Thread: Two More in Paua Abalone

I just finished two more rescales in Paua Abalone ALVS (acrylic laminated veneer sheets):

Wade and Butcher FBU: I put this one in Austin's brass bullseye collars, with brass pins and wedge. I had hoped to use NiAg pins for contrast, but the ones I have are a tad over-size for those collars. I'm not sure, but this one might be a re-grind, as it seems like a very thin grind. In any event, I treated myself on this one and got the blade basically restored and scale-ready from Steve on Ebay-I don't know if he's a member here.


Henckels Platinum 401: This one got SS collars, brass pins and wedge. Another easy clean-up that I got in a blade lot from Onimaru.


Together on my SB Arkie:

Back side:

Brass wedge end:

I am enjoying learning how to work this material. I feel that I have a pretty good handle now on how to contour, sand and polish it without tearing it up, melting it, etc. I've got enough for one more set of scales; I'm just debating whether to use it on a Dubl Duck or a Krupp I've got in the que. Thanks for looking! Aaron/SHD