Thread: New scales I made

Here are 2 sets of scales I made this weekend. One is high quality Lucite and the other os walnut. Please give me your opinions!

Very nice, classic looking with an extra touch.

Thanks! I went simple with my first try.

I like that you contoured them. Very nice work!

Congrats. Looks like they would feel nice to hold also. I'll admit I am also a sucker for contoured, rounded edges.

Originally Posted by dirtychrome

Congrats. Looks like they would feel nice to hold also. I'll admit I am also a sucker for contoured, rounded edges.

Huge +1, the squared edges is something anyone can do...but he time involved with the rounded/contoured edges shows the attention to detail.

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I made a Lucite blade to help "model" the handles I make. Here's the walnut one with the fake blade, it helps get a feel for what the whole razor would look like.

Man, you have some skills! Obviously some tools too! You should post in custom builts and restorations! Nice!

I hadn't thought of the added skill required for contoured edges 'til reading DC's comment. 'Makes sense. My XL-sized paws have gravitated to more squared/chambered edges, but your contoured edges are handsome. Where are you going for your decorated washers?

Originally Posted by pinklather

I hadn't thought of the added skill required for contoured edges 'til reading DC's comment. 'Makes sense. My XL-sized paws have gravitated to more squared/chambered edges, but your contoured edges are handsome. Where are you going for your decorated washers?

This will sound humorous but Hobbie Lobbie in the jewelry section. It took a while but I found beads that fit my 1/16 brass rods perfectly and had the looks I wanted.