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Stopped by Harbor Freight for some 1200 wet or dry. They had some small long nose pliers without side cutters for $1.99. I drilled them to hold pins for pre heading like someone suggested works and...

Thank you Otis that is a very good explanation of fitting the wedge. Bill said the width of the blade but I could not visualize what he meant from his explanation. I am using 18 gauge brass...

Thanks Glen I did not scroll to the bottom. The info looks very complete.

Ben, that is about my wedge angle. I think I will reduce the angle for the stiffer scales to reduce the strain on the pins. Is that wedge epoxied with no pin?

Thanks Glen. What size screws are you using as your adjustable pins? I use paper clips and thumb and fore finger. I think your mock up before pinning looks like a good way to go.

I am making some scales out of wood. One set is teak and is slightly under 1/8 inch thick. When I assembled them there is a 3/8 inch spread at the pivot end. It takes a slight pressure to close to...