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04-05-2008, 07:49 PM #1Member
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wood scales.
Anyone ever use KOA to make scales? I have a couple of pieces laying around. Also how hard is it to make your own? Thanks .
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04-06-2008, 06:24 AM #2Hones & Honing
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May I suggest you post your question in the restoration forum? That is where the relevant experience lies.
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04-06-2008, 03:01 PM #3Member
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Sorry nwbe mistake.
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04-06-2008, 03:38 PM #4Member
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The Polynesians still make outrigger canoes out of koa wood. It would be perfect for scales.
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04-06-2008, 04:44 PM #5lost
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would you like me to move it?
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04-07-2008, 01:49 PM #6Traveling east.....
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This would prolly be better placed in the resto section; more views.
But to answer your question, yes I just made several (have one set left even). Not bad to work with; good wieght but will scorch (turn black) easily. Not hard to fix with some sanding, but scorches easier than I expected.
Beautiful results!
v/r
Allen
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04-08-2008, 12:54 AM #7Member
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Here is a Joe Chandler restore posted a while back with Koa scales. I'm thinking they worked out okay!
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