Warped Scale Press....

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I was answering a question here in the Workshop about how to straighten warped horn scales...
This little contraption is what I use for Natural scales, the dimensions on this one are 6 x 3 x 1/2 inches for each side.. but if I were to do it again I would do 7 x 3 x 1/2 inches...
The holes are 1/8 inch don't to too many as to weaken the wood...
The clamps are 2 inch

The only other thing you need is a Steam Iron, and don't worry you won't hurt it any, so the SWMBO will be OK with it

Set everything up as shown in the pics, and then hit both sides with steam, tighten the clamps gently, steam tighten, steam tighten, then steam a bit more... If you are using a Shot-o-Steam iron I do 3-4 blasts per... The 1/2 inch thickness of the wood and the limiting factor of the holes helps with control

Leave it alone for a FULL 24 hours and everything should be fine... Do not open it to check it, resist the urge

I have done Horn, Bone, and Ivory, in this contraption, there is a another thread for Celluloid in the Workshop Sticky... I have tried a heat gun but it doesn't work quite as well as the steam with the Naturals..















Take your time and everything should go well