Thread: So this one was jealous of my new Hart's scales

Originally Posted by TwistedOak

How thick are those bad boys?

Maybe a little thick. IDK, not too bad.

Look a little thick but if you're happy that's the main thing. Also, don't you need to have a v at the end or bend the scales to make it fit better. I don't know the terminology that I'm looking for off the top of my head, but to make it similar to what a wedge does as opposed to a spacer? I'm a complete noob on the razor making, so forgive me if I'm misunderstanding that.

I think you're generally right, Cove, but I don't know that my Hart Steel has any bow to its scales. That's what I was trying to copy. But it's definately a little chunky. Just one more lesson for next time

You could still thin those down from the outside. Just hand sand them down to 1/8" or less.

Originally Posted by DFriedl

Maybe a little thick. IDK, not too bad.

I have a DOVO with single piece horn scales. I like it a lot.

I would not thin your scales down if the balance is fine!

Should you be making another set you can saw them
thinner. Glue the fancy wood to a sacrificial base and
use a circular saw to trim off the thinnest bit then move
it in a little more than the blade+1/8" cut the razor slot
then blade+1/8" and trim off. Perhaps 3/16"

For wood I have a Dovo with ebony scales and the ebony is about
the same thickness as your photo. They look thick
but the balance is spot on.

Summary: it is the balance in your hand that is important.