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TBH, I think a larger blade would go better with the size of those scales....Just me.

Hmmm. So, you think a bit narrower for this blade? I do have a Ralf Aust that I absolutely hate the scales and...

Thank you Shaun!

I keep telling myself that Tom!
Any thoughts on wedge material? Any reason for not using the burl to make a wedge?
Thank you!

So I spent yesterday wanting to finish a set of scales for real and labored diligently for hours.
Now all I see is that dark end on the one scale. Frustrating.
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It has not been stabilized. I cut it off in January and it sat for a month in the garage in a paper bag. About two weeks ago I took it over to my friends with the goods and we cut some slabs off of...

I'm fortunate to have a friend with all the right tools and was able to cut some blanks from a burl I cut off my cherry tree. Being as this is my first stab at making scales I wanted to do a trial...

Thanks Jerry,
That outline was from a horn scale that I had dissembled from another razor and was using for a rough look-see.
The outline below it in the picture here is the size and general shape...

So I'm excited to make my first set of scales. This sporty little razor came from one of my brothers picks and had unoriginal, broken scales on it. Its been languishing in a drawer waiting for me to...

That is a beautiful razor! Great job on the scales.

Mike, you have some amazing skills; but it sure helps when you have the right tools.
You are an inspiration!

Mike,
What can I say? Just beautiful.
Thank you
Can not wait to give her a go.
Paul

Excellent choice Mike. I think the scales compliment the blade perfectly.
The Sheffield looks great!
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I have to say I feel a bit humbled. Less than two weeks ago I was ready to rob that razor of its scales and toss it in a box. Mike, a fine gentleman, suggested otherwise.

Thanks Mike

Looks great Mike. Excited!