Thread: Scales and where to get custom ones

Originally Posted by algreye

Thank you gssixgun. Your videos inspired me to bid on Wade and Butcher blade that needs some light work and new scales. This will be my first restoration project. I know to start the buffing very slowly and light pressure on the blade. I saw some you tube videos in addition to yours, but anything you can tell me to be aware of is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards.
Aldo

Aldo make sure you go through the workshop sticky there are quite a few threads about buffing in there and Brad/Undream has a full Vid that he did on buffing too that is fantasitc

G'Day Aldo.
I first tried my hand at scalemaking using acrylic.
I got it for free at a local signwriters - out of their scrap bin.
You don't have anything to loose by trying.
Hope this helps

That is agreat idea!!
I did not even think about that.
We have a Michael's art and craft store near me and they have inexpensive materials.
I'll take a look at their bins behind the store.

Cheers.
Aldo

When in doubt, you can use anything that is hard enough and cut thin enough. I am working on a pair of scales using an old vinyl LP record.Records are dirt cheap and they are already thin enough, you can smooth out the recording ridges or leave them for a textured look.

Wood is great practice also, but if the wood is not stablized then itcan and likely will warp. Still good practice if you get some thin cuts.

I made my own micarta before, and although it can be messy, its a fun experiment. I managed to get a few nice pairs of scales from the mess I made. All it took was some two part epoxy and some construction paper, a few clamps, some wax paper, and a couple large sections of lumber.