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09-24-2013, 12:51 PM #9
I figured the best bet would be to finish the scales and do a touch-up on the wedge end if needed..
I have Tung Oil. I've also done a single coat, rubbed CA finish on other projects and it turned out great.
Thanks Jamie...
I drilled the holes before I shaped the scales. I used the light duty tape to adhere the two blanks and did all the contouring with them stuck together as it's far easier to be sure they are symmetrical. I rely primarily on touch when doing these kinds of projects... the finger tips will find high and low spots pretty easily.
I drilled the wedge after I sized it and rough shaped it.. sandwiched it between the scales and marked the hole and then drilled it. Like you, I went oversize a little, but I did it because given the wedge shape, the drill press would put a hole at an angle to the center line. Going slightly over eliminated that, but did make for the need to glue the wedge.. I think.
Good call on the shape interfering with stropping. But I did check that out prior to finalizing the shape. No worries there.---------------------------------------------------
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