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  1. 06-01-2006, 02:57 PM #1
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    Very nice, Gary.
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    Very sweet. You've got excellent taste in scale material.

    No offense intended, but the scales you are making look a little on the chunky side. May I ask your reasoning behind this? Is it a practical or ęsthetic decision?

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    Looks great Gary. The red liners are a nice touch.
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    Xman,

    The scales are on the chunky side, well the first ones were anyway. These latest ones are quite slim. Your point is noted and one that has not passed my attention.

    I like the side profile of these and will be making some more that are similar profile to standard offerings. This is the thinest wood I've used so far and I'm happy with the strength of them and the flexibility, they curve easily given that they have three layers. I like this style as the insides will clean easily and the tang does not bind at the pivot point.

    Experimenting in shapes, thickness etc teaches quite a bit and my processes are becoming more refined.

    Hopefully they will all get better.

    Thanks for your comments, it's feedback that helps.

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    I don't mean thick, but wide.

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    Xman, got ya now.

    I'm going to make some finer scales about the same width as standard plastic scales probably modelled off a Henkels Twinworks etc...

    I've just got some very nice grained cherry wood that I'm going to try this weekend and if they turn out perfect I will fit them to a 7/8 Friodur.

    I'm refining all the time.

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    Gary

    Great effort, I rather liked the red liner with the brass.

    What about a set in stablised Rimu wood !!!

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