My first attempt at making scales

**nicknbleeding** · 12-11-2009, 01:38 AM

Well on my way home i picked up a piece of wood. They did not have any exotic wood but i saw a nice piece of cherry. I hope it will be ok. I cut 2 sets.

**mrbhagwan** · 12-11-2009, 04:16 AM

Looks pretty good so far!

You're way ahead of what I did when I made my first set - I see you are shaping your wedge piece at the same time as your scales. Your edges will line up flush that way. I didn't do that, and you could tell.

There are plenty of guys here who are excellent at finishing wood, and have posted great tips on working with various types including cherry. Keep us posted on your progress.

**nicknbleeding** · 12-11-2009, 04:33 AM

Thank you! Im wondering what finish i should use. What are people using?

**nun2sharp** · 12-11-2009, 04:39 AM

You might consider a cherry finish to compliment the wood, maybe some tung oil and then some quality wood wax to seal it up. So far so good!

**straightrobert** · 12-11-2009, 04:52 AM

How did you cut the one piece scales in the picture?

**nicknbleeding** · 12-11-2009, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by straightrobert

How did you cut the one piece scales in the picture?

I cut it on a band saw. I sut the scale shape first then I measured to the center of the scale. Then evenly out from the line. At the wendge 1mm to each side. At the pivot 4mm to each side. The scale is for a 8/8 friodur.

How long does it take tung oil to dry?

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