MWDP's SAK scale making hobby (VERY pic heavy)

MWDP · **Reply #210 on:** November 13, 2014, 04:33:01 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on November 11, 2014, 09:44:03 PM

I really like those 111mm scales.

Do you need the knife or can you make the scales and ship them out? What would something like that run. What do your 91mm scales cost and do you need the knife for those?

I cant afford anything right now, but I just would like to know for future reference. You can PM me.

Hey Cap'n - I need the knife because that way I can get the most precise fit, and I like to glue the scales on myself. Prices range from 30-50$ for the rescaling and return shipping, this depends largely on the size of the SAK and the type of material I'm working with.

As for your situation, I'm always down for a trade in return for my work, especially if the word "alox" is involved

Please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM in case you have something in mind

Chako · **Reply #211 on:** November 14, 2014, 12:16:40 PM

How did I miss this thread?

Stunning work. I especially love your acrylic work. Those are definitely

worthy.

MWDP · **Reply #212 on:** November 14, 2014, 08:47:59 PM

Quote from: Chako on November 14, 2014, 12:16:40 PM

How did I miss this thread?

Stunning work. I especially love your acrylic work. Those are definitely worthy.

I don't know how that happened

Thank you for the kind words

captain spaulding · **Reply #213 on:** November 14, 2014, 08:55:33 PM

Quote from: MWDP on November 13, 2014, 04:33:01 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on November 11, 2014, 09:44:03 PM
I really like those 111mm scales.

Do you need the knife or can you make the scales and ship them out? What would something like that run. What do your 91mm scales cost and do you need the knife for those?

I cant afford anything right now, but I just would like to know for future reference. You can PM me.

Hey Cap'n - I need the knife because that way I can get the most precise fit, and I like to glue the scales on myself. Prices range from 30-50$ for the rescaling and return shipping, this depends largely on the size of the SAK and the type of material I'm working with.

As for your situation, I'm always down for a trade in return for my work, especially if the word "alox" is involved Please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM in case you have something in mind

Thanks for the reply.

Chako · **Reply #214 on:** November 15, 2014, 01:02:39 AM

Easy enough unfortunately, I rarely venture into this section of MT.O. With that said, I think I will have to change that in the future.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #215 on:** November 26, 2014, 04:55:24 AM

Incredible work Sir.

I sent you a PM but I can not say how much I need some of these scales. Lots of them.

GigaHz · **Reply #216 on:** November 28, 2014, 01:41:11 PM

Beautiful work! Did I miss what you use on the wood as a finish? I like the satin look.

MWDP · **Reply #217 on:** November 28, 2014, 07:15:32 PM

Quote from: GigaHz on November 28, 2014, 01:41:11 PM

Beautiful work! Did I miss what you use on the wood as a finish? I like the satin look.

Linseed oil during sanding, after polishing I put on a coat of beeswax

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #218 on:** November 29, 2014, 03:10:49 AM

Quote from: MWDP on November 28, 2014, 07:15:32 PM

Quote from: GigaHz on November 28, 2014, 01:41:11 PM
Beautiful work! Did I miss what you use on the wood as a finish? I like the satin look.

Linseed oil during sanding, after polishing I put on a coat of beeswax

So beeswax down the road is how one would maintain these beautiful scales?

MWDP · **Reply #219 on:** November 29, 2014, 01:32:20 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on November 29, 2014, 03:10:49 AM

Quote from: MWDP on November 28, 2014, 07:15:32 PM
Quote from: GigaHz on November 28, 2014, 01:41:11 PM
Beautiful work! Did I miss what you use on the wood as a finish? I like the satin look.

Linseed oil during sanding, after polishing I put on a coat of beeswax

So beeswax down the road is how one would maintain these beautiful scales?

Not necessary, it's just there to protect the wood against moisture. But in the long run it wouldn't hurt the wood if you apply it correctly

MWDP · **Reply #220 on:** December 12, 2014, 06:22:08 PM

Climber, snakewood. Gift for a great friend

MWDP · **Reply #221 on:** December 12, 2014, 06:24:43 PM

Climber and Solo in thuya burl. Got a huge blank of this wood and everyone seems to want scales from it

Boxwood burl Mini Tinker

Some stuff I had laying around

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #222 on:** December 13, 2014, 05:07:38 AM

Quote from: MWDP on December 12, 2014, 06:24:43 PM

....and everyone seems to want scales from it

Yes, as a matter of fact I do.

MWDP · **Reply #223 on:** December 25, 2014, 07:35:40 PM

Sportsman in wenge

Ambassador in pistachio wood

Money shot:

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #224 on:** December 25, 2014, 08:47:26 PM

Excellent work man.

It is unfortunate but I am going to suspend your internet rights until a certain Compact is completed.

Now back to work you!

MWDP · **Reply #225 on:** December 28, 2014, 12:29:02 AM

Sorry Harley, this is the last set of scales for 2014

Compact in thuya burl

mrynnr · **Reply #226 on:** December 28, 2014, 02:03:44 AM

That's pretty!

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #227 on:** December 28, 2014, 03:26:53 AM

Quote from: MWDP on December 28, 2014, 12:29:02 AM

Sorry Harley, this is the last set of scales for 2014 Compact in thuya burl

(Image removed from quote.)

But that one is not mine! Stop teasing the Harley with modded Compacts.

Have a nice holiday man.

MWDP · **Reply #228 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:03:30 PM

84mm vintage Sportsman with Elinox stamp, in bog oak wood.

MWDP · **Reply #229 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:06:40 PM

91mm Compact, modded so that it has the philips instead of a corkscrew. Scales from Australian horistes wood.

MWDP · **Reply #230 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:08:47 PM

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #231 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:16:15 PM

Wow that sure is a job well done, Mile.

A Compact with a back side phillips you say? Someone sure has good tastes and I am betting is a pretty handsome guy.

Thanks again man.

decustomforge · **Reply #232 on:** January 11, 2015, 02:17:40 PM

Say you have a blog with a description of how you do your job with the tree? It will be very interesting to read..

MWDP · **Reply #233 on:** January 11, 2015, 02:52:20 PM

Quote from: dvstigneev on January 11, 2015, 02:17:40 PM

Say you have a blog with a description of how you do your job with the tree? It will be very interesting to read..

Hi there, I have been thinking about making a nice instruction tutorial, but I never have the time (or the nerves) to do it. If you have any questions, please ask, either here in the thread, or send me a PM, I will do my best to help you.

PS. If anyone has a Danish Bantam (green or black) which they would trade for some of my work, let me know!

decustomforge · **Reply #234 on:** January 11, 2015, 04:27:35 PM

Quote from: MWDP on January 11, 2015, 02:52:20 PM

Quote from: dvstigneev on January 11, 2015, 02:17:40 PM
Say you have a blog with a description of how you do your job with the tree? It will be very interesting to read..

Hi there, I have been thinking about making a nice instruction tutorial, but I never have the time (or the nerves) to do it. If you have any questions, please ask, either here in the thread, or send me a PM, I will do my best to help you.

PS. If anyone has a Danish Bantam (green or black) which they would trade for some of my work, let me know!

How do you make a flat plane? What is more convenient to cut the grooves for the toothpick and tweezers? And than soak, ultimately, what makes it Shine ?) thank!

MWDP · **Reply #235 on:** January 11, 2015, 05:46:23 PM

The materials I use are flat because I cut them all to thickness with a circular saw, ideally to be between 3 and 4 millimeters thick. As for the toothpick and tweezers slots, I have a friend who does it for me mechanically on a mill, it's really difficult to it by hand.

Once I sand the scales to 800 grit, I coat them with linseed oil. Once I coat the wood, I give it a few hours so there's enough time for the wood to soak in the oil. I repeat this 4-5 times, then I let the wood dry. I then sand with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper. After this I polish with micromesh up until 20000 grit. Finally, I put some beeswax on the scales and then rub it in with a clean cotton cloth. Hope this helps!

decustomforge · **Reply #236 on:** January 11, 2015, 08:25:04 PM

Quote from: MWDP on January 11, 2015, 05:46:23 PM

The materials I use are flat because I cut them all to thickness with a circular saw, ideally to be between 3 and 4 millimeters thick. As for the toothpick and tweezers slots, I have a friend who does it for me mechanically on a mill, it's really difficult to it by hand.

Once I sand the scales to 800 grit, I coat them with linseed oil. Once I coat the wood, I give it a few hours so there's enough time for the wood to soak in the oil. I repeat this 4-5 times, then I let the wood dry. I then sand with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper. After this I polish with micromesh up until 20000 grit. Finally, I put some beeswax on the scales and then rub it in with a clean cotton cloth. Hope this helps!

Thank you, this is a good recommendation! I start working in this direction and collect the experience of the masters who long ago in this work, I hope to achieve good results!