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Vlad,

your comments are correct, I'm going to ensure custom fits for sure. And yes, I'm hooked.

Gary

Very deep and meaningful Xman.

Just think what history has passed whilst this wood lay in a swamp. Empires have risen and fallen, kings dethroned etc...

Gary

John,

Rimu is not too bad but I'm gonna redo a set in 3850yr old swamp kauri..watch this space.:D

Gary

Xman, got ya now.

I'm going to make some finer scales about the same width as standard plastic scales probably modelled off a Henkels Twinworks etc...

I've just got some very nice grained...

Xman,

The scales are on the chunky side, well the first ones were anyway. These latest ones are quite slim. Your point is noted and one that has not passed my attention.

I like the side profile...

Well LX, I say go for it.

I must admit to having wasted a few nice pieces of wood and numerous brass pins and washers.

My advice is to try it on some ordinary stuff first then go for it. You...

Thanks for the compliment LX but Vlad is a true master at this.
I'm still in the early stages of the disease.

Gary

I've just finished my first set of scales with liners. I must sing praises of Bill Ellis's Blog for assistance. Hurraaayyyyyyy....Thanks for all of your efforts in setting that up and sharing Bill.
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