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  1. 02-22-2009, 05:46 AM #1
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    Ok guys here is my first attempt at scales.. they are claro walnut w/ a quilted maple wedge. The finish is semi gloss poly..just waiting for the blade to be pinned (when my washers come in this week. I'll post better pics when I'm done... (all of the dark spots are the grain and figure of this wood... I really need some better photos).
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    These get 2 thumbs up from me!


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    Nice Job, I hope my first set comes out that nice.
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    They look great!.. I like the curve you gave them..

    I hope my wenge will cooperate and turn into some beautiful scales as well.(maybe if I ask nicely)

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    Wow! They look great. What size stock did you use, 1/8 or 3/16?
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    Nice job Del. I really like the shape of the scales.

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    Really good job & it's always a feeling of relief to get the first ones under your belt!
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    They look great, i love the shape
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    Quote Originally Posted by grags View Post
    Wow! They look great. What size stock did you use, 1/8 or 3/16?
    I started with 1/4 inch stock, but I thickness sanded them down to 1/8 using a homebuilt drum sanding jig. They are actually just a hair under 1/8th right now
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    Very nice shape, the finish looks great. There is something about a satin finish that I really like.

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