Thread: New wood for scales

Watch? I don't know if I'll leave. That's some seriously beautiful stuff. What will a set of scales end up costing do you think? Any idea?

X

A very good question Xman.
A certain knifemaker we all know will have some winging his way soon but not enough to sell though. His own consumption.
We may have to bolster this wood with a very thin sheet of brass or ally to stop any fracturing.
I'm going to make a set of scales as well so we'll see.
If it works out well then some scales might be available but not from me though. I may be able to supply blanks as shown but more than likely, due to it's rarity and cost will only send to one source. Not sure of workability yet.

Gary

If any one is interested in Ancient Kauri, check out www.ancientwood.com
They offer similar wood salvaged from the fields of New Zealand. The trees are from ancient forests which are now grazing pastures and farm fields.

They estimate that each tree grew for 1200 years and is at least 50,000 years old. You can reach them at 1-888-201-7544. This number is based in the USA and they have quite a bit of stock kiln dried and ready to ship so you don't have to pay to have 100 pounds shipped from New Zealand. They will send you one board foot or one table top slab. Any size, and a number of grain types to choose from ie. burl like, curly, straight grained etc. Cost wise, I negotiated enough wood to make about 100 sets of scales for about $100us. I used the wood for shaving bowls and brushes and think it ended up being several cubic feet worth.

Each piece of wood comes with a certificate and satisfaction is guarenteed. I've got nothing to do with the product other than I am a satisfied customer.

I'm glad to have found a website which actively combines DIY projects and wetshaving.


Matt