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I started my first set of epoxy coated scales Sunday. They are still curing but I really like how they are coming along. They're made from quilted maple with a bar top epoxy. I have a little sanding to do to even out the finish and will apply polycrylic as the final finish.
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As always any tips and critique are welcome.
Looks good! I only did it once. Used the same product. Whatta mess! I did not have much luck sanding the bartop stuff. Curious, why the top coat?
There are a few bubbles that didn't raise properly and I will have to remove a bit of material. They extra coat is so bring the smoothness and high gloss back more easily.
Gotcha. I had heard of using a heat gun to get the bubbles out before curing. I messed mine up trying to sand and polish. Just layered some more bartop on it!Quote:
Originally Posted by meleii
Tomorrow I can start the cleanup process, grinding the drips and sealing the inside. Then start the sanding process and recoat. Hopefully they will be done by Friday.
Looks good, I really like the quilted maple!
Nice looking scales. :tu
Where are the holes for the blade and wedge though? :thinking:
I find it MUCH easier to get everything lined up and STRAIGHT if I do the holes FIRST!
Trying to drill on a rounded or finished top coat could be much harder to get straight... JMO
Too late for that! I DO like to use reinforced collars so the peens don't sink into the clear!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevhead
I tend to wait to drill the holes until I'm near assembly. I them mock it up with a wooden tang I have because as with everything I do I may change my mind on the wedge material or position of the pivot pin based on weight and balance.
The reinforced washers are a great idea I would have overlooked.
I am still undecided on the wedge. Either faux ivory, black g10 or a layered brass and blue g10. That will all depend on how I feel when I go to fit everything up.
