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07-18-2013, 04:49 AM #2
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Thanked: 1185There are many threads and how-to's on making scales. Search the library. I have been making a few of these lately and it is pretty simple. Make a pattern, cut out the pieces leaving material outside the line, I use very thin 2 way tape to stick them together, drill holes for the pins. When it comes to shaping it all depends on what tools you have and skill level. I shape mine on a belt sander first, and then do the final shape detail by hand with 220 paper. I work my way up to 2000 grit and then polish them up with a rotary tool and white compound which brings them back to shine and clear. I am working with horn right now and considering a vid on doing those. It's basically the same except for the warp factor.
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