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Newbie here but it dawned on me that checkering (most often used on wood pistol grips and wood stocks on rifles/shotguns) would be a neat look on a nice wooden scale? I used to do some checkering a few years ago, and did some wood grips, obvisously the hardness of wood would be a factor, but I might give it a go on some scales. Has anyone out there seen checkering patterns done on straight razor scales?
I never have but sure would love to.. You should get on that :) put some pics up once you do
I have seen it, but for the life of me, I cannot find any pics right now. I really like it personally.
I might try to order some scales and practice, and take some pics. If you come aross any photos, please do share.
Have done quite a bit of checkering,actually the harder the material the easier it is to a point,limit yourself to 18 line checkering to begin with,I never mastered the art over 22 line,than it gets really difficult.
I have a friend that owns the most beautifull double rifle I have ever seen,a rigby.He had Purdy restock it 10 yrs ago,The stock and forearm are the highest grade circassion (SP) walnut that can be had.It was done in 32 line,took two yrs to checker it.
Is fun to do.
Just something I was playing around with awhile back.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...nd-scales.html
Tim
Tim, I am impressed! Very good looking checkering work.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldblades
Tim, Those French Diamond scales were as nice as nice gets.
Have you done anything similar lately?
Not lately, but that can change.
Thanks
Tim
Is the process like knurling?
I own a machine shop and we flat knurl from time to time I agree with pixelfixed the harder the material the crisper the lines. Not to mention really sharp tooling is a must.
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Had time today to knock out a couple scales. Not real good pics but you"ll get the idea.
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thanks
Tim:shrug:
Those look fantastic,Your doing them with a Laser??If so can we see the machine?
Awesome! They look real good!Quote:
Originally Posted by oldblades
Very impressive.
Hmmmm,.....perhaps use some multicolored Dymondwood or paper micarta with layers of different colors?
Top layer of brass
red
black
white bottom
Never tried Dymondwood, but I have a scrap piece of micarta I will see what happens. Stay tuned, will post a pic good or bad:shrug:
Tim
Well I tried, what else can you say. Micarta is just to hard. It wants to melt more then anything. Kinda figured that would be the case.
But here is what you get.
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This was canvas micata black/red
TIm:rant:
So your using a Laser??
Yep 75w CO2 Epilog 36 EXT.
Does make it easy to make scales.
Tim ;)
would think so.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldblades
Tim, thanks for giving it a try. I don't regard it as a total failure. The result is interesting.
It did spark an idea tho.....The first thought was Mokume Gane. Welding together dissimilar metals much like pattern welded Damascus. So, now the thought occurs...what if a number of very thin layers of different colored metals, brass, stainless steel, nickel content steel, copper etc were stacked, heated and forged together into a piece of flat stock. Then cut to scale shape and run thru your laser?
Just an idea :)
or maybe since wood worked so well how about layers of different colored wood veneers.
I do have a bunch of veneers laying around............
Randy
The metal would be very interesting, but you would need a different kind of laser with some where in the area of 300W or more. $XXX,XXX.OO , not in the budget this year. :)
But the wood veneers might just work. Only concern would be the effect of the heat on the glue, possible separation problem.
Now I have something else to put on my to do list.
Thanks
Tim
top medium wood color
2nd dark wood color
3rd brass
4th thick wood layer as a backing
just engrave down to the brass
glue type ????
Black acrylic, holds the detail better.
Thanks
Tim
Those look very nice!:D
