For Sale: Scale Blanks

In response to a query about sourcing for affordable scales on SRP, I began looking for a way I could fill a hole in the market: Blanks for making scales. Without a fair number of power tools it is very difficult to produce quality blanks- but as an employee in the family cabinet shop, I have access to these tools. I hereby have done my part do distribute the means of production to the people, and provide:

DIY Razor Scales

All blanks are provided with two parallel faces; most (unless prevented by grain of the wood) have one face planed. All are 1/8 in thickness, unless otherwise noted; widths vary.

Quarter-Sawn Red Oak


Nicely figured quartered oak. 1 7/16ths wide.
Size Price
7"... ...$8ea
7" x 3/16ths... SOLD OUT
6"... ...$7ea

American Cherry

Fine traditional fruitwood. Some mottling, flashing of grain. As above. 1 3/4" Wide.
Size Price

6"... ... $7ea
7"... ... $18ea

Walnut

Dark, rich nutwood. With varying degrees of figured grain. 1 3/4" wide.

Size Price
7"... ...$8ea
6"... ...$7ea




ALL of these could make two or more basic (think Torrey, Engstrom) scales; the cherry and walnut can make two fairly large freehand scales. (Pictures in a post soon)

I will include 1 piece of material of matching or contrasting wood (random unless requested) for making a wedge. This will be a generous slice, and should be enough to make an extra in case you mess the first up. (Easy to do!) I will include up to 1 of these pieces per blank purchased, by request, at no additional charge. More than that will incur a small cutting fee.

FOR $5 more I will include 2" of 1/16 solid brass rod, already annealed, 4 washers (stainless or brass).

PDF Brochure with instructions for making scales coming soon! Until then, I will be happy to answer any and all questions by email or blog. In the coming days I will also be making an online walkthrough of how I make a set of custom or traced scales.

CONUS Shipping: $3
INT'L : TBA
Questions or Orders may be sent to : benjamin.kratchmer@gmail.com