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  1. 04-14-2011, 07:10 PM #1
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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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  3. 04-14-2011, 07:13 PM #2
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    Very nice work

    What finish on the Purpleheart did you decide on????
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    Very nice! Great idea using guitar picks for the wedge
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Very nice work

    What finish on the Purpleheart did you decide on????
    Glen,

    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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    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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  10. 04-15-2011, 12:02 AM #6
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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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    Very nice! I would like to have one like this.
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    Beautiful work Maxi . Very nice touch
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    Hand sanded?? Ouch... my fingers hurt just thinking about it. Nice job... it looks good.
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