First attempt fail

[Tetraodon]

I have a few straights and was working on one to get it rescaled. All the shaping, sanding, and everything else went well. Until the pinning. The scale cracked, from how the pin reacted I was tapping too hard. Every failure is a lesson.

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[Dave in KY]

That stinks !!

 

[GearNoir]

Bummer!

I guess having a light touch carries over into restoration too!

 

[clyde72]

Bummer!

What material are the scales made from?
Did you have a washer? I don't see one in the picture.

 

[Tetraodon]

Bummer!

What material are the scales made from?
Did you have a washer? I don't see one in the picture.

imitation ivory, so basically plastic, and not outside, but might use them this time

 

[clyde72]

I found this video to be very helpful also.