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08-13-2012, 12:52 AM #1
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Thanked: 10Yes that explain back then, but not now. They also didn't have polymer finishes, spray on finishes, self leveling finishes. There is no reason nowadays that wood scales should be inferior to any other scale material. I say use wood, or plastic or the boss' clip board! I don't feel any one material is any "better" than the rest as a scale material, just how you work it and finish it is different.
To the OP, a great way to add a little style to straight grain wood scales is to cut at an angle across the grain, say maybe 20-30 degrees. Walnut is great stuff to work with, I lik either Tru-Oil for a hand rubbed oil finish, or CA glue which can give the glass like finish.
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08-13-2012, 12:55 AM #2
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08-13-2012, 12:58 AM #3
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Thanked: 2027Carry on,I just feel the old ways are the best ways.
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08-13-2012, 01:06 AM #4
I got a razor that had custom wood scales, and I love it! That's why I want it! Plain and simple. Besides, I don't like these scales anyway...
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08-13-2012, 01:11 AM #5
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08-13-2012, 01:06 AM #6
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Thanked: 10Either dip in a large bottle or sand down three heavy coats that have been spread around (quickly!) With a paper towel. I usually do the later. Start sanding at 400 after th CA dries, then proceed up to 2000 or so, then use either white or pink scratchless compound on a sewn wheel. If working by hand, neverdull polishing wadding, or a marine grade "fine" rubbing compound will bring out the shine and a plain T-shirt buff after.
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08-13-2012, 01:13 AM #7
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08-13-2012, 01:21 AM #8
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Thanked: 10Nah, just go to Autozone, or similar store, and pick up a multi pack of fine sandpapers, they sell the neverdull polishing wadding (for wheels), and a small 2oz bottle of a good quality CA glue. I like Locktite brand after testing several varieties. Should be around $20 or so and will be enough for several sets of scales.
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08-13-2012, 01:24 AM #9
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Thanked: 2591Here is list of what I think is the minimum equipment to make scales.
Coping saw
Sand paper
flat and half round file
vice, clamps
pin vice for drilling pin holes
sand paper
If you have tools then
sander, bans saw, and drill for the pin holes.
If you have a band saw you can cut the block to ~1/8 thick blancks for the scales, if not you can use a jig for that:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...le-blanks.html
A video of making scales by hand:
making straight razor scales with a minimum amount of hand tools - YouTube
Wood finishing can be done with variety of methods depending on the wood.
Epoxy resin will reinforce and make the wood water proof
CA coats will make the wood water proof and reinforce the wood
There are many finishes that can be rubbed or coated on for example: Polyurethane, Tung oil, Tru oil, renwax, shellac to name the most popular.
Check out threads about finishes, if you have not already to see how to apply and use them and for what woods each works best.Last edited by mainaman; 08-13-2012 at 01:28 AM.
08-13-2012, 01:27 AM
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Hey Parker,
Glen started a thread about CA glue that you can find here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ints-tips.html
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
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