Thread: Acrylic Scales on a W&B

Originally Posted by Stropper

Lately I've been trying to make scales in acrylic to try and get the hang of it. I've stuck to simple transparent acrylic and worked it with the same techniques I would use for wood. I am liking this material. Here's some pictures of one of the latest.

That is one very nice "emerald gem" of a razor! I like the classic shape of the scales, and that the bullseye washers on the toe are highlighted by the darker color provided by the wedge. Again, very nice!

I like!!!!

Where may I ask do you get the acrylic?

The kind words are much appreciated. As to where I get the acrylic, I'm sure there's a bunch of places but I brought mine from these folks:Delvie's Plastics Inc. and the service was good.

I used 3/16th inch sheets for most,but for big blades I prefer 1/4 and make the scales fuller. If your not using a belt sander you may want to go down 1/16th. After I sand with sand paper up to 2k I buff with a felt wheel on a dremel at a fairly slow speed ,to not burn the plastic.

The plastic comes with paper on both sides. Draw your outline on twice and cut out on the jig saw leaving 1/16th of so around the outside. I stick the two pieces together with double sided tape(2 small pieces because it doesn't take much). Drill your holes.

Head for the drum sander,pick a side (the same side you used for the holes) and sand to the outline. Next head to the belt sander and rough out your shape. Go from there to hand files (in fact hand files are all you really need). After that it's sanding and then buffing.

Here's some more pictures:

Most excellent of you to share! I am going to give it a go! Thank You!