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07-06-2011, 04:19 PM #1Scale Maniac
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Max Voos "FLIC" in Turkish Walnut
Well, Glen and I must have been channeling the same muse when Travis sent us our blocks of Turkish Walnut and asked for "Classy Scales." I finished this one yesterday and spent most of last night fighting with my light box...
Scales are a simple design, flat panels to let the wood really speak for itself. Used my special Tung Oil blend to rub these until they shine like a French lacquer. Brass pins, and a brass-lined faux tortoiseshell wedge...
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07-06-2011, 04:23 PM #2Scale Maniac
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A few more pics:
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07-06-2011, 04:33 PM #3Senior Member
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WOW! Very nice.
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07-06-2011, 04:38 PM #4Poor Fit
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Looks beautiful. Very nicely done...love the wood and the finish
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07-06-2011, 07:58 PM #5Razor Vulture
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"Classy Scales" Indeed! Nice work!
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I rest my case.
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07-06-2011, 08:22 PM #6aka shooter74743
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Very nice indeed. Funny you bring this up, but I shaved with a razor named "THE BOOS" today. Love the wedge work & finish...
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Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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07-06-2011, 08:29 PM #7Senior Member
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I want it lol
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07-06-2011, 08:48 PM #8Know thyself
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That is some sexy wood. Wait... that's not what I mean...
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07-06-2011, 10:32 PM #9Shattered
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Whoa! That is amazing work and I can't believe how well that brass liner turned out. I still can't get over how well that wood looks when it's finished.
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07-07-2011, 03:12 AM #10The Great & Powerful Oz
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Very pretty timber & the scales complement the square point perfectly.
btw wait till you shave test that baby
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