Tennis Facharbeit In Clear Acrylic

Hi all!
Here is my Tennis Facharbeit just rescaled in clear acrylic ... the scales i got it in didn't seem to fit at all so I figured with the etching still so nice, I'd give her some see through clothes :)
I hope you all like her!
Mike
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Looks fantastic sir. Youve done a great job.
I love the scales... One day, if youre up for it, i may put in an order for a set!

Very nice! I'm also a fan of clear acrylic scales, and love the logic in your decision to incorporate them here. They appear to be graceful and slender, rather than thick and awkwardly clunky... bravo!

Q: Self-made, or acquired? Curious mind, and all that...

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Originally Posted by JBHoren

Very nice! I'm also a fan of clear acrylic scales, and love the logic in your decision to incorporate them here. They appear to be graceful and slender, rather than thick and awkwardly clunky... bravo!

Q: Self-made, or acquired? Curious mind, and all that...

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Sorry I should have elaborated ..... I cut them out of some scrap acrylic from window stock ... the wedge is burgundy linen micarta ... pins are brass ... washers are all small stainless.
thanks for the compliments all.
Mike

Nicely done. Looks like you achieved a great finish on that acrylic and the wedge sets them off nicely.

I've tried working with plexiglass/acrylic. It is not so simple as it may seem. My hat is off to you sir! :chapeau Beautiful scales, well proportioned and befitting the blade. Job well done!

Randy

You can be very proud of that work. The scales really showcase a superb razor. Enjoy.

Very cool, liking the clear scales more and more

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Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Sorry I should have elaborated ..... I cut them out of some scrap acrylic from window stock ... the wedge is burgundy linen micarta ... pins are brass ... washers are all small stainless.
thanks for the compliments all.
Mike

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How do you finish the scales? It seems like plexi or clear acrylics scratch easy (you know how they get hazy?). Do you just polish them or do you coat them with anything (CA finish)?

Thanks,
D

Nicely done for sure! the finish on the scales looks flawless! Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by dfafs

How do you finish the scales? It seems like plexi or clear acrylics scratch easy (you know how they get hazy?). Do you just polish them or do you coat them with anything (CA finish)?

Thanks,
D

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Believe it or not, they are just sanded to 2000 wet and polished out with a dremel and mothers metal polish :)
I guessed it to be a bit of a rubbing compound so I figured it couldn't hurt. Worked like a charm :tu
Thanks!
Mike

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Originally Posted by WhiteLion

I've tried working with plexiglass/acrylic. It is not so simple as it may seem. My hat is off to you sir! :chapeau Beautiful scales, well proportioned and befitting the blade. Job well done!

Randy

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I have never worked with acrylic and just have bought 4 different colours to start. What problems have you had? I guess, mechanical polishing.

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Originally Posted by Mcbladescar

Believe it or not, they are just sanded to 2000 wet and polished out with a dremel and mothers metal polish :)
I guessed it to be a bit of a rubbing compound so I figured it couldn't hurt. Worked like a charm :tu
Thanks!
Mike

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Thanks for the help it works great! Attachment 115449