Thread: Custom Clear Acrylic Scales

I wanted to share these scales I got for my 5/8 restoration project. I looked at a lot places for clear scales, at some point I thought of cutting up my own but I ended up buying them from Cutting Edge Razors. They are fairly inexpensive and they do custom engravings(I got a mustang),though scales are thicker than normal(I measured 3mm). I was impressed so got the transparent black also. Recommend the scales(don't have experience with other items from seller). Will do a update after pinning the blade.

Interesting. I have thought about them a couple times. I'd like to see the end project.

Looking forward to seeing the finished job !!

Originally Posted by bongo

Looking forward to seeing the finished job !!

Still thinking of a way to get them thinner without scratching them out though the scratchings might give it that icy look

What about bevelling the edges ?

Originally Posted by bongo

What about bevelling the edges ?

Of course will have to do that ,too. What grit paper do you think I should use?

Just to be on the safe side.....see if #400 wet'n'dry is too agressive ?...Maybe higher.

Acrylic is actually quite difficult to sand so I would go lower than 400 - don't worry about scratchmarks as they will come out when you use higher grits.

If I were you I'd bevel them all round and take them to whatever thickness you prefer. Usually I'd do this on the outsides so that the insides stay very flat - you don't wany any variation when you fit the wedge. However, this will ruin the engraving so you have to make the choice.