Here are a couple going home to ZeroCool over at SRP The first is a complete Goldedge re-build in Bloodwood, the finish is CA and the tranfers were done with CA too, I used the original wedge and center post... I will put up some before pics next The second is a Vintage restore of a John Pritzlaff I added a Faux Ivory base to the Elk antler brush to tie the two together I used a 24mm overstuffed Silvertip More pics coming
Some Before Pics You can actually make out the signs of early Celluliod rot if you look close Quick hint always polish the inlays before you remove them Here is how I allign the bolsters I use a Chasing hammer to re-fit the inlays to the new scales
Nicely done! From the background in your pictures it looks like you have some nicely figure maple with a some nice spalting there for future restorations too. What thickness of CA did you use for the finish and attaching the inlays?
I use Med mostly, except for the first 3 coats those I do in Thin much like a wash coat works with other wood finishes it penetrates deeper and sets up the wood for the next coats
My thoughts exactly, particularly the 'Again' bit. Glen, I admire your craftsmanship. This DD Goldedge is especially nice looking, I am sure ZeroCool will be one happy owner..
I was asked on SRP how I actually pop loose the inlays, so I gave up explaining and just did a quick Vid, hope this helps some people And yes it is that cold here in the Northwoods on May 1st that I need a heavy lined shirt hehehe
Thanks for that and for the video on removing the inlays as well. I've mostly just used CA as a finish for small woodturnings with one or two little experiments on flatwork items. I find I prefer the medium for friction finishing on the lathe because it gives me a little more time to get it smoothed out before it dries but I was thinking that for something like this that starting with the thin would be better to get the initial penetration and then move to a medium to build up a thicker coat.
