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CA = superglue. You basically apply it in thin coats with a rubber glove... After about 12 to 15 coats, you sand it up to a mirror finish. It's very cool, if a little time consuming...

Josh

No, I think you're right. The other wood is much redder. This is more dark brown.

Josh

Oops. Did I get the name of the wood wrong? I got the wood from Jim, so he would know...

Josh

I'm thinking about getting a small belt sander. Nothing like Bill's Burr King, but something to speed along the sanding and help even it out would be nice. :)

Josh

Recognize the wood? :)

Josh

Good catch there... That was actually partly a finger print. It could use a little buff with my Dremel bristle discs, though...

Josh

My latest effort... The blade is sanded to a 400-grit satin finish. The scales are padouk wood with a CA finish... Brass spacer.

It came out pretty well, but of course we'll focus on the flaws......