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Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
on: April 27, 2011, 04:48:51 PM
I had some free time today so I got a peace of wood, a "precision" saw (I don't know the name of it but it's in the pics) a dremel, a chisel, some sandpaper and started playing. This was my first try at something like this and I'm happy with the results so far. I hope you like it too.



































Now I only need to paint it and attach it to a Wenger. Which glue do you recommend? Regular Loctite? 
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #1 on: April 27, 2011, 05:03:55 PM
Not sure what would be the best glue  :think: :think: , I am sure someone will chime in.


Paint  :o :o :o , I like the natural look you have mate or are you going to varnish/clear coat them  :think: :think:.

I am REALLY keen to do some wood SAK scales , just have to finish my knife blank project , gluing tommorow  :ahhh :ahhh , I am going to use a Epoxy glue. Knife blank project has been a bit of a saga. Looking forward to dressing some simpler shaped knives  ::) :D :D.

Great pics mate  8) 8) Looking great mate  :salute: :salute: :salute:

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #2 on: April 27, 2011, 05:16:15 PM
Wow!  That's amazing!  I'd use rubber cement.  It holds well, but is removable if need be.

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #3 on: April 27, 2011, 05:18:38 PM
Nice work!
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 05:28:37 PM
Thanks, guys.  :salute:

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I believe the "paint" is going to be varnish and clear coating. I like the natural wood look better too. Sorry, my english isn't that great in the wood working field  :D .  I've trimmed the inside edges and corrected the "jaggedness" and polished the scales a bit. I'm off to do some "wood protecting" on the scales now.


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Rubber cement  :think: what's that in Croatian again.  :think:    :D :D I believe I know what you mean. Might try that. Thanks  :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 05:56:09 PM
This is what I use on scales:


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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #6 on: April 27, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
That’s some very neat work Enki  :tu:

I would call the saw a coping saw or possible a jewelers saw  :salute:

Have you thought about using some kind of oil instead of varnish (teak or linseed oil) I find it easier to apply  :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #7 on: April 27, 2011, 10:53:26 PM
They look excellent mate. :tu:  BTW it's called a 'coping saw' in English. :)


Tony beat me too it. ::)
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Re: Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #8 on: April 27, 2011, 11:16:19 PM
Quote from: sparky415  on April 27, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
That’s some very neat work Enki  :tu:

I would call the saw a coping saw or possible a jewelers saw  :salute:

Have you thought about using some kind of oil instead of varnish (teak or linseed oil) I find it easier to apply  :tu:

I thought about oil, but decided to only clear coat this one. I already aplied two coats, will sand it tomorrow and apply the last coat.

I tried googling that coping saw and found that it is in fact the fretsaw. :tu: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw
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Re: Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #9 on: April 27, 2011, 11:24:51 PM
Quote from: enki_ck on April 27, 2011, 11:16:19 PM
Quote from: sparky415  on April 27, 2011, 10:52:12 PM
That’s some very neat work Enki  :tu:

I would call the saw a coping saw or possible a jewelers saw  :salute:

Have you thought about using some kind of oil instead of varnish (teak or linseed oil) I find it easier to apply  :tu:

I thought about oil, but decided to only clear coat this one. I already aplied two coats, will sand it tomorrow and apply the last coat.
I tried googling that coping saw and found that it is in fact the fretsaw. :tu: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw

My mistake  :salute:

Looking forward to tomorrow  :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #10 on: April 28, 2011, 01:50:23 AM
Wow!  that's great!   Really nice progess pictures too! 

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #11 on: April 28, 2011, 02:40:00 AM
Looks great. I love the recessed scale. Might have to try it on one of my vic's some time.

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #12 on: April 28, 2011, 02:51:48 AM
nice work! congrats!
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #13 on: April 28, 2011, 06:23:16 PM
After second coat, sanding and third coat.





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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #14 on: April 29, 2011, 02:40:15 PM
In a tight spot.



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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #15 on: April 29, 2011, 02:42:17 PM
very nice work mate, cool workshop as well, sadly mine is full of bikes and only have a shed  :-\ i do most of my playing in the kitchen when all go out  :D look forward to more pics  :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #16 on: April 29, 2011, 02:45:47 PM
Nice set up mate  :salute: :salute:.
Less Red Back Spiders too in your work shop I bet , I had a close encounter yesterday  :ahhh :ahhh.

I am really enjoying the project mate  8) 8) 8)

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #17 on: April 29, 2011, 03:57:30 PM

That's a very tidy workshop Enki  :tu:
I'm looking forward to seeing this finished
Do you know what kind of wood you are using?  :think:

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #18 on: April 29, 2011, 05:14:04 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on April 29, 2011, 03:57:30 PM

That's a very tidy workshop Enki  :tu:
I'm looking forward to seeing this finished
Do you know what kind of wood you are using?  :think:

Spiders Mat?  :pok:

Honestly, I'm not sure. I had a bunch of those it lying around and I decided to give it a try as I thought I'd mess a bunch of those up before I succeeded. It was used as a divider of layers on a pallet of Bramac roof tiles so it could hold up fine. But who knows. I have a peace of oak I intended to use but I liked how my trial run looked so I decided to keep it. I'll use the the oak to make new scales for a Vic Camper, should be easier, less holes to drill out. :D
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #19 on: April 29, 2011, 05:22:04 PM
I have a lot of 'unidentified' wood in various boxes here as well, lots of it got rescued from skips/dumpsters  ;)

Looks like you have a nice solid old workbench to work on Enki  :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #20 on: April 29, 2011, 05:52:49 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on April 29, 2011, 03:57:30 PM

That's a very tidy workshop Enki  :tu:
I'm looking forward to seeing this finished
Do you know what kind of wood you are using?  :think:

Spiders Mat?  :pok:

Tony my shed seems to have become a haven for Redback spiders  :ahhh :ahhh


Tiny buggers but that red spot on their back screams 'Pissoff'. Normally I open the shed door survey the lay of the land & then stomp on the little feckers . The other day I speed in , wearing shorts  :ahhh & I felt a spider web on my bare leg  :ahhh :ahhh. Hit reverse mighty quick & see a wee little RedBack hit the floor  :ahhh :ahhh. Stompedy Stomp goes Mat. I think its massively unfair that something so small can cause extreme pain  :ahhh :ahhh. If I had not backed back I reckon I defiantly would of got bit which would of meant a trip to hospital & a good old session with MR PAIN  :ahhh.

Info on RedBacks----> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redback_spider

I was retrieving some methylated spirits to clean up my own wood too knife project  :D 

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #21 on: April 29, 2011, 06:30:39 PM

Awwww they are more scared of you than you are of them  :pok:


LMAO I used to hate it when my Mum told me that  :rofl:
I piss off apprentices nowadays by saying the same thing  :D


Good luck with the little red B*stards Mat  :cheers:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #22 on: April 29, 2011, 07:00:45 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on April 29, 2011, 06:30:39 PM

Awwww they are more scared of you than you are of them  :pok:


LMAO I used to hate it when my Mum told me that  :rofl:
I piss off apprentices nowadays by saying the same thing  :D


Good luck with the little red B*stards Mat  :cheers:

Tony I would be VERY careful opening your lunch box at work  :pok: :pok: :D :D

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #23 on: April 29, 2011, 07:06:40 PM
Good work and a very nice workshop too..  :tu: :tu:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #24 on: April 29, 2011, 07:41:53 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on April 29, 2011, 05:52:49 PM
Tony my shed seems to have become a haven for Redback spiders  :ahhh :ahhh

I got bitten once just above my temple, I was asleep so I don't know what kind of spider it was, but the doc said it was a spider bite. In just a couple of hours it swelled so hard my right eye was shut. Serious pain and a few shots in the place on which you sit (not the chair) :P followed by pills and a weekly shot for the next month. Not a pleasant experience.  :(

I inherited the workbench and a few tools from my grandfather, he was a carpenter. It usually isn't that tidy as some of my family who are into gardening leave their seeds, seedlings, tools,... on it.  :ahhh :ahhh 
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #25 on: April 29, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
It's done. Maybe I should have used a coat of varnish first to give it a darker look? What do you think? Maybe on the next project.








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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #26 on: April 29, 2011, 08:04:32 PM

It looks nice Enki  :tu:

Thanks for posting the pictures  :cheers:
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #27 on: April 29, 2011, 10:47:35 PM
gr8 work there! :gimme:

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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #28 on: April 30, 2011, 12:42:13 AM
That's very good work :)
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Re: Wooden scales for a Wenger DIY
Reply #29 on: April 30, 2011, 03:57:41 AM
Top stuff mate  :salute: :salute:.

I would be really keen to know what Dremel part(s) you used , in particular what you used to make the holes in the wood for the SAKs pins  :think: :think:

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