In the recent RodMaker Magazine there is an article about "Contrast" by I believe Tom Kirkman. My question concerns the thin sections shown in fig 4 and fig B. Actually two questions, first what material is used for the thin contrast insert, and where can I purchase it. The second question is how do you work it.

I have tried using thin plastic (party stores and grocery stores carry plastic plates in many colors that are pretty good) but they are very difficult to glue up and when turning very difficult to turn and optain a high gloss. I used to use trim bands on knives I made years ago, but haven't had much luck finding that material. I have found something similar on pool cue builder supplies sites. So what material are most people using. I have found gasket material, but not very many colors available.

Gasket material is good, as is the thinner craft foam which does come in many colors. Most often you'd be using black anyway, but in certain situations other colors might get the job done as well or better. Certain types of playing cards give a nice white color in a very, very thin section. Certain styles and materials of poker chips can work, although they are a bit thicker.

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Tom,

Thank you. I never thought about playing cards. Very thin for sure.

John

Knife makers supply houses are a good source of thin trim pieces.