G10?

I think I may attempt to make my own scales out of G10 that I read so much about on this site.

I tried to find a supplier today in New Zealand by ringing a few fiberglass outlets but they do not know what I am talking about when I mention ‘G10’, I do not even know if you can buy it here.

Is there a web supplier that anyone can help me out with?

Thanks.

I doubt you'll find any here in NZ. I've had to buy it from the states in the past. Masecraft is a good source ( just google that name).

What sort of tools do you have access to? G10 is a nightmare to work.

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Originally Posted by EisenFaust

I doubt you'll find any here in NZ. I've had to buy it from the states in the past. Masecraft is a good source ( just google that name).

What sort of tools do you have access to? G10 is a nightmare to work.

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Yes I was getting to that, what sort of tools do I need?

I have no specialty tools if I need any?

I just have access to the normal everyday woodworking and metalwork tools and bench grinder, electric drills etc.

All these tools are in my father’s garage/workshop and most of the tools are older than my antique straight razors as they were handed down from my great grandfather, sad but true.

If it is that much of a nightmare I will just fashion some out of Rimu or Kauri or some other exotic NZ native wood which should prove a lot easier.

But that G10 does look more resilient and modern.

Thanks.

you can cut it with coping saw only if you do not have any power tools. It will be slow process but it works.
I would suggest to use saws for metal not the standard wood ones. If you have a dremel type of tool then it is much easier just rough cut the shape of the scales then file them to the desired final shape.
Best is to use band saw for cutting the G10, and a belt sander for the shaping.

Two threads that I think will be helpful for you
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...and-tools.html
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...video-g10.html

To cut G10 you'll need a band saw with bi metal blades, as it eats standard blades for breakfast. A dremel with Fiberglass cutting wheels will work too but it's not easy. You'll also need a proper respirator, as the dust is nasty.

It takes a lot of sanding and buffing to bring out a nice finish I find.

Edit: I see It's all just been said while I wrote this - great links there they will tell you much more than I can! :-)

Strange... I was just starting to think the same thing. Had a quick search for G10 and couldn't find anything local.
You beat me to the Question. Thanks to mainaman & EisenFaust for the quick answers
Will have to look at some other options. Maximillian has just used an interesting acrylic option. :dropjaw:

Do you guys know where or if you can purchase pinning kits in NZ, is this something easily obtainable?

If not I will put in a website order at some stage, but for such a small order I would be obliged to add something else to it as well.

Thanks.

If you are looking for G10 try searching for "Tufnol" that is what it apears to be called in the UK.

Can't get the stuff here in Aus either. I managed to pick up a couple of 'off-cuts" from another SRP member here in Brisbane. If you find anyone down in this half of the globe I would be very interested.

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Do you guys know where or if you can purchase pinning kits in NZ, is this something easily obtainable?

If not I will put in a website order at some stage, but for such a small order I would be obliged to add something else to it as well.

Thanks.

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Planetocean, I think you will be hard pressed to find anything like a pinning kit in Aus or NZ. I stopped looking a long time ago and started making my own. I picked up some nice pieces of timber and with a couple cheap tools from Bunnings I managed a couple of passable attempts.
The pins are not too hard, just some 1/16 brass bar from the local hobby shop. The washers are a little harder, picked them up from microfasteners in the states, not really expensive though.

Good luck.

I believe that G10 -- fiberglass-reinforced epoxy -- is the same stuff used for "epoxy printed circuit boards". _Those_ should be available at an electronics parts supply house, and there must be some "down under".

The boards may be a bit thin, but the FRP is really tough. You can sand off the copper foil, or etch it away with ferric chloride (also available at the electronics parts shops).

I haven't tried this myself, but it's on the "to-do" list.

Charles

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Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r

Planetocean, I think you will be hard pressed to find anything like a pinning kit in Aus or NZ. I stopped looking a long time ago and started making my own. I picked up some nice pieces of timber and with a couple cheap tools from Bunnings I managed a couple of passable attempts.
The pins are not too hard, just some 1/16 brass bar from the local hobby shop. The washers are a little harder, picked them up from microfasteners in the states, not really expensive though.

Good luck.

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Yes we certainly get left behind this side of the globe at times; thankfully we have the internet to open us up to the wide world of shopping and information otherwise we would really be in the dark ages.