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05-09-2020, 10:32 AM #1Senior Member
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Made some scales this week
Cut a cherry tree about 5 years ago - some pieces were lying around so I decided to give it a try. Everything was done by hand , no electricity involved . Big axe to split , small axe to get me a 5/8 thick piece , wood file to flatten and some sanding paper (100 to 500 grit) + drenched in wood oil. Here is the outcome (on top of the leftover pieces).
I was tryin' to figure out which is worse,ignorance or apathy...Then I realized I don't know and I don't care...
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05-09-2020, 10:36 AM #2
Well done!
I have some cherry about the same age. Might give it a go.If you don't care where you are, you are not lost.
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They look great.
Originally Posted by bartds
Cut a cherry tree about 5 years ago - some pieces were lying around so I decided to give it a try. Everything was done by hand , no electricity involved . Big axe to split , small axe to get me a 5/8 thick piece , wood file to flatten and some sanding paper (100 to 500 grit) + drenched in wood oil. Here is the outcome (on top of the leftover pieces).
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Beautiful looking scales.
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Great colour and nice work.
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Really, really nice.
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The grain is so rich and deep. Beautiful finish.
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05-09-2020, 03:40 PM #8Senior Member
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Thank you all for the nice comments . Yes I have two candidates . The 504 is a 15/16 with crappy scales ... Them scales have become so brittle that they just keep on breaking . They were glued on several places. A pity I heard too late about the use of liners.
The Belgian made 'Leveaux' is a true wedge , 6/8 , made mid 19th century , missing wedge ... scales are ok - will also give me an opportunity to do a thorough cleaning
I am leaning towards the Leveaux as I consider the Bartmann scales as a must on a 504 ?
Don't know yet.
What do you guys think ?
thanks for the input
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