Phenolic sheet material

Ahhh, there at the bottom in your signature is your location. Alas, I’m on the far side of the country, otherwise I’d take you up on this.

But I’d also add for those of us further away from you, that this stuff or similar is available at boat repair places. Recently discovered that, and have some jigs I’m going to be paying waaaay too much to build because of that…

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/User:DanLyke

Hey dan, good point i should make my location easier to see. i’ll post it up top thanks..

good tip on the sourcing too..although anytime i walk into a place or look at something with “marine” in the name of it. my wallet cowers in fear at the price tag !!!

i’ve no idea what larger pieces would cost to ship coast to coast. but my ZIP is 11510 for anyone wishing to estimate on ups,fedex,usps etc ~ i know smaller stuff can bet sent in flate-rate boxes..

-- Matthew,Long island ny. www.tribalwind.com

i seen your ad and was excited cause i wanted to get some of this to build some zero clearance inserts for my TS but i was only excited for about 17 seconds till i seen the cost! :-O
wow, being a noob and all that was sure a rough wake up call. i wanted a few pieces for a few inserts and maybe make a drill press table but now i think i will have to stick with plywood.
thanks tho

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning!

Hey, Matthew-
I was going to buy some of that stuff but the price is scary. I’m interested in making some jigs but don’t have a lot of need for a big quantity. Let me try this: If I sent you a check for $75.00 what would I get f I wanted 1/2” material about 12” to 16” wide if YOU pay the shipping to12059?

-- John

this is fantastic material in terms of stability and smoothness, alas it’s a big PITA to work with (that dust covers everything in plain sight , and some that are hidden…), but in the end it’s worth it.

hope someone can utilize these boards, they do make great jig material.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

northerner hehe, sorry to get you excited ;)
yes it is quite pricey/valuable material,i’m with ya there.
this is only a steep bargain if you Need/Want solid phenolic. really cant compare this stuff with plywood ,apples and oranges .
here are some comparisons pricewise.
phenolic tablesaw insert blanks $30
tablesaw inserts-woodcraft-$25
12x12x3/4-mcmaster-carr = $26
blank router plate-$30

btw folks, i’m NOT firm on any prices or swapping honestly. ill consider quantity discounting too.
tablesaw insert size? hm, i dunno let’s say 4 for 20+shipping.

i really dont know and cant spend a lot of time figuring out the shipping to each individual Zip. please try to do that estimating via the shippers websites using the size you’d want,

USPS flat rate i know is$10 for size:13 5/8” x 11 7/8” x 3 3/8” $13.50 for Size: 12” x 12” x 5 1/2”

John/Windwood, as an experiment i DID try estimating shipping for you.
first i did 25lbs @ 12×1/2×36 and was $18. 5-foot was the same. 6-foot went to $25…
there is definitely a way to find out maximum weight and dims without going over whatever their new pricepoint is.but i cant seem to find it..

can anyone shed light on this???

Purplev. You’re Right! i always cut it outside now,with a respirator. inside i’d use DC and resp and heck maybe drop-cloths around the cutting area LOL. also i use dedicated blades for it,not my good ones.

-- Matthew,Long island ny. www.tribalwind.com

Matthew, you got message

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning!