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I second that!

No, no... a wide belt sander is a specific tool (think 35-horse $20,000 tool) used for sanding to thickness within a few thousandths of an inch, dead flat.

But yes, if you are careful and have a...

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1. Profile the scale with a file. A nice three-dimensional shape is really the best way to make a scale, anyhow. :)

2. Hand sand as Charlie suggested.

3. A #4 or #5 standard...