Thread: Spike project

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Four hours on one scale? Impressive my friend. True artisan work there. Thank you for posting the pictures of your work.

Chris L

Thanks! However, that's just 4 hours so far. Course this sucker was being a pain and breaking saw blades right, left, and sideways. I figure about another three hours cutting, and then about three hours engraving for this scale.
Projects like this one are like those 2500 piece puzzels. Work on them for a while then let them sit for a bit, then go back to it till your done.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

here is the first scale cut and engraved.
I'll be filing and sanding the interior later this afternoon.

enjoy,

HOLY CROW!!! That's beautiful! (However, I liked the Celtic one you did better... those were astounding)

What are the odds that you sell your scales?

Originally Posted by ShavedZombie

HOLY CROW!!! That's beautiful! (However, I liked the Celtic one you did better... those were astounding)

What are the odds that you sell your scales?

Thanks!
Odds are *very* good. drop me a pm.

cheers

Man that is some cool work!! Now I'm gonna have to look for this celtic one that was mentioned. Excellent use of your time!

Red

I've got the interior filed, and sanded. The sanding at this size of work is a bit different. First tape the scale to a bench pin. Then cut wet/dry 400 grit sandpaper into strips 1/8" to 1/16" wide. Insert sandpaper into space and sand using an up and down motion.
Yes, it's about as tedious as it sounds, and no it's not my favorite part of this project.

I went ahead and put some black fill into the line to make the engraving show up better, and to also tell me where I need to carefully sand/buff the top surface to remove any excess scratches. (yeah, I missed a few spots. I'll get'em later. )

anyway, everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers,

ps. current time count is 10hrs. on this project for those who where curious

Amazing! you are a skilled craftsman that much is certain...