First attempt fancy scales

**Mastershake** · 07-22-2011, 10:28 PM

I tried something different with these walnut scales. I used my Wade and Butcher 5/8 wedge scales as a beginning template and from there threw out all rules to see it walnut could do this.
I used Lucite as the wedge to not distract from the design.
It feels plenty sturdy, I just stuck one of my Lucite blanks in as a model. My Wade and Butcher is on some custom scales I made out of Lucite at the moment.
I hope you all like it, I call it "Bubbles".
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**Maxi** · 07-22-2011, 10:55 PM

I think that's really cool. Nice stuff!

**baldy** · 07-22-2011, 11:27 PM

Very nice. Looks like a lot of work has gone into them.

**Zephyr** · 07-22-2011, 11:34 PM

Great work, looks very nice

**spazola** · 07-22-2011, 11:52 PM

Those are some cool looking scales, great design. very innovative

Charlie

**paco664** · 07-23-2011, 12:03 AM

i like it... craftsmanship and hard work.... really paid off!!

**medicevans** · 07-23-2011, 01:22 AM

Awesome scales man. How's the walnut holding up? How much does it flex? Does it feel overly fragile in your hands?

**Mastershake** · 07-23-2011, 02:15 AM

I put on a W&B blade and they are super light and have some flex but no feel of breaking. I like them alot so far.
I think I will dissasemble it and clear coat it over the weekend.

**Mastershake** · 07-27-2011, 10:41 PM

Went a little different with the scales. Instead of just a clear coat I used a crystal clear epoxy resin with a blue dye in it and filled in the scales. I think they turned out cool. I'm going to install them on my Wade and Butcher small wedge when I finish them.

**medicevans** · 07-27-2011, 10:55 PM

How did you put the epoxy into the holes?

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