Size Guide

Last Updated: 30 September 2024

Click the headings below to jump to a particular product type. This page is updated regularly, but please always check the product description for our most up-to-date sizes.

Wood Veneers
Brass Strips or Bars
Metal Sheets
Brass Cabinet Fittings
Mother of Pearl, Abalone & Paua Shells
Marquetry Layons for Board Games
Marquetry Panels & Motifs
Marquetry Shells & Fans
Fretwork Repair
Craft Knives

Wood Veneers

Thicknesses vary but are generally available as follows. Occasionally some may differ and so we ask you to please always check the thickness stated in the product description.

Standard (Decorative) Wood Veneer	0.6mm
Burr Wood Veneer	0.6mm
Coloured Wood Veneer	0.6mm
Constructional Wood Veneer	1.5mm, 2.0mm
Saw Cut Wood Veneer	1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm
Oyster Wood Veneer	1.5mm

Wood Veneers Sizing FAQs

I don’t understand your wood veneer sizing, can you help?

Why are there 2 sizes stated for the width of a wood veneer?

Brass Strips or Bars

Our brass strips and bars are available in various shape profiles:

View all shapes here.

Most are available in lengths of 1 metre, with L-Shape usually in 50cm lengths. Contact us if you have specific requirements. Alternative sizes or lengths of up to 3 metres may be available as bespoke orders.

Need a specific size? Contact us!

Metal Sheets

All our metal sheets measure L 400mm x W 200mm. Thicknesses vary and are available as below.

Brass	Copper	Aluminium
0.2mm	–	–
0.3mm	0.3mm	0.3mm
0.4mm	0.4mm	0.4mm
0.5mm	0.5mm	0.5mm
0.6mm	0.6mm	0.6mm
0.7mm	–	–
0.8mm	0.8mm	0.8mm
0.9mm	–	–
1.0mm	1.0mm	1.0mm
1.2mm	–	–
1.5mm	1.5mm	1.5mm
2.0mm	2.0mm	2.0mm

Brass Cabinet Fittings

Many of our popular brass cabinet fittings items are available in various sizes. Our locks are available in various sizes, but the lock style may also differ.

Locks

Product Name	Product Code	Length	Width	Distance to Pin
Brass Box Lock	SO3	38mm	25mm	16mm
Brass Cupboard Lock	SO5L	50mm	28mm	12mm
Brass Cupboard Lock	SO5R	50mm	28mm	12mm
Brass Cabinet Lock	SO6	38mm	19mm	11mm
Brass Cabinet Lock	SO7	50mm	26mm	15mm
Brass Till Lock	SO8	50mm	37mm	15mm
Brass Box Lock	SO9	63mm	28mm	18mm
Brass Box Lock	SO10	57mm	20mm	10mm
Brass Box Lock	SO11	45mm	20mm	14mm
Brass Box Lock	SO12	30mm	30mm	19mm

Distance to Pin measures from the edge of the lock (where the bolt comes out) to the centre of the keyhole or pin.

Escutcheons

Product Code	External Length	External Width
E1	5/8 inch (15mm)	5/16 inch (8mm)
E2	11/16 inch (17mm)	3/8 inch (10mm)
E3	3/4 inch (19mm)	7/16 inch (10mm)

Clasps & Clips

Product Code	Orientation	Width	Height	Thickness
FB3	Landscape	30mm	19mm	4.5mm
FB25	Landscape	40mm	25mm	5.0mm
FB26	Landscape	20mm	16mm	4.0mm
FB27	Landscape	32mm	20mm	3.5mm
FB28	Landscape	32mm	22mm	3.5mm
FB9	Portrait	26mm	32mm	8mm
FB60	Portrait	28mm	50mm	10mm
FB61	Portrait	28mm	42mm	7mm
FB62	Portrait	12mm	30mm	5mm

Brass Turned Feet

Product Code	Diameter	Height Exc. Spigot	Spigot Diameter	Total Height
BTF10	10mm	10mm	4.2mm	16mm
BTF12	12mm	11.5mm	4.2mm	17mm
BTF14	14mm	12mm	4.2mm	18mm

Screws

Product Code	Length x Shank Ø	Head Ø
VS1	5 x 1.4mm	2.8mm
VS2	7 x 1.4mm	2.8mm
VS3	10 x 1.4mm	3mm
VS4	12 x 1.6mm	3.3mm
VS5	8 x 1.6mm	3mm
VS6	7 x 2.0mm
VSN6	7 x 2.0mm
VS7	7 x 2.5mm
VS8	10 x 2.0mm
VS9	12 x 2.5mm

Pins, Flat Head

Product Code	Length x Shank Ø	Head Ø
NPF1	7 x 0.7mm	1.8mm
NPF2	9 x 0.7mm	1.6mm
NPF3	9 x 0.8mm	2.2mm
NPF4	11 x 0.8mm	2mm
NPF5	13 x 0.9mm	2.1mm
NPF6	15 x 1.0mm	2.4mm
NPF7	16 x 1.0mm	2.5mm
NPF8	17 x 1.1mm	3.2mm
NPF9	20 x 1.2mm	2.4mm
NPF10	13 x 1.4mm	3.2mm

Pins, Semi Round Head

Product Code	Length x Shank Ø	Head Ø
NPSR1	6 x 0.8mm
NPSR2	9 x 0.8mm	1.9mm
NPSR3	11 x 0.8mm
NPSR4	8 x 1.0mm	2mm
NPSR5	11x 1.0mm
NPSR6	15 x 1.0mm	1.9mm
NPSR7	20 x 1.0mm	2.1mm
NPSR8	15 x 1.1mm	2.4mm
NPSR9	17 x 1.1mm	1.9mm
NPSR10	6 x 1.2mm	2.6mm
NPSR11	9 x 1.2mm	2.6mm
NPSR12	15 x 1.2mm	2.5mm
NPSR13	20 x 1.2mm	2.8mm
NPSR14	13 x 1.4mm	3.7mm
NPSR15	20 x 1.6mm	3.4mm

Brass Piano Hinges

Product Code	Length x Open Width	Thickness	Holes per Side
H01	40 x 10mm	0.5mm	3
H02	50 x 10mm	0.5mm	3
H03	70 x 10mm	0.5mm	3
H04	35 x 13mm	0.5mm	3
H05	35 x 13mm	0.5mm	2
H06	60 x 13mm	0.5mm	3
H07	100 x 13mm	0.5mm	3
H08	120 x 13mm	0.5mm	3
H09	140 x 13mm	0.5mm	4
H10	160 x 13mm	0.5mm	4

Product Code	Length x Open Width	Thickness	Holes per Side
H11	180 x 13mm	0.5mm	4
H12	200 x 13mm	0.5mm	5
H13	210 x 13mm	0.5mm	5
H14	80 x 13mm	0.5mm	3
H15	140 x 10mm	0.5mm	4
HP1	500 x 18mm	0.5mm	10
HP2	300 x 18mm	0.5mm	7
HP3	450 x 13mm	0.5mm	9
HP4	300 x 13mm	0.5mm	6
HP5	240 x 13mm	0.5mm	5
HP6	250 x 10mm	0.5mm	5

Jewel Case Hinges, Butt Hinges & Quadrant Hinges

Product Code	Length x Open Width	Thickness
NH1	9 x 10mm	0.5mm
NH2	10 x 12mm	0.5mm
NH3	15 x 9mm	0.5mm
NH4	15 x 12mm	0.5mm
NH5	20 x 12mm	0.5mm
NH6	20 x 15mm	0.6mm
NH7	20 x 12mm	0.6mm
FB8	21 x 10mm	0.5mm
FB10P	See product photo.	1.0mm
FB10N	See product photo.	1.0mm

Mother of Pearl, Abalone & Paua Shells

When it comes to white mother of pearl, our most popular question is… what thicknesses are available? Most of our mother of pearl, abalone shells and paua shells are 1.3mm to 1.5mm thick. If you can’t find what you are looking for or have specific requirements, please contact us.

The following is a basic overview of our most popular Mother of Pearl products.

White Mother of Pearl
Blanks

Size	Thickness
30 x 20mm	1.5mm
43 x 24mm	1.5mm
50 x 25mm	1.5mm
50 x 30mm	1.5mm
50 x 50mm	1.5mm

White Mother of Pearl
Inlay Shell Bandings

Size	Thickness
50 x 1.5mm	1.5mm
50 x 4mm	1.5mm
50 x 6mm	1.5mm
50 x 10mm	1.5mm

Abalone
Blanks

Size	Thickness
42 x 22mm	1.5mm

View our full selection of Shells

Small Dots

Diameter	Thickness
1.0mm	1.3mm
2.0mm	1.3mm
3.0mm	1.3mm
4.0mm	1.3mm
5.0mm	1.3mm
6.0mm	1.3mm
7.0mm	1.3mm
8.0mm	1.3mm
9.0mm	1.3mm
10.0mm	1.3 to 1.5mm

Large Dots

Diameter	Thickness
12.5mm	1.5mm
15mm	1.5mm
20mm	1.5mm
25mm	1.5mm
30mm	1.5mm
35mm	1.5mm

Notched Diamonds

Diameter	Thickness
11.5 x 6.0mm	1.5mm
14.5 x 7.5mm	1.5mm

Notched Squares

Diameter	Thickness
5.0 x 5.0mm	1.5mm

Marquetry Layons for Board Games

We create top quality marquetry layons using wood veneers for backgammon boards, chessboards, and draughts boards.

Backgammon Boards

Size
16 inches
20 inches

Chessboards & Draughts Boards

Overall Size	Square Size
14 inches	1.75 inches
16 inches	2 inches
20 inches	2.5 inches

Chess Pieces

Product Code	Size
D1	63 x 25mm
D2	65 x 25mm
D3	70 x 27mm
D4	85 x 34mm
D5	95 x 38mm

The size is the height x base diameter of the king piece.

Draughts Pieces

Product Code	Diameter
P1	25mm
P2	30mm

Marquetry Panels & Motifs

Product Code	Size	Shape	Main Design Element
M1	215 x 130mm	Rectangle	Floral
M2	110 x 60mm	Rectangle	Bird
M3	120 x 80mm	Rectangle	Floral
M4	110 x 60mm	Rectangle	Bird
M5	250 x 130mm	Oval	Horse
M6	180 x 120mm	Oval	Mandolin
M7	180 x 120mm	Oval	Mandolin
M8	180 x 120mm	Oval	Gramophone
M9	180 x 120mm	Oval	Mandolin
M10	180 x 120mm	Oval	Harp
M11	180 x 120mm	Oval	Horse
M12	180 x 120mm	Oval	Motif
M13	160 x 108mm	Oval	Floral
M16	152 x 101mm 228 x 152mm 305 x 228mm	Oval	Shell
M20	45 x 40mm	Square	Bird
M21	35 x 35mm	Square	Freemasonry
M24	160 x 25mm	Rectangle	Motif
M26	130 x 25mm	Rectangle	Motif
M33	232 x 40mm	Rectangle	Floral
M34	250 x 160mm	Oval	Floral
M35	215 x 150mm	Oval	Floral
M35A	275 x 190mm	Oval	Floral
M36	215 x 150mm	Oval	Floral

Product Code	Size	Shape	Main Design Element
M37	246 x 172mm	Oval	Floral Vase
M38	215 x 150mm	Oval	Floral
M39	125 x 50mm	Rectangle	Floral
M40	230 x 160mm	Oval	Floral
M42	112 x 112mm	Corner	Floral
M43	125 x 125mm	Corner	Motif
M45	195 x 70mm	Rectangle	Floral
M46	115 x 70mm	Rectangle	Floral
M47	90 x 90mm	Square	Floral
M48	195 x 70mm	Rectangle	Floral
M50	100 x 100mm	Square	Floral
M51	195 x 70mm	Rectangle	Floral
M55	250 x 30mm	Rectangle	Floral
M63	320 x 320mm	Octagonal	Mandolin
M64	320 x 120mm	Rectangle	Mandolin
M64S	317.5 x 127mm	Rectangle	Mandolin
M65	130mm	Circle	Neptune
M66	180 x 120mm	Oval	Shell
M70	304 x 25mm	Rectangle	Motif
M71	90 x 63mm	Oval	Floral
M72	380 x 220mm	Rectangle	Motif
M73	225mm	Circle	Motif
M74	200mm	Circle	Floral
M75	180 x 120mm	Rectangle	Floral

Marquetry Shells & Fans

Product Code	Size	Shape	Main Design Element
A1	88 x 46mm	Oval	Shell
A2	50 x 22mm 78 x 32mm 112 x 48mm 150 x 64mm	Oval	Shell
A3	50 x 22mm 78 x 32mm 112 x 48mm 150 x 64mm	Oval	Shell
A4	50 x 22mm 78 x 32mm 112 x 48mm 150 x 64mm	Oval	Shell
A5	50 x 22mm 78 x 32mm 112 x 48mm 150 x 64mm	Oval	Shell
A6	78 x 34mm	Oval	Acorn
A7	78 x 34mm	Oval	Feathers
A8	50mm	Circle	Shell
A9	40mm 50mm	Circle	Shell
A10	80 x 44mm	Oval	Vase
A15	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Shell
A17	28 x 20mm 35 x 24mm 40 x 26mm 46 x 30mm 50 x 34mm 64 x 40mm 70 x 46mm 77 x 50mm 90 x 52mm	Oval	Fan 12 Segments
A17	100 x 54mm 127 x 68mm 150 x 80mm 177 x 95mm 230 x 122mm 304 x 162mm	Oval	Fan 16 Segments
A22	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Shell

Product Code	Size	Shape	Main Design Element
A25	50mm 65mm 76mm 100mm 130mm	Oval	Shell
A27	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Shell
A29	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Shell
A31	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Shell
A53	18 x 18mm 25 x 25mm 35 x 35mm 70 x 70mm	Corner	Fan
A54	35mm 50mm 58mm 70mm	Circle	Fan 12 Segments
A54	78mm 100mm 130mm 150mm 180mm 204mm 230mm 304mm	Circle	Fan 16 Segments
A58	80 x 80mm	Corner	Shell
A59	90 x 90mm	Corner	Fan
A60	27 x 27mm 40 x 40mm 55 x 55mm 80 x 80mm 100 x 100mm 130 x 130mm	Corner	Fan
A69	65 x 42mm 90 x 60mm	Oval	Sunflower
M14DL	95 x 62mm	Rectangle	Sunflower
M44	50mm 80mm	Circle	Sunflower
M62	135mm	Circle	Sunflower

Fretwork Repair

Product Code	Overall Size	Actual Fret Size	Thickness	Wood Types	Sold As
F01	400 x 50mm	360 x 36mm	1.5mm	Walnut	Single
F02	420 x 38mm	365 x 30mm	1.5mm	Ebony, Sapele or Walnut	Single
F03	510 x 52mm	470 x 36mm	2.0mm	Mahogany	Single
F04	400 x 50mm	330 x 34mm	1.5mm	Sapele or Walnut	Single
F05	268 x 77mm	245 x 55mm	2.0mm	Mahogany	Pair
F06	260 x 104mm	230 x 68mm	3.0mm	Walnut	Pair

The Actual Fret Size excludes the rebate.

Craft Knives

Not sure which craft knife you need, click here to view further information on our handles and blades, includes the Swann Morton brand.

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