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Yep! it has only happened twice in 50+ wedges I've made... I do notice your method generates a lot of wasted material, does it not? :D or, do you re-use it next time?

I think the difference here is, glen, that you are adjusting the thickness of your wedge by sliding your long tapered piece back or forth to fit.

Me and Bingo drill FIRST while our wedge-blanks...

I determine the thickness of the wedge on the blade - and how deep I personally want the blade to sit, from an aesthetic standpoint (and how it fits based on the fit....as for how wedgie, that is...