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Hey all,
I'm trying my hand at making clear scales. I wanted to see if anybody had any tricks for cutting plexi w/o large equipment like bandsaws.
I have the rough shapes cut out but to prevent tons of filing to get the final scales, I'm looking for any cool methods you may have picked up.
Thanks,
D
coping saw works fine.
I use one of those right now
SHARK CORPORATION;High Quality Hand Tools
works super
Yeah I used a coping saw to get my rough shape but it seems to bind up after cutting for a while. I don't like that flexing when I'm getting so close to my final shape. What kind of blade do you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
dfafs .... just ease up on the speed and pressure ... let the blade cut at its own pace ... dont get in a hurry and clean it off with your fingers when you notice it starting to clog. Plexi will overheat easily and clog the teeth.
I used a belt sander to shape mine but again you cant get agressive or hurry the removal of materials.
Other than the belt sander i did mine with hand sanding and polished with a dremel.
Here is mine
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...r-acrylic.html
Good luck!
:)
Mike
I use blade for wood.Quote:
Originally Posted by dfafs
I used to cut rough shape only, then fine shape with files.
I still get a "woodie" when I look at that razor 'n scales! But it's like Charlie the Tuna, eh? They don't want a tuna with taste, they want a tuna that tastes good!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mcbladescar
Mike, thanks for the tips. I remember seeing your razor, it looks great by the way.
I think I figured out what I was doing wrong! I found a finer toothed blade which works better on the plexi and I found a better place to clamp my piece (I don't have a vice). Attachment 110047
We'll see how it goes and I'll report back.
-D
If you use a coping saw, try clamping the piece down with a squeeze clamp or a C clamp so it's easier to cut. This will help you focus on cutting, not trying to hold the piece down. Also, make sure your blade is sharp, ie, brand new! This will also help make things go much smoother.
I used to use c-clamps but now I have switched tothat style and it works really wellQuote:
Originally Posted by dfafs
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Thanks,Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
One more thing to go on my wish list for razor restoration!
Update: here is my first rough cut out.Attachment 110054
Thanks for the help gentlemen. We are making progress!!!
Keep it coming.
Thanks,
D
How am I doing?
Attachment 110059
you need to match the scales together to shape them identically and drill the holes
If you drill the pin holes first you have parallel surfaces which helps it stay square when you pin it and you dont end up with as many off centre problems
I use 2 face tape to stick them together, drll and then shape
:)
Mike
I use a coping saw, I then sandwich the two pieces together with double sided tape, then cut out the scales roughly but still quite accurate then mark the pivot and wedge holes drill them out, the shape them as a perfect pair of scales, including polishing them, then I drop them in warm water then gently part the scales because double sided tape can be quite difficult to remove.
Jamie.
If you own a belt sander you can flip the sander upside down, put it in a vice and lock the trigger on. Then shape them to your line this way. You can use the nose, where the front roller is, to shape the concave part of the scales. Use the middle, where its flat, to shape the convex part of the scales. This is how I do all my scales. Use a 120 belt so the hand sanding afterwards goes quicker. Its all you need in grit anyways seeings how the belt sanding removes a lot of material very quickly. Then hand sand going through your progressive grits. I find this to be a very quick method that works very well.
Yep.....What HARRYWALLY said !
:tu
Mike
HARRYWALLY,
Thanks but unfortunately I am doing it the hard way. C clamps hand file and sandpaper. One day i'll have the "goods" for working on my projects.
Let the long laborious journey begin!
I use one of these. At least similar!:D
Using a Bench Pin With a Jeweller's Saw
Coping saw for the rough cut, sander for the rough shape, then hand sanding the rest of the way. I use a dremel drum sander bit for any concave or convex surfaces b/c it's just a pain to get the angle just right on that belt. Oh, and don't forget to round your corners too, just sand up and over the edge; works great without flattening the very top of the lines. I just finished a brass and orange g10 lined wedge by hand...let me tell you it was a biiiiiioooooooooooooootch! God I can't wait to get a scroll saw!
Very nice sirQuote:
Originally Posted by 32t
Update: they're coming along Attachment 110855
Looking good but I don't see the holes on the wedge end. See posts 13, 14, and 15!Quote:
Originally Posted by dfafs
Don't worry I still have some shaping to go. I'll drill the wedge holes before final shaping to make sure everything is groovy :D I kind of want to wait till I have some 1/16th rod so I can put pieces in before final shaping.Quote:
Originally Posted by 32t
