Thread: Wooden Scale Advice

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

That's a good idea! And some CA glue would give a awesome finish!!! How do I apply it evenly though?

Either 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.


-Xander

Originally Posted by fast14riot

Either 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.


-Xander

Darn it. Now I am gonna have to go to home depot and blow 40$........

Originally Posted by parkerskouson

Darn it. Now I am gonna have to go to home depot and blow 40$........

Nah, 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.


-Xander

Here 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