I'm in about the same locale, hoss; got some ebony scales cut out for an old, old Russell lamb splitter, and as soon as I find some soft wire I'll pin it up and sand it down. Don't need it; I've got a whole danged collection of collins machetes and some clones, but sittin' around not makin' nuthin' is gittin' a bit old. Besides, with it 90+ outdoors, my garage/shop is the coolest spot on the place.
windy