Thread: Some new scales for my Filarmonica

I started making some scales for one of the members but unfortunately his blade never reached me from Sweden. So, as one of my Filarmonicas was a bit too loose and had a fracture at the pivot pin I decided to make use of the scales I'd started.
They are black horn lined with copper and copper pins without washers. I kept to the traditional Filarmonica shape and, although the scales are heavier than the originals, the balance is still OK because it's a 7/8" blade.
Hope you like them.

Great work -they look super and can't help but be stronger than the originals.

Nice work! the wedge looks superb! Enjoy!

Very classy! Eversomuch better than those recycled Spanish detergent bottle Filly scales!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Nice work! the wedge looks superb! Enjoy!

Thanks - the thing about Filly scales is that they have inbuilt bearers on the inside pivot - this is to accomodate the tang which tapers at the monkey tail and would rub on the insides without them. So, despite using brass internal washers, I had to taper the wedge so that I created a bow that accepts the tang without catching.

Those scales look super clean. I love the copper accent with the two tone color scheme. You nailed it brother!

I really like the contrast the copper provides. Well done.

That is a work of genius. That comes together to look pretty sweet. Sorry about the missing razor. Somebody isn't going to be happy.

Stunning razor

I love the way the red on black pops. Can't believe I just said pops. Anyway, that is a classy razor, sir.