Nit-picky question on purfling...

[glenklein]

On the thin B/W/B purfling strips are there any advantages/disadvantages of using plastic versus the wood purfling strips?

I noticed on my plastic strips that the color separation was not all that well defined... it all kind of looked like it was blending together. Does it clear up once you scrape it down? It didn't really bug me until I saw the wood strips looked really well defined with nice, sharp lines and color contrast.

Thanks - Glen

[tippie53]

yes
The plastic will roll over during the shearing process. This stuff is made in sheets then sheared to final size. As you scrape it down the lines will delineate nicely. I prefer plastic to wood on the purfling as it works easier.

[glenklein]

Thanks John!