Thread: scale making video, with hand tools

Great video, thanks. I think I'll try my hand at this. Seems like something I can do!!

Thanks for the great video, Charlie. I'm just starting on making scales and this really helped put things in perspective.

One more question, what kind of glue is it that you're using to secure the wedge side?

I just finished the first of a handful of razors I'm restoring and it's a slight bit off center because the krazy glue I used dried too quickly to allow me to ensure it was perfectly straight.

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

One more question, what kind of glue is it that you're using to secure the wedge side?

I just finished the first of a handful of razors I'm restoring and it's a slight bit off center because the krazy glue I used dried too quickly to allow me to ensure it was perfectly straight.

In the video I used medium viscosity super glue, but you can use pretty much anytime of glue. I usually use elmers white glue when gluing wood.

Charlie

Using Elmers glue and paper(?) to stick the two pieces of wood together is very cleaver, I'll try it on my next scales. I've used double sticky back tape, 3M adhesive, etc. So far the technique that worked best was drilling the holes and temperarily connect the two pieces of wood with adjustable pins. The drawback is if you are using a bandsaw and belt sander the pins get in the way. Your technique looks like the best way.

Now, if I knew how to post the 'Thank You' comment.........