satinedge

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 06:35 PM

How does this look guys? Please give me your advice. The inlays are just setting on there at the moment. I also used basswood from michaels, does that matter or should I use a heavier wood

BigBubba · 10-10-2008, 07:06 PM

Is one of the scaled flipped over for the picture? It looks like you made two front side scales.

gssixgun · 10-10-2008, 07:20 PM

Moved to the Workshop where you will get way more responses!!!!

gssixgun · 10-10-2008, 07:25 PM

You might wanna take a look at this thead that Dan and I did there are some ideas in there.... But it looks like yer off to a great start on it !!!!!

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floppyshoes · 10-10-2008, 07:49 PM

Good start.

I wouldn't have used basswood since it is not very strong and is quite light, but you can probably get away with it. It certainly is easier to shape than harder stuff.

Keep on truckin'

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 08:54 PM

I hav'nt rouned and flattened the bottom so it looks the same.

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Originally Posted by BigBubba

Is one of the scaled flipped over for the picture? It looks like you made two front side scales.

Sancho · 10-10-2008, 09:00 PM

I'm still confused, wouldn't one of the inlays be inside where the blade sits if these were pinned now??

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 09:04 PM

I don't know, I was just trying something explain in detail to me so I can understand.

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Originally Posted by Sancho

I'm still confused, wouldn't one of the inlays be inside where the blade sits if these were pinned now??

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 09:10 PM

you are right I just had them turned over

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Originally Posted by Sancho

I'm still confused, wouldn't one of the inlays be inside where the blade sits if these were pinned now??

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 09:11 PM

I just had them turned over so you could see

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBubba

Is one of the scaled flipped over for the picture? It looks like you made two front side scales.

C utz · 10-10-2008, 10:05 PM

For softer woods like basswood you could use woodhardener to make the scales stronger.

As for making the inlay flush or encoated, there are some guys here that are pretty proficient with CA coatings....

Good luck, and don't forget about balancing the scales to the weight of the blade....

C utz

canadajt · 10-10-2008, 10:11 PM

Thank all you guys !!!!

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Originally Posted by canadajt

How does this look guys? Please give me your advice. The inlays are just setting on there at the moment. I also used basswood from michaels, does that matter or should I use a heavier wood

gugi · 10-11-2008, 03:10 AM

Looking good