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04-14-2011, 02:12 AM #1The Great & Powerful Oz
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Well done. Lot of work in restoring these old beasties.
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04-14-2011, 07:10 PM #2Senior Member
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Those scales are awsome, the wood is beautiful and I especially like how you mirrored the movement of the spine in the shape of the scales. Makes for a beautiful profile.
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04-14-2011, 07:13 PM #3At this point in time...
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Very nice work
What finish on the Purpleheart did you decide on????
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04-14-2011, 08:15 PM #4Poor Fit
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Very nice! Great idea using guitar picks for the wedge
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04-14-2011, 10:49 PM #5..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Glen,
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Very nice work
What finish on the Purpleheart did you decide on????
I'm a tung oil kinda guy. I roasted these scales in the oven for about 30 minutes at 200f. It was the first time i've tried that, so I really had no idea how long they should stay in.
Then I rubbed in 6 coats of real tung oil (Lee Valley brand), and let it cure for about 5 or so days before buffing with a cotton rag.
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04-14-2011, 11:16 PM #6At this point in time...
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I have tried the oven route, and the blow dryer routine...
The best I have found that gives the best control of color is an actual heat gun, they are rather inexpensive too...
Heat Gun - Great Deals on Heat Guns at Harbor Freight
I love the oil finishes myself, Tru-oil and actual Tung oils are my favs
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04-15-2011, 12:02 AM #7..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Perfect! I think I can get a gun similar to this downtown T.O. at Lee Valley. (In case you haven't realized....I love any excuse to get to Lee Valley!)
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04-21-2011, 04:52 AM #8Senior Member
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Very nice! I would like to have one like this.
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04-26-2011, 10:49 PM #9Str8 & Loving It
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Beautiful work Maxi
. Very nice touch
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04-26-2011, 10:57 PM #10senior member
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Hand sanded?? Ouch... my fingers hurt just thinking about it. Nice job... it looks good.
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