Thread: ebay scales

Originally Posted by RezDog

My thought is yes. Although I have never made seven identical wedges. I think it should work out just fine. It works fast and easy so even if you have to scratch a few it will not take much time and any that are too thin you can remelt and try again.

I agree. You might scratch a few but you can re-make them or make more if you have enough lead.

Oh my greatness, in the time it took rezdog for that post, I have now hammered out three wedges from one sinker. So easy! Thank you so much!!!

Originally Posted by dooey

Oh my greatness, in the time it took rezdog for that post, I have now hammered out three wedges from one sinker. So easy! Thank you so much!!!

Now the rest should go very quickly!

Seven rough wedges! Done!



too excited, will continue later tonight

Originally Posted by dooey

Seven rough wedges! Done!

Now that ya got the hang of it, you won't have that problem again because you know how to do it! It's easy once you know ho it's done. You're gonna make it. I can't wait to see your finished set!

I always glue one side. I have no idea why.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I always glue one side. I have no idea why.

would that be to stop it sliding around excessively while you try and file it down to size?

I think it had more to do with drilling the wedge. I can't remember why I started doing it but that makes complete sense too. I glue the rough wedge with CA on one side and assemble with screws check that it all fits well. Finish the wedge, remove the blade and final buff the outside of the scales and then pin and hopefully I just have to wax and polish, but have had to repair slipped file marks on occasion.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I always glue one side. I have no idea why.

Good reply! I think he figured it out.

I learned to glue one side to keep the wedge from moving, especially with one pin. If two pins are used you can do it but it isn't as important.