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Thread: Hope I don't screw this up...
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11-04-2012, 11:49 PM #21
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11-05-2012, 02:28 AM #22
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Thanked: 44Here's a tip (as I work almost exclusively in stabilized burl blocks like this)
1. Use a band saw (or scroll saw) to cut a 3/8" thick slice of the wood off, to minimize waste.
2. Use a table top scroll saw (or jig saw) or coping saw to cut out one scale from your 3/8" piece.
3. Pretend like each face of this one scale is the left and the right scale. Do all your sanding now: make both sides perfect.
4. This one's for all the gold: split this scale in two using a scroll saw or band saw. Use a belt sander to flatten and smooth out the inside faces of the scales.
THATS IT! Now don't put much pressure on when hand sanding between CA coats (or similar) because there's a chance you'll break a scale in two..
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02-10-2013, 12:52 AM #23
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Thanked: 247It has taken a while, but here is the progress thus far. I actually got two out of that block, but the other one cracked and I am attempting repair (face palm).
Almost done (need to get some good wax and polish them up a bit).
Wow, now that I see these on the big screen, I realize these photos are horrible! Hopefully, I will be able to convince my wife to loan me the good camera tomorrow (fingers crossed)
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02-10-2013, 03:28 AM #24
Looks good unit!
When the Dude is recognized in the world, unDudeness will be seen everywhere--- the Dude de Ching
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02-10-2013, 04:38 AM #25
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02-10-2013, 08:24 AM #26
Wow the colors are really vibrant compared to the other photo. Very nice.
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02-10-2013, 12:24 PM #27
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Thanked: 247As I polish them they keep "popping" with more vibrant colors. I am almost there
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02-10-2013, 02:55 PM #28