Thread: Suggestions for red scale material.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

Why not plain plexiglass, painted to what ever color of red you want and then sealed with 5 or 6 coats of varnish?
Easy, cheap, durable, and just about any color you can dream up.

I wouldn't think it easier or cheaper than just buying the color plexiglas I want and using it.

Originally Posted by Hart

I wouldn't think it easier or cheaper than just buying the color plexiglas I want and using it.

Okay, if you can find the color that you want, then that is definitely easier.

Hello, I have some African Bloodwood, extremely hard, not fire engine but probably the brighest red of any wood, throw some good oil on it and it really snaps.
Not sure yet how to post pic.
John

PVC is horrible to work with & melts more than it sands. At least the stuff I've used.

Originally Posted by Matheus

Why not PVC? It's cheap, freakinlgy chemical and mechanical resistant, and have a nice, uniform solid color. I can assure you it will outlast acrylic.

If you want acrylic (sorry I haven't read the whole thread) try a signmaker they will almost certainly have a bin full of acrylic off cuts.

Red Imp scales are often available . Or you could find a nice complete specimen and send me the unwanted blade !


I did a restore of a Frederick Reynolds in bloodwood. I don't think it would suit your needs.

Originally Posted by Havachat45

You could also try your local signwriter. They might have some offcuts that you may be able to get gratis.

as i said, i hadn't read the whole thread prior to posting

i found these guys on line, i know nothing about them though.
B & C Plastics Ltd
761 Mckay Road
Pickering, ON

I found this but I doubt it is what you are looking for:

Linen - Red Linen 3/16" - MICARTA(tm), Phenolic - Handle Material

I can't think of anything else except the Red Imp scales Wirm mentioned! I know someone on here with some Red Imp scales that have a junk blade! You could always turn them inside out to get rid of the Red Imp etching. He offered them to me because I have a better blade than the one he has but the blade I have has hone wear but it isn't junk like his. I'll tell you who it is if you want. Besides, I have myself a nice Red Imp with very little wear so I'd be more than happy to share this member with you. I also looked at what Jamie showed here:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ml#post1498109

That might be the ticket! Or.................I found this on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3mm-Red-Glos...item27f58b656f