Thread: acrylic for scales

Anybody know where i can get wood or acrylic for scales? Im gonna try it..

You'll find everything you need to know right here...
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

Looks like to much for me, i dont have the tools or the time.. ill stick to light restores repinning and polishing heavy work will b sent out!! Lol

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Look for atleast 1/8" thick x no less than 1" wide x no less than 6" long. Keep us posted bro!

If you got a coping saw, sandpaper, and about 2-3 hours you can make a nice set in no time. Look at "lewisrazors" on youtube for charlie's scales with minimal tools, it took him ~1-1 1/2 hours to make a set.

This guy has some insane acrylic scales but at 1/4" thick, maybe too much work ?....Great colours though.
These are my favourite:
Golden Gray Inlace Acrylester #17 2 pc Knife Scales 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 6" | eBay

I'm worried about the thickness how thick does a scale have to b and without a lot of woodworking tools how would I get them to the width?? That's my problem I don't wanna spend serious cash on power tools sand paper coping saws etc I can do.. In most of these videos the scales r precut to the widths needed

You need a broken window, a coping saw, an assortment of fine sandpaper and some rubbing compound.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ml#post1040446


Mike

Consider sheet plexiglass or polycarbonate from a hardware store, various thicknesses are available as long as you like clear.

Jonathan

Are 4inch by 8 inch sheets 1/8 inch thick good!! Saw sample sheets at eplastics.com for 13.00