Thread: One pice scale tutorial round up

If you've com this far I must have done something right

Step 21 - Look around at our mess and go inside

Step 22 - Put in rack with all your other hair removal implements

Step 23 - pour a nice drink and post a tutorial


For me the biggest problem I had was finding the right way to make the slit with having the least amount of curvature (from blade) to straighten out. By standing the work piece on end you take a chance of the blade grabbing an ripping the piece out of the fixture. This can be alsmost eliminated by making the fixture out of hardwood (oak), making it thick enough to hold a good portion of the piece, making sure the piece is tight in the jig and sawing very slowly.

You don't necessarily need all the tools that I used but it made the process much easier not only in making the scales, but in making the jig as well. For me, pinning 2 piece scales together has been more failure than success due to my impatience, but one piece seem to flow smoother for some reason. It may be more steps but less finesse.

I hope this helps someone out, it sure was fun. This method for me has opend up the door for a more unique approach on making scales (some designs such as my lady scales need more work but the concept is there). Have fun, I'll try to answer questions. To the gurus on the forum, please pick up and add for what I may have left off.

Jerry
AKA - Kilowattkid