OP Nisse Messages 2,754 Location Sweden Tuesday January 30, 2018 Thread Starter #17 Funny how scales look thick according to camera even though they are less than 1/8 of an inch or 2,9 mm according to caliper Last edited: Tuesday January 30, 2018
Funny how scales look thick according to camera even though they are less than 1/8 of an inch or 2,9 mm according to caliper
jimmyc Supporter Supporter Messages 1,996 Tuesday January 30, 2018 #18 Nisse said: Funny how scales look thick according to camera even though they are less than 1/8 of an inch or 2,9 mm according to caliper Click to expand... Yes. I was surprised how small a straight is when i got mine. Only seen photos of them before.
Nisse said: Funny how scales look thick according to camera even though they are less than 1/8 of an inch or 2,9 mm according to caliper Click to expand... Yes. I was surprised how small a straight is when i got mine. Only seen photos of them before.
OP Nisse Messages 2,754 Location Sweden Thursday February 1, 2018 Thread Starter #19 After 3 applications of raw linsseed oil compared to original colour.
OP Nisse Messages 2,754 Location Sweden Saturday February 3, 2018 Thread Starter #20 Added boiled linsseed oil, sanded second coating wet with 1000 grit paper and polished. Result is BBS but matt so will try carnoubawax for shine. Last edited: Sunday February 4, 2018
Added boiled linsseed oil, sanded second coating wet with 1000 grit paper and polished. Result is BBS but matt so will try carnoubawax for shine.
OP Nisse Messages 2,754 Location Sweden Friday February 16, 2018 Thread Starter #21 Put the pivot pin design on hold and took the easy road: classic two-pin design with a twist in the form of a brass tube wedge. Last edited: Friday February 16, 2018
Put the pivot pin design on hold and took the easy road: classic two-pin design with a twist in the form of a brass tube wedge.
jimmyc Supporter Supporter Messages 1,996 Friday February 16, 2018 #22 Nisse said: View attachment 33392 View attachment 33393 View attachment 33396 Put the pivot pin design on hold and took the easy road: classic two-pin design with a twist in the form of a brass tube wedge. Click to expand... Great looking Nisse. nice work.
Nisse said: View attachment 33392 View attachment 33393 View attachment 33396 Put the pivot pin design on hold and took the easy road: classic two-pin design with a twist in the form of a brass tube wedge. Click to expand... Great looking Nisse. nice work.
Tony.T Messages 669 Location Cornwall Saturday February 17, 2018 #23 Instead of using Linseed oil try a gunstock oil, like Birchwood Casey Tru Oil. Brilliant stuff. Hard finish, quick drying and easy to re-apply. Amazon and the bay will supply. I've used it myself with great results.
Instead of using Linseed oil try a gunstock oil, like Birchwood Casey Tru Oil. Brilliant stuff. Hard finish, quick drying and easy to re-apply. Amazon and the bay will supply. I've used it myself with great results.
OP Nisse Messages 2,754 Location Sweden Saturday February 17, 2018 Thread Starter #24 No can do: I am a big fan of non toxic linseed oil especially the brand grown and produced at a local farm close to where I live, both raw and boiled. Last edited: Sunday February 18, 2018
No can do: I am a big fan of non toxic linseed oil especially the brand grown and produced at a local farm close to where I live, both raw and boiled.
Bazz Messages 291 Sunday February 18, 2018 #25 Nice work @Nisse , you've inspired me to have a go at attempting to make some scales for one of my ebay purchases.
Nice work @Nisse , you've inspired me to have a go at attempting to make some scales for one of my ebay purchases.