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Post by minicamper on Oct 31, 2007 6:30:44 GMT 10
Hi Everyone,
In the hunt for a source of period Laminex/formica patterns for restoration work, I may just have come across a source here in Oz. I will be following up and inspecting whats available soon. Just wondered if anyone else might be interested in getting some or matching theirs. Note this is secong hand stuff, not new sheets, so work would be involved to use it. But i expect it would MUCH cheaper than importing new stock from the US.
Cheers
Chris
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Post by jackie on Oct 31, 2007 19:08:33 GMT 10
certainly would - not for the van (1946 bondwood) but for the kitchen table (1940's) and benchtops restoration. Any news would be good news. I'll keep an eye on this site for more info. Thanks.
Jackie, Adelaide.
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Post by dntpitts on Nov 7, 2007 20:32:21 GMT 10
Keep us iformed on how you go with the Laminex as I will be starting on my 58 Chesney soon.
Thanks Dave P
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Post by miaow on Nov 12, 2007 21:03:21 GMT 10
Very interested. Otherwise I'm poised to buy an old kitchen table and cut it up...  Don't know what else to do... |
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Post by minicamper on Nov 13, 2007 6:35:41 GMT 10
No worries guys. I'll be taking some leave in December and will have time to go and check it all out then. Was to be sooner, but now I have to travel interstate for work. if I can go earlier I'll post info here
This guy has apparently laminex and kitchen tables, so if the laminex isn't the answer, the tables may well be. I need a table as my home made hasn't got one.
I'll take some pics too for everyone and have found a great and cheap door to door courier service so no need to travel (particularly if you end up having to take a table top for example.
Cheers
Chris
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Post by davep on Nov 20, 2007 11:06:57 GMT 10
I am interested also! Currently cutting up a kitchen table to do the bathroom reno in my 50's house but we also want some for our Sunliner we are about to restore.
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Post by minicamper on Nov 22, 2007 15:58:45 GMT 10
Ok everyone, I went and met up with this contact I found. There's good news and bad news. The bad news is the immediate stuff I can get my hands on is all old tables. I did get a referral to an old retailer in Melbourne who has some old pattern sheets buried amongst hundreds of other patterns and it would take hours to search through, but I will take a look when on leave in December. (I was told to allow 4-5 hours) I will also be getting my hands on a whole bunch of table tops only and will advise what patterns they are on Monday. For now, below are the patterns that I can get if you need to replace a bench top or van table. Grey Ice  Pink Ice  A folding Pink Ice table (3 pieces, two folds)  Umbrella Pattern  ![]() Call these what you like i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/minicamper/IMG_1656.jpg[/IMG] Yellow/Lemon Ice  Marble  This table has a green pattern similar to the last pic.   Hope this might be of use to some restorers. Let me know if you want anymore info. I can cut these down to size for anyone who needs it. Just gotta let me know what you need. Cheers Chris |
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Post by John on Nov 26, 2007 8:52:29 GMT 10
G'day Chris,
nice work!!!
I'm more than happy to lend a hand with going through the other stuff if you'd like.
PM me if you want some help.
Cheers,
John
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Post by jackie on Nov 27, 2007 19:29:58 GMT 10
Oh my GAWD! I can hardly BEAR it! The INNER CONFLICT! The QUANDRY! How can I live with all this talk of....gasp.... stripping down those beautiful, original, retro formica kitchen tables, worth hundreds of dollars (in Melbourne or Sydney) to all us devoted "anything pre 50's is better than anything post" house restorers! (I've closed my dining room door ...don't want to upset the old girl now... "blue ice", by the way) OK, OK, I have a vinvan too (Bond(y)....James Bond(y)) but ....gasp (again) destroy something so beautiful (beats an Ikea flat-crap anytime) to restore something else...beautiful? I just dunno. I'll have to sleep on it. Build a bridge, maybe. Sob. Isn't there another way?
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Post by minicamper on Dec 19, 2007 17:03:50 GMT 10
OK Jackie,
Settle down..
The good news is that I have got my hands on some table tops only. The rest of the tables (legs and frames had to be junked) and these tops were on their way to the tip. I may be able to get more.
I have got:
3 pink ice (one folding table top)
1 green marble
1 60's marble (as pictured with white background, black and yellowish streaks)
1 grey ice
1 white with lots of little dashes.
I am yet to decide my interior colour scheme, but seeing as i plan to use my 1960 Humber (grey) as the tow car, I might go grey ice benches and pink table... or , geez i don't know, haven't even fixed the outside yet..
These are in varying condition, some have nice aluminium edges too.
If anyone is interested, let me know.
Cheers
Chris
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