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Thread: Bengall with lignum vitae scales
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04-24-2013, 01:10 AM #1
Bengall with lignum vitae scales
The original scales on this Bengall were badly cracked. No polishing, just removed the rust and replaced the scales. I wouldn't say lignum vitae is the most beautiful wood, but it does oxidize to an interesting green color. It's also naturally oily, so it isn't damaged by water.
Sharpness for a cutting tool could be defined as two surfaces meeting at a line of zero width. - Leonard Lee
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04-24-2013, 01:18 AM #2
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Thanked: 4249Nice work and good wood choice for the scales Enjoy!
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04-24-2013, 01:20 AM #3
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Thanked: 2027Thats vera wood,put it in the sun,U.V light will turn it real dark in a few days.they look great.
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Thanked: 13236Ships and the old Billy Clubs that cops carried
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04-24-2013, 02:36 AM #9
I like hearing about all the different scale materials used.
This one seems intresting!
Was it easy to work with?
Ed
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04-24-2013, 04:01 AM #10
For the most part yes. It's an extremely hard wood but still planes ok, and scrapes even better. The only thing to really watch out for is that it splits easily. If you pin without washers you'd have to be very careful. A friend of mine who's worked on old boats told me that back in the day when they used wood this hard for planking they had to drill pilot holes just to drive a nail in it.
Sharpness for a cutting tool could be defined as two surfaces meeting at a line of zero width. - Leonard Lee