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I'd be willing to bet the original front with a matching back should look very nice with that blade. If it doesn't appeal to you in the end you can always get new scales at that point. If it were my restore I'd probably want to try the old ones first.
Attachment 143167the iriginal front scale after soaking in near boiling water for 30 seconds then putting it in the cork bending unit I made. Let it sit over night. Has a slight outward curve, which is what I was going for. There is a little inward curve at the center, have to work on that.
Next, time to make a matching rear scale. Actually I will make a full set while I am at it, for instructional purposes, and to give an option.
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Here are the honey horns I have, gonna useone of the two middle ones, they are the most plain.
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The one on the right is more yellow, that is the one.
With the center marked, use a hobby coping saw. I dont leave more than about 1" overhang when cutting, too much vibration.
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Flip the piece around halfway thru, the coping saw wont reach all the way.Attachment 143171
Looking good.
Tape the two together. Shurtape doublesticky is what I use.Attachment 143175
Trace it out.
I tape the scale to ensure it doesnt move. Just a few small pieces.
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Back to the saw, dont get too close leave about 1/8 inch.
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A close view
