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    JMHO
    I agree with making the new ones s bit longer than the originals. Use a compass between the pivot hole of the blade to the furthest top/ end of the blade to determine how nice of an extension will be necessary. Design the new scales dimension to wedge from that.
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    A couple of thoughts.
    I would not want to have to make stuff without my compass, it is just a super useful tool. Richard has shown me new uses for an already loved tool.
    The Reaper would look bad ass in nice dark bog oak with the original inlays as on lays.
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    I think I worded it wrong, the celluloid shrunk.
    Not bad, and obviously the inlays still fit, it just must have lost length.
    On second thought I think I was worrying too much, just make the wedge a little shorter so the blade fits right.
    Thanks Richard for the compass reminder, that is the best way to lengthen.
    I agree Shaun, the bog oak will look great. I'm still contemplating a natural red material for the wedge.
    Was looking for something translucent.
    But only finding garnet and a couple other semi-precious stones and that might be a little hard to cut and shape.
    I've got a tile cutter..? Might be over-kill.
    Maybe stick with bloodwood.
    Scales soaking now... Here I go!
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    Here it is.. The inlays are off!
    The reapers and pivot end pieces were very easy, popped right off. The Lifetime was a PITA! Just would not get off.
    Ended up sticking it in the acetone and using one of the kids old toothbrushes to brush it until it began to move.
    No casualties. Successful first inlay removal.

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    Waist deep now Mike!
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    Waist deep now Mike!
    Yes my friend, he's now down the rabbit hole and

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    Good go, MikeT! If any residual cell sticks to any of it, a soak in some clean acetone will usually clear it off.
    What's the plan to stick them on the new scales?
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    Is that the inlay wire laying between the front circle and the scale? It looks pretty small diameter.

    I am glad I read old toothbrush.

    I wonder if acetone would shine your teeth up?

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    I'd like to sink them in a bit (tiny bit as they are very thin).
    Following the curves as close as possible to the outer edge of the inlays, but not on the inside holes.
    Push them into some bog epoxy, scrape off excess.
    Paying close attention to make it flush.
    Some fine detailing...
    I know they are thin, so it's not a huge deal to "onlay", some I've seen looked good, some bugged me.
    Figure I'll go for gold on this one and try to inlay those complicated little pieces of brass!

    Yep that's the wire, I pulled it out for ships and giggles.
    I keep all toothbrushes as they are great tools.
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    Another reason that pops into my head about that wire is a sacrificial anode.

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