Thread: First attempt at making scales

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Keep us informed how they hold up for you.
They look like a quick and easy alternative to brass rod.
I see brass tube at the hobby shop all the time.

I have used the same rod in knife handles with out washers and it has held up well with that plus you can get them flush. I have a home made flaring tool that's just the right size to expand the brass.

If you have a small 5mm thick screwdriver you can taper the end on a bench grinder to about 90 degrees and polish it up, if its not polished it gives a horrible look lol