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Another method
Going through my oldies, I came across this method of making scales without a wedge. It was probably used on longer scales, or hollow ground blades, as the space at the wedge was...

Having the saw blade a bit back from the edge of the guide takes care of that. That method also allows feeding the material into a blade that wanders. It is also a way to control a curved blank....

Ok guys, please post the photo results and set ups you use as you solve the setups needed for the tools you use! That would keep the possibilities in one place for the future readers.

~Richard

That should work, jigging the piece to stop the cut will be a fun job! The thread is an invitation to enjoy the possibilities for duplicating old work.

I am able to think of other methods of...

To start, have the material cut to about an 1/8th inch+ thick. Best to have the stock two scales wide. Smooth one side. That will be the finished outside.

To make the cut, I used a bandsaw....