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10-28-2010, 12:16 AM #1At this point in time...
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Really nice work !!!! everything looks tight and snug...
The wood finish came out looking great even in the pics I bet it looks even better in person...
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10-28-2010, 12:19 AM #2Scale Maniac
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NICE! Great work for so early in the restoration sickness!
Like Glen said, if the finish looks that nice in pics it must be great in person... finishes are darn tootin' hard to get nice pictures of.
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10-28-2010, 12:19 AM #3Senior Member
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Great job. I especially like the Ben Hur!
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10-28-2010, 12:39 AM #4
Yes, the finish does look better in person.
As far as snug, the only imperfection is the wedges stick out just the teensiest bit above the wood at one spot. That was because I didnt leave the wedges in place when doing the final sanding... live and learn.
Thanks for the compliments, I really feel proud of these 2 and can't wait to work on a piece of Amboyna Burl I have for a Wostenholm and a dubl Duck Special #1
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10-28-2010, 12:42 AM #5
Thanks Legal. I really love the design of it too, and that Cocobolo was the best section of the piece I bought, the colors are astounding.
I am probably going to repeat that design alot, I rally like it, the finger notch is perfect when the handle is extended straight out, and when the handle is up at a ninety degrees it gives more room on the tang for my fat fingers.
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10-28-2010, 01:38 AM #6Lookin like a crim
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Very nice work, the scales look great. You are right to feel proud.
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10-28-2010, 02:18 AM #7..mama I know we broke the rules...
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love the notch in the bottom of the scales. nice touch.
great looking pins too.
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10-28-2010, 02:25 AM #8Senior Member
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NICE I want one
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10-28-2010, 03:18 AM #9The Great & Powerful Oz
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Nice work. Love that oil finished Cocobolo.
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10-28-2010, 03:20 AM #10Senior Member
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Those scales are beautiful!
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