Thread: Scale Material

Well, this is a cool thread. Funny, I just made an amber wedge after a couple of failed attempts and am considering trying other things with it as well. Too brittle for scales, definitely. But as a part scale inlay, or part of a finished scale mounted as a laminate? That's possible I think. Someone like Thaeris, with his mad MOP skills could probably do it. Me, heck no. I'm too heavy handed I think.
Tis a gorgeous material to look at and hold though. Would make for some smooth, lightweight skins if it could be done..
Cheers.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Well, this is a cool thread. Funny, I just made an amber wedge after a couple of failed attempts and am considering trying other things with it as well. Too brittle for scales, definitely. But as a part scale inlay, or part of a finished scale mounted as a laminate? That's possible I think. Someone like Thaeris, with his mad MOP skills could probably do it. Me, heck no. I'm too heavy handed I think.
Tis a gorgeous material to look at and hold though. Would make for some smooth, lightweight skins if it could be done..
Cheers.

Agree with Mike! Love the stuff for wedges but found it very brittle with little or no flex, which in my estimation, makes amber questionable, or at the very least, risky, for scale material.
I do love the look….

Originally Posted by bongo

I may be way off base here, but I really like Masecraft's "Tortuga East" polyester.
It reminds me of the Frederick Reynolds SR scales I've seen many a time.
LINK: Polyester Tortuga East 1/8"

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I sort of overlooked this material when you posted the link. But then today I see a razor which was restored using the Tortuga East. Super nice looking! Thanks for the link. I wonder if the density is anywhere close to the polyester? Anyway...thanks again.
Here is the link to the restore: http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ml#post1556746