I had two Duble Duck with broken scales. The first one, the Goldedge, has now a makassar scale and the second one, the Satinedge, scales from swiss peartree.
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I had two Duble Duck with broken scales. The first one, the Goldedge, has now a makassar scale and the second one, the Satinedge, scales from swiss peartree.
Very nice. :) Was it hard to get bolsters off and refit them to the new scales?
Easier then I thought. First I used the original scale to copy the form. Then I used a heating pistol to get the brass inlays. This destroy the original plastic scales, but the inlay keep safe.
To make them fit, i used my little ball peen hammer with very soft hits. They are fixed with super glue gel.
Very nice job preserving the bolsters! :bow I've ordered some macassar ebony. Did you use any backing for it? How is it to work with?
Inspiring work, I'll have a go at mine now.:tu
@Kyle76: No I dont us a backing. The work with this wood is fine. It is very hard and good to polish. I like it realy very much. A little linseedoil is all you need. This give the wood a deep black color.
Wow! Those bolsters and the wood classy.
Nice work.
Charlie
I know this is just temptation.. Go ahead and offer them for $10 or more and see what happens. I'd go maybe $12 or more.
Wooh . . . can't wait to see them appear in the B/S/T forum :w
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Originally Posted by Buddel
Nice Clean work !!! It's good to see someone who is not afraid to try something, and make it work for them..
Wow!! They look great, very nice work...Better than New :D
the scales look great!!!