Black/white checkered blanks help

[wood-of-1kind]

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I have a request for a checkered pen style/pattern (black/white squares). Now, I know that I can make some blanks using holly and possibly ebony/blackwood. I need some suggestions if you have seen an offering from someone that offers such a blank for sale. I am open to suggestions and the blank(s) do not have to be wood other material(s) such as plastic would be fine.

Any suggestions or leads would be appreciated. Fully open to any and all suggestions. Thanks for your input.

 

[ed4copies]

Peter,

SEEMS like that should be easy!!! BUT, I can't remember ever seeing it!!!!!

Sorry.

 

[dgscott]

go to www.americanartplastics.com and check on "celluloid." They have a black and white checkered blank that's about 1/2" square. Just bought one. Not really big enough for much more than a slimline without some CAREFUL drilling, and there are some celluloid cautions that need to be observed, but it's pretty nice!
Doug

 

[wood-of-1kind]

go to www.americanartplastics.com and check on "celluloid." They have a black and white checkered blank that's about 1/2" square. Just bought one. Not really big enough for much more than a slimline without some CAREFUL drilling, and there are some celluloid cautions that need to be observed, but it's pretty nice!
Doug

Doug, thanks for the lead. By the way, I hope that you are happy with 'Doc', the Jays (fans) certainly miss him. The celluloid would work, but the 1/2" size is a "challenge". Anyone else?

 

[Wild Turkey]

Peter,

Sent you an e-mail with some pictures. This might help you.

JD

 

[dgscott]

By the way, I hope that you are happy with 'Doc', the Jays (fans) certainly miss him.

Happy? As someone who still has splinters in his bottom from the bleachers at Connie Mack and has endured five decades of terrible Phillies play (with a couple of bright spots), I couldn't be happier. If only we hadn't traded Cliff Lee away we'd have a helluva rotation!

Doug

 

[corian king]

Hello Peter I just posted a pic of some of the checkerboard pens that I have glued up and turned into pens.These are made from corian/solidsurface material.If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
JIM