Walnut, the figured one might be a maple of some sorts, the bottom pic has me stumped. Almost has a slight Lignum look to it. Almost.
In the first pic, the stuff on the left is walnut, while the other two I have yet to find out what they are. The light stuff looks amazing though... I'll put some linseed oil on a piece to see what it will turn out like
Have you identified any of the woods yet? I'm not into carbon fiber, so I'm looking at wood options. What thickness do you need to work with in case I decide to just buy my own scale blanks to send you?
I will need to check on that today with a friend. The ideal wood thickness for me would be 3 - 3.5mm. I won't even give you inches because fuck the imperial system
Little closer to 5/32nds. I use 3/16ths and sand down a little. Like the scale I am playing with later today. Trying my hand at some Anzo inspired grooves.
Have you identified any of the woods yet? I'm not into carbon fiber, so I'm looking at wood options. What thickness do you need to work with in case I decide to just buy my own scale blanks to send you?
Okay in my first pic:
left: legit Serbian walnut - made several pieces with this wood and it came out awesome middle - Canadian walnut - can't wait to do this right - plane tree wood - I don't know how this will turn out
I'm gonna send you some G10 scales for me in a week or two. If you want any specific colors to offer up for anybody else, let me know. I can get you an extra set or two of whatever colors to send along for being Daniel Craig levels of sexy.
Whatever you send extra is your good will. I knew my looks would get me places. Take that, elementary school girls! Anyways, don't forget a SAK with the G10 as well :) And don't send anything else because I'll order pizzas and hookers to your place if you do
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 3, 2013 10:49:08 GMT -8
You have to sand/grind G10. Don't cut it with a saw. I can cut an entire bead from brass or copper with one cutter. With G10, I get through two teeth before it's destroyed.
People get all worked up with G10. It's a fiberglass resin mix. Keep it away from your lungs and you'll be good. I've seen guys totally wrapped like a mummy. Whatever. Also you don't need an expensive full faced respirator. A higher quality dust mask will work. It's not like if gives off harmful fumes, you just don't want to inhale the dust.
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