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    Default First set of scales, probably not my last

    Hey everyone,

    I thought I'd share my scales that I just finished making today. They are made from some left over walnut that I had. I am pretty happy with how they turned out for being my first set! I used some maple as the wedge to give a little contrast, the wedge glued to one side. Stainless steel and brass hardware, I couldn't find any nickle silver rod at either of the 2 hobby stores I tried or the 2 hardware stores. But I think the mixed colors on the hardware do a great job of tying the silver color of the steel and the brown color of the wood all together! I made small nylon washer/spacers for between the blade and the scales as well. I still need to do some minor adjusting to center up the blade, I might even just re-pin the pivot end again for some practice (and I think I flattened out the brass a little too much). But hey, first time, I'm happy, and I can only do a better job in the future! The original scales on my Dovo broke, that's why I made the new ones. Everywhere I checked was out of the original black replacements, and I don't have the money for the more expensive replacements. I did find some wood ones online for $20, but I knew I had some left over wood. So I decided to save $20 and make them myself! Here she is!
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    very good for your first try. yeah it shoudnt be your last you seemed gifted at scale making !

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    Wow,

    Those look a helluvalot better than my first 3 sets...

    Excellent job, very clean and even looking lines.
    Fit and finish look tops too.

    Be proud, keep us posted on your next set.......and there will be a next set.....

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    I'm not usually a fan of wood scales but those look pretty nice.

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    That's a first set to be proud of, great job
    Need help or tutoring? Check out the  .

    Rune

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    That looks like a great job to me. A very well done first set.

    Bob

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    Thank you everyone!!
    Although I am a little curious as to exactly how to adjust the pivot pin to center the blade better. Its hugging the side facing the picture a little. I have heard people mention centering the blade by adjusting their pin. But am a little lost on that.

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    Nice lines. I still can't do that..

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    Very nice work!

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    Muskie

    That is a stellar first run. Pat yourself on the back and get cracking on the next set of scales.

    Jerry
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