Pre cat will hold up better than anything on the market IMHO. It's tough as nails and lasts for years. I believe thats what they used originally on the wood trims in 123's and is most certainly used on the later models. Early days of pre cat for sure but from what I recall was available at the time. It's not in any way forgiving so practice before you do the actual piece. BodhiBenz1987 did a fabulous job. Looks stock and will hold up well.

I know what you guys are saying about lumber these days. I get around that by buying old lumber at farm auctions. Lots of farmers had lumber laying around for various reasons. I use it in the restoration of antique furniture, a business I started in 1975. In order to match old wood you have to have old wood.

I doubt you would find anything close to zebrano at any farm auction however a piece of walnut or brown mahogany could certainly be had then faux finished to match the Zebrano grain. A comb made from a piece of thin piece cardboard would work great to do the graining.

I'm just throwing this idea out there in case someone wants to make one from solid wood but what these guys are doing with the MDF and veneer is actually stronger than solid wood which trends to crack with the grain.

There was a guy on here a couple years ago making cup holders out of solid wood that were not zebrano but when stained certainly looked like zebrano. Looked for the thread but couldn't find it.

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