I'm looking for wood around 1/8" thick, to use as a scale. And the knife is pretty small, so I'd only need a scale 4"x1.125"x0.125". However, if there's extra, it's okay, but the thing is I can't find any wood in the right thickness. The thinnest I can find is 3/8" thick, and it seems like such a waste of wood to sand it all down. Also, I don't have the equipment to halve a scale, so that's out of my options. Anyone know where to buy scales like this? Looking for cocobolo, ironwood, amboyna, snake, or any "fancy" wood.
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Looking for thin scales of wood.
- Thread starter Minibear464
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I'd call Burl Source. He will cut blocks into scales for free after ordering. I'd bet he would do them to your thickness.
Second the suggestion about Mark at Burl Source. He will help you out.
Thanks for the suggestions, the only problem is that Burl Source is extremely pricey, and I'm looking for something that I can actually afford. 
Under $20 would probably be my limit.
Under $20 would probably be my limit.
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
ilmarinen - MODERATOR
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Woodcraft has a bin of 24" long thin exotic wood slats. They go from 1/8" to 1/4" thick. There are several woods that are good for handles.
Theres a place near the San Jose airport I want to check out, Global Wood Source.
if your ever thru livermore, i can leave out some ironwood scales in whatever thickness you need. I cut up a couple large blocks and have more than I will use. I also am all over the east bay daily and can leave them anywhere. pleasanton to walnut creek. James
( i also have some 1 X 30 belts and a dead 1 x 30 sander which will not be replaced if anyone needs them)
( i also have some 1 X 30 belts and a dead 1 x 30 sander which will not be replaced if anyone needs them)
Hengelo_77
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You can split a scale with a simple fretsaw.