First attempt at rounded scales

[holli4pirating]

I thought it was time I manned up and spent some serious time on a set of scales. I started out shooting for the full rounded look. But, since I am not particularly skilled with a file or my beltsander, the rounding took much longer than I'd anticipated.

So, these have thus far been about half rounded. I left a matte finish because I may not be done shaping them yet, but I threw in a blade just to give some perspective. Naturally, I based my shaping of an old horn set out of Sheffield.

More photos to come, when I have them fully finished and fitted.

[MickRussell]

Nice and understated. I like.

[whavens]

They look good Dylan. I like them a lot.

[deighaingeal]

Very nice Dylan. You learn a lot more doing things the slow way.
I may have to make a video on how to make rounded scales with a dremel, it may work well for you.

[holli4pirating]

Very nice Dylan. You learn a lot more doing things the slow way.
I may have to make a video on how to make rounded scales with a dremel, it may work well for you.

I haz no demral.

I really did learn a lot from this first run through. Even just getting lower grit sandpaper - I did the rounding with 220 on the beltsander and then 400 grit by hand - will save me a ton of time, and I now have the confidence to do it.

[sharptonn]

He Who Haz no drmial! He has better stuff! Great job, man! Only thing you might do is skinny them up a bit toward the pivot end. I hate to suggest anything as they really look perfect on that blade! Nice looking!