Tech: Mother of toilet seat

Subject: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Shiplap Structure3
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 08:31 AM

Where can I get hold of some "Mother of toilet Seat" suitable for a guitar peghead overlay, I'm after some really crass stuff lurid colours et al just like they have on accordians

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 08:42 AM

You could do yourself and the world a favour by cannibalising a few accordions to get at the plastics!
Giok

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 08:52 AM

Another thought, have you considered    Formica ?
Giok

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 09:48 AM

maybe a email or phone call to Brandoni
might be useful..

They sell custom pearloid re-finishes for guitars,
and might provide a source of materials from Italy for a DIY project ???


http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk/index2.html

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:02 PM

There are numerous places one can go for materials and parts for luthiery.

In the US I have ordered a few items, with good service and friendly treatment from
Luthiers Mercantile. Using their Quick Search for "inlay" goes to: Inlay materials, tools, and instructions

While I havent' had occasion to buy anything from them, quite a few people have recommended Stewart MacDonald inlay, with similar selections.

If you want "authentic," Home Depot, any builders supply or hardware shop, or many home decorating shops have real toilet seats… some somewhat similar to the previously suggested accordians.

John

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:22 PM

Formica?

Giok! Is that not an island off China??

Aah used te knaa a Chinese PT Instructor - Wong Jim Shu!!

Subject: Tech: Mother of Toilet Seat
From: Shiplap Structure3
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 12:26 PM

I'm trying to source some Mother of toilet seat ( that really garish faux mother of pearl so beloved by accordian manufacturers) All I want is a bit for an overlay on a guitar peghead. Any ideas that wont make me the bete noir of the squeeze box community?

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Jon W.
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 03:06 PM

You might try inquiring over at the Musical Instrument Makers Forum. They might have sources on their links page.

The suggestion of Formica isn't a bad one if you can find the type of pattern you're after. There are a couple of other manufacturers of the stuff (technical name is High Pressure Laminate or HPL) also.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 03:09 PM

Geordie-Peorgie! I would have thought you of all people would have known that Formica comes from North Shields.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Jon W.
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 03:34 PM

Check out this stuff on a knife-maker's supplier's website.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Jon W.
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 03:35 PM

On above link, look under "P" for "Polyester pearl."

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 09:35 PM

The necessity of decorating piano accordions like that is so that people can see where the noise is coming from!

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 10:41 PM

Check with luthiers and instrument repair-people in your area. They may have an old electric guitar pick-guard that you could salvage a big enough piece from.

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 02:44 AM

At Luthier's Mercantile

Faux Turquoise Inlay Material

"This great new product idea came from Northern California luthier, Rick Micheletti. You can see it in some of Rick's guitars at the upcoming Healdsburg Guitar Festival. Nearly indistinguishable from real turquoise stone, this material is far easier to cut. It can also be easily sanded or filed and it looks great under finish. Each piece measures approximately 1 7/8" x 6" x .060": In stock, $26 each."

Ten other colors/patterns

While you don't necessarily need the standard .060 inch thick stuff, to do a decent inlay job you probably do need something that's flat and with uniform thickness. You probably could work a piece of pick guard down, but you'll likely burn up the difference in purchase price in sandpaper.

I think the plain "white" or the "green heart" at the second link would be just about the right accordion flash…although the Turquoise isn't to dull.

John

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Rockhen
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 12:39 PM

Hmmmmm so, Foulestroupe
"The necessity of decorating piano accordions like that is so that people can see where the noise is coming from! "

I have just booked mine in to have military camouflage paintwork design applied..."they will listen, they will"...demented mutterings

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 03:08 PM

Foxxy man!! Aahh Knaa that formica really comes from Shields! Burritz norraz funny - ye're tryin' te confuze uz (Chinese Philospher)

Aah hord on the news today that this Avian 'flu is most pestilential among rough old birds - Aah phoned the Missus straight away te see if she wez aalreet!

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Shiplap Structure3
Date: 01 Mar 06 - 07:33 PM

You didnt (didna) seem too happy when I answered the phone and said (sed)she was having the time of her life

Subject: RE: Tech: Mother of toilet seat
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 02 Mar 06 - 01:13 PM

Whoa-back! Hey Shiplap! Wez that yee the utha neet! Sumboddy kept ringin' up thinkin' aah wez the coastguards - He kept askin' "Is the coast clear yet?"