I am also trying to mock up a set of scales... Not sure if I am going to replicate the original style, rounded ends, pretty plain - or do a set with a boxier end with double pins on the wedge. I think that larger scales will show off the grain of the Purpleheart a bit more as well. I really like the scales that Max makes for some of the wedges he does. Not that I am in a rush, as I will be sanding this thing forever!