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Author Topic: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?  (Read 1345 times)

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jimmy2x2x

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Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« on: August 31, 2010, 06:19:30 pm »
I dont really know much about laminate, the price seems reasonable, is it suitable?

http://www.topclasscarpentry.com/maker/Arpa%20UK

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 08:50:13 pm »
Good question. Rather than take the plunge, ask them for some samples as most fabricators will oblige. Laminate's so hard to come by in the UK and damn pricey too, which is why we don't bother with it too much.

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 11:17:22 pm »
This is just the stuff ive been looking for. it looks like the same stuff used in this beautiful and inspiring cab
 http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=84649.0

I reckon i could get most of my slim upright cab done with one roll, and £60 ain't too bad.
With uk 18mm ply/MDF this 0.8 laminate should be just about spot on for 3/4 T-molding!
They do samples for 99p too!

(OOH, just realized this is my first post.  Hi everyone!. If i get this laminate maybe I'll post some pics) 

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2010, 02:27:24 am »
I dont really know much about laminate, the price seems reasonable, is it suitable?

http://www.topclasscarpentry.com/maker/Arpa%20UK


I can't believe this company is based 9 miles from me. Next time I'm over that way I'll pop in. Thanks Jimmy!

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2010, 03:12:22 am »
No problem!

Be sure to update this thread with your your findings

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2010, 04:09:27 pm »
Good question. Rather than take the plunge, ask them for some samples as most fabricators will oblige. Laminate's so hard to come by in the UK and damn pricey too, which is why we don't bother with it too much.

Just out of interest do you spray or brush/roller your cabs? (sorry to threadjack ;D)

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Re: Would this UK laminate be suitable for a cab?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2010, 10:32:27 pm »
Just out of interest do you spray or brush/roller your cabs? (sorry to threadjack ;D)

Roller mostly, but some touch-ups are done by brush. Sponge roller is very quick and spares more paint than brushing or spraying, plus with the industrial paint we use there is no streaking or 'strip lawn' drying results you get with some paints when rolling or brushing in opposite directions.