Made some custom scales...

Heiheit

Heiheit

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So after getting my g10 I took a slab and started experimenting with different patterns; I found one I liked and started with some knives.

The first was a Kershaw Salvo. I traced it out, cut off the excess and shaped the remainder with a sanding drum. I cut the pattern out with a sanding drum as well. Thats when I realized I cut the pattern on the wrong side the the scale. :rolleyes::grumpy:

So I went to my large 21 and the holes weren't drilled completely right. Damn, this is hard.. Any tips?

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Measure twice, cut once.
Be careful.
Pay attention.
Buy extra material.
You can use a photocopier to make templates.
 
I like the idea of using the photo copy as a template. I'll have to try that some time.

I usually use the liners as templates to place the holes. I use two sided tape to attach the liner to handle material when i mark the holes. Sometimes I leave the liner attached and use the hole on the liner as a guide for the drill bit. You may not want to do this on the pivot if there is a flat section on the pivot.

If I'm not using the liner as a template when drilling, I use a center punch to mark the location so the drill bit doesn't wander. Line up the bit on the mark. Check it from several different angles. Turn the drill bit 1/4 to 1/3 turn, then recheck alignment.

after you drill the holes, make sure they line up to your satisfaction. Mark the back side of the scale with a sharpie, piece of tape, scratch mark etc., I mark it so I don't shape the wrong side. I've screwed up a couple of scales that I didn't mark. fortunately, I was using some scrap bamboo flooring. I've also had to remake scaled because I counter sunk the wrong side.

Ric
 
Be advised that computer printer/scanner/copiers do not reproduce actual size.
 
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