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Hey All,
A few weeks back I picked up a set of scales from Tommythewho, they were the Bocote/Osage ones he posted. Well when I got them I was floored, they are a perfect combo. Thanks again Tommy. I was set to go on vacation less than a week later so I could not start any projects. While I was away, I purchased the King. It was waiting for me when I got home. Well needless to say looking at all the folks customizing there Kings here it was my turn. The scales were a no brainer, but I decided to de-ramp and strip the black. The de-ramping went very well, I used my 1X30 belt sander and a big bucket of water to keep things cool. In less than 20 min all was good, I then stripped it and finished it with 400 and 4-O steel wool, I like a satin finish, not sure if im going to patina it yet. When all done it was time to make some leather for it. I wanted to make a robust but simple design for it. Went with a belt loop top and a square bottom, also added a piece in the back for a leg tie down or to help when attaching to a pack. I was a little on the fence about making it but I like the way it came out. I am in the process of making a pouch for the front for a small tin. Enough blabbing check out the pics.
Now some leather shots;
Thanks for looking.
A few weeks back I picked up a set of scales from Tommythewho, they were the Bocote/Osage ones he posted. Well when I got them I was floored, they are a perfect combo. Thanks again Tommy. I was set to go on vacation less than a week later so I could not start any projects. While I was away, I purchased the King. It was waiting for me when I got home. Well needless to say looking at all the folks customizing there Kings here it was my turn. The scales were a no brainer, but I decided to de-ramp and strip the black. The de-ramping went very well, I used my 1X30 belt sander and a big bucket of water to keep things cool. In less than 20 min all was good, I then stripped it and finished it with 400 and 4-O steel wool, I like a satin finish, not sure if im going to patina it yet. When all done it was time to make some leather for it. I wanted to make a robust but simple design for it. Went with a belt loop top and a square bottom, also added a piece in the back for a leg tie down or to help when attaching to a pack. I was a little on the fence about making it but I like the way it came out. I am in the process of making a pouch for the front for a small tin. Enough blabbing check out the pics.
Now some leather shots;
Thanks for looking.
