Zipflex

I don't buy it from vendors on Alibaba. I purchase from a Chinese manufacturer who makes using Chuck's process. It's the same as I get from an Australian supplier. I am aware of Chuck's contribution to this. I saw his first photo-types in person when it was hideously expensive. - I was using the term generically.

Remember, all my posts are based on what I experience. I know little about zip flex. I'm not dissing it - I just don't like it.

I suggest you try it. Zipflex was created as Kevin was looking for a better way to do purflings. Kevin Ryan is one of the finest and most innovative builders in the world. Some of his contributions to the community are genius. A5 Kerfed liners, Zipflex, the nut spacing ruler and the Ryan bevel to name a few.
Here’s one of mine.

up load pic

As said, I think the black line is chunky and it overpowers the abalone: