Thread: Third Re-Scale Attempt - Joseph Elliot Wedge

Originally Posted by jpcwon

Very true! I've found that you do not need much at all...In fact, during my first few attempts I kept making the pin too long so the razor had a lot of "slop" in it...I have now found that "happy medium" to get a nice opening/closing resistance..

It is one of those things that seems very difficult at first and gets easier with time. Pretty much an artisan skill.

Nice job! Did you make the scales yourself or did you get them pre cut?

Made the same mistake on my first pinning job as well. The scales turned out nice, the next set wil be better, and so on. You learn a little with every set and different materials.

They look great,I think the main mistake is made in making them to thick.Classic orig scales are about .090 or less,some of the horn a little more.Is a fine balance between thickness and width.JMO

Originally Posted by aespo

Nice job! Did you make the scales yourself or did you get them pre cut?

Unfortunately I cannot take credit for the scales as I bought them pre-cut!

I agree with pixelfixed they are a bit thick, but they look good in person & the blade should hone up well!

JP