Bk2 custom wood scales

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Figured since I got laid off this morning and will have some extra time I thought id attempt to make a set of custom wood scales for the bk2. Three questions for those beckerheads that have done it before. First what type of wood would you suggest? Keep in mind I have access to lowes/home depot stock and not much else since they closed the lumber places when the big box stores moved in. Second how do I get those counter sunk hex shaped holes so that the nut is held in place when putting the scales back on? Chisel? And third do I need to do anything to the wood scales when finished besides sanding such as a sealer? What would I use? Thanks in advance
 
just go with a hard wood. try to dent it with your fingernail, if it doesnt dent, you're good. Also, if you get an exotic wood online, make sure it is "stabilized" that means its been infused with resin and is very strong. Also, for a matte/rubbed finish, use tung oil and wood wax. these protect the wood very well. when sanding I used 150 grit and finished with tung oil, for some reason I couldnt get the wood wax over here.

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What did you do for the bolts and nuts? Do I try and make a hole in the shape of the factory nut or do I make a larger hole and hold it with pliers or another small tool?
 
it's completely up to you. I got lucky and found my stuff here, I used what i had, but you can go to lowes and pick your hardware. i would get stainless, and the stock hardware is 5/32 hex. as far as the shaped hole in the back... good luck, i did mine with a pocket knife. i'm sure with a dremel and a steady hand you can get it nice and clean, just make sure your hexagon is centered over your hole
 
check flooring stores for scraps and samples of exotics.
on the bolt hole - drill it out with a bit that's just barely larger than the distance across the flats of the nut, then use a skinny chisel or x-acto knife to carve the flats in the hole.
 
The bolts most use are 10-24 in whatever length you need, and take a 5/32" allen wrench. Go stainless to avoid problems later, and if you really want to keep them in place, nylon locking nuts are great for that. Or you can go the loctite route.

As far as wood, I can't really comment there not having made any. Good luck, and you are definitely in the right place for info, so if you run into any trouble or anything give us a yell, someone here will know what you need to know.
 
Lots of good folks with info. for this here.

The hex shaped holes are tricky. I used a slightly smaller counter sunk drill bit, a dremel and an exacto knife. (P.I.A.)

Best advise ... take your time, measure and fit everything a lot before you cut and drill. Practice on some scraps too.

Belt sander comes in real handy if you have one. Upside down in a vice works great.

Good luck ... and we have a saying around here "pics or it didn't happen" :D

Here's mine

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Hey, nice to see you here, my friend.This thread will help you to make the hex for the nut. I post the tool over there, but you can use the "hot nut" method to save some $$. Good luck! Looking forward to see your project.

Here's the repost:
Here are some broach tool that you can use:
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Far right is the broach for broaching the Hex shape
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This is the reference of the hole size you need to drill out first, then using the broach tool to plunge in. That's it. But I too, using CNC mill for those feature.
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Specific tool for this job:
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Also check out this thread by Oregon Fal'er
 
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