Well, here I go! My first project. I've been doing stuff like this for years. As a hobby I refinish firearms and pretty much exclusively use KG Gunkote. Some of my stuff can be seen here. Keep in mind, the camo G19 was shot with a little point and shoot in a buddies kitchen. I never did get good shots of it before I traded it for a PM9.

KG Gunkote pictures by toothlesrooster - Photobucket

I also do some amature photography. I shot this blade in a quick, makeshift (5 minute) light box. I have a nicer set up I made, but it's all broken down and stored. I need to get it out since I've gotten the new D90 in.

Here it is. A J. Wonstenholm & Son EBRO wedge.
Scales are shot and it's got some nicks in the blade. Some pitting and a little rust. But I thought, if I'm going to do it, I may as well restore something I want to keep. The blade first, then the scales. Wish me luck! I'm getting ready to put it into my tumbler as I type this.