Thread: Feedback on restore wanted

This was my first time working with acrylic. This DD was one I posted about earlier with a question about blueing the tang. The discussion led to not only blueing the tang and spine, but coloring in the stamping on the tang. I'll take any constructive feedback on how I did on this one. I'm not looking to sell it, just want to do the best job I can.

TIA

Goog

love it~~~

this is your first ? then you have to be very happy.
My handle was ugly and even handles wasn't matching very well.
Just practice you will do great job.
thank you for sharing.
good work.

Let's start by you telling us what you see needs improving

I've done wood scales before, but this is my first time with acrylic. I appreciate the praise. Don't be shy. I know some of you sell these for a living. What would you do differently?

Goog

Originally Posted by kevint

Let's start by you telling us what you see needs improving

To me, the scales look wrong. I cant' put my finger on it. They look....plastic, artificial...amateur? Something is off and I can't put my finger on it.

Goog

for me the upper curve is not even unless that is by design.
I find that a half round file works wonders when you want to make an even curve and have to do it by hand.

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

To me, the scales look wrong. I cant' put my finger on it. They look....plastic, artificial...amateur? Something is off and I can't put my finger on it.

Goog

what did you use to shape the scales. How did you make the radius edges etc

I traced the outline from another scale onto the acrylic with a sharpie, then cut through the line with a scroll saw. Taped the 2 pieces together, then took them to a drum sander to remove the line.

Goog

Wow, it looks great! Good job, and the scales work really well with the blade.

Awesome!