

I have some ebony if you need any i know of one small peice that should fit just about what you need,or more so and its free! YEA/NA

30 September 2007, 07:29

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by Rolland:
vapodog
pm sent

It'll be sent out Monday!.....