Thread: First restore in progress--Dubl Duck Perlduck

Well, went ahead with the rough cut maple. I just couldn't pass it up. I really need a table saw or a radial saw rather than the compound miter I used to cut this slab. Use what ya got (or in this case, borrow) I guess.

I know what I will need to get for next time for sure.

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1&2: The big chunk I started with.
3. The big chunk stained to see what the wood looks like stained. I liked it, so I went ahead and used the maple.
4. The slab ripped in half and them stuck together with carpet tape. The pattern was then traced onto it.
5. Scales rough cut. This part reminds me of what someone said about razor making. Just trace the pattern then cut away everything that doesn't look like a razor. Same thing here.
6. Pretty much done here. Have a little bit more sanding to do. Then stain! Getting closer here!