I made a posting over at the Badger and Blade; but haven't got much response. I figure this site may be worth a try.
I'm in the middle of a re-scaling project. please add any advice you can. Thanks Guys
The Original Scales
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5371/s5300077bn8.jpg
After Opening 'Er Up
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8854/dsc01390bc6.jpg
Tracing the Scales on to Oak (Look Carefully for trace lines)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5750/dsc01391tq8.jpg
All the Pieces Side by Sidehttp://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8092/dsci0011wf9.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9498/dsc01392lw2.jpg
Potentially What it Would Look Like If I Pinned The Raw Wood
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6468/dsc01393rk8.jpg
First Coat Of Stain
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1779/dsc01395to5.jpg
I put a second coat of stain on; and found the nice camera.
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2397/dsci0004mb9.jpg
Thanks For Looking
-Lawrence