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  1. 09-03-2011, 02:38 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by cannonfodder View Post
    The only finish I use on burl wood is epoxy resin. It will toughen the wood. I have made nearly a hundred sets in various burls and never had one snap. You can also finish the inside of the scales with thin CA. It will soak into the wood and plasticise it making it even tougher.
    LOL I used poly for that reason!!! Must have been a weakness in the wood. Oh well the giraffe won't snap like that!

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    Wow sorry to see this. Today must be the day to snap scales. I snapped a pair of Midnight Purple Poly-acrylics pinning them today too. I feel you man, well sorta. That burl cost a tad bit more than the poly no doubt. I think mine was a failure in the material manufacturing process though.
    Burl can be a tough nut as well. I know I've snapped some along the way.
    yah it stings a bit but there is always more and I guess the JA Henckles wanted the giraffe bone instead!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Shooter View Post
    I guess the JA Henckles wanted the giraffe bone instead!!
    Why is it the blades know better what they want to wear than we do?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CTKnife View Post
    Why is it the blades know better what they want to wear than we do?
    lol, ask the one that hated the acrylic!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8Shooter View Post
    lol, ask the one that hated the acrylic!!!!
    I'm thinkin' it was feeling a little Horn...y....
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