Thread: First restoration - Wapi scaled in Padauk

Hi Gents - well, this one's for all those here at SRP that have helped me along the way. I got home, my order from Microfasteners.com had arrived, and I was ready to put my re-scaled Wapi together. I had to drill out the pivot hole in the razor tang to 3/32 to accept the brass tubing bushing, but other than that, it went together without too much trouble. It's pinned with brass rod and #0 washers, with #0W on the inside. (I have the hex screws coming, but they're on backorder).

Wood is Padauk with a Yellowheart spacer, sealed in CA.



Thank you all so much for your help!

Mark

Well my my that did turn out rather nice !!!!
Good fit and finish, I see you figured out the CA after all, way to stick with it....
Good job !!!! Mark

And the same warning I give to all the first time restorers....
Watch out RazorRestorationDisorder(RRD) is almost as bad as RAD is......

Thanks for the kind words, Glen. I just about managed not to permanently bond myself to the scales - but I have to say, I bought a pint of wipe on Poly just the same - this CA is just too finicky for my tastes. .

Thanks again Glen for the kind words, advice, and lending an ear.

Mark

Great job man !
Wish my first resto had that kind of pin alignment.

Very classy Mark!

I really like the shape of the scales and the contrast the Yellowheart spacer gives. Great job on the finish- I am a sucker for warm wood tones and the reds are a personal favorite!


v/r

Allen

Very nice job. love the scales!

Hi. (I'm just browsing around in this topic for the first time.)

Someone said "classy" and took the words out of my mouth.

Bravo! That looks great! Congratulations and well done

James.

WOW!!!! First restore and it looks like that!!!! Great Job..