Started work on this set of Gilles today.
Firstly I drilled out the pins and then I took blades through greaseless 180 to 600 grit, then numerous polishing compounds . They are oiled in the pictures .
The scales are beautiful tortoise shell . Those I went 1k/2k/3k glass paper and then buffed. My new favourite material.
I have ordered some thicker pins , the holes on these are too large for 1/16 rods and they have octagon spacers too :)
There is also the case to consider , I will try my hand at refurbishing the inside..
Cheers guys..
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