Resin scales and inlays

**scott64a** · 08-17-2012, 07:57 PM

In particular, a Lauder's Imp that has a little devil laid in the celluloid, (or plastic?). The scale with the imp inlaid in it broke while trying to get some really bent pins out, (it happens,) and I'm wondering if anyone knows of how to remove the metal imp and cast new scales.

I remember seeing a resto project that someone did where they removed the metal inlay, (i think it was a Dubl Duck,) and then made new clear red scales and laid the metal ducks in prior to casting and then made some REALLY nice scales.

Anyone know how to do this?

What material to use for the scales?

I looked at most of the search results and found some conflicting ideas, but PM'd a guy here about if he could cast some for me.

Any ideas would be gladly welcomed. The blade on this Lauder's Imp is so so fine. Hardly has any hone wear at all... but the scales were warped and the pins bent. I'd love to salvage this.

Regards,

Scott

**DFriedl** · 08-17-2012, 08:20 PM

Red Imps are known for scale warpage and breaking. You can buy red acrylic and cut and sand it. You have to sand up to 2000 to make it look like nice smooth plastic. I thought about casting epoxy, but I think the acrylic would work better. You can transfer inlays on both. Lots of information about all three subjects here.

**DFriedl** · 08-17-2012, 08:40 PM

I sent it in our PM conversation, but for anyone else looking: http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...-gssixgun.html

**gssixgun** · 08-17-2012, 09:29 PM

Google

"gssixgun, inlay, removal"

I have a Vid of it on my channel besides the Thread DF linked ya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReEkuWzEmdM&feature=plcp

**pixelfixed** · 08-17-2012, 10:29 PM

Classic vid Glen,love stuff that really works and have used the technique several times with great success,thx.
Ran into an inlay removal problem a few mos. back thatr was a real bugger.
Old Palmera,very delicate inlay,hard Rubber scales,How to dissolve rubber??, internet says acetone also, great.
Soaked it well,no go,will not touch hard rubber,soaked it overnight,Nada.
Think,Rubber,Vulcanized,Heat???
Laid it on a hot plate set at 150,an hr later ithe scale section was like a rubber band,pick it up, flex it, inlay pops right out

Maybe some help to somebody down the road.

**scott64a** · 08-17-2012, 10:54 PM

Well, it's not a Red Imp. It's a Lauder's Imp.

I'll be posting pics of it when I get some cool replacement scales. I'd love to figure out how to mount the little imp to new clear amber scales, without having it be raised a whole bunch. Heat and press it, then CA it? What types of materials do clear amber scales come in? Thanks for the vid Gssixgun!

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