I attempted to post this about an hour ago but for some reason the system would kick me over to the User CP panel each time I submitted it. Wierd. Third time's a charm...

I had been working with some 3/4" figured maple in order to get some scale material. Unfortunately, all I have to work with right now are hand tools. I managed to get a block cut that's big enough to create some scales, then split the piece with a Japanese saw to get two 3/8" pieces. I have a LONG way to go and a lot of sanding before I have this stuff thin enough.

While I was plundering the miscellaneous wood scraps I have acquired I discovered a 2' x 3' sheet of walnut veneer that someone gave me. It's not good for scale materials right now, aside from inlay work, but I began to wonder if it could be cut and laminated into scale-sized pieces, similar to G10 or Micarta.

Has anyone tried to do something like this yet? If so, what's the best adhesive, and what's the best way to clamp the pieces with enough pressure to ensure a good bond in all the layers? Also, how hard would the material be to work once the adhesive cured?

Any ideas?