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osage outlaw:
That is some awesome work!

burchett.donald:
    Time for scales!  I had some deer antler scales ground and cut in half on a ban saw then ground flat...As said earlier "fit" is important...I make sure my drill bit and platen are exactly 90 degrees here to match my bolsters...The scales were marked by laying the handle on and tracing...I cut the excess off and then sanded the ends 90 degrees...

burchett.donald:
Now a test run on fit before drilling...Look closely at lines and fit to make sure everything is a go before drilling...I can always make minor adjustments here if needed...

burchett.donald:
 Next, scales are clamped to the handle and double checked for fit...Again the handle is used as a drill guide...Time to drill  (A) A drill press was used here, the handle was set on a block of wood during drilling not pictured...

burchett.donald:
Time for glue up now...Center pins on handle were premeasured and rounded because this area of the handle will not be sanded...The but and bolsters will be shaped later...

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