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So here is what was up with the Boker:
1: The Original scale was slightly warped, almost discernable.
2. The wedge was too thin to flare out the scales enough to overcome the warping. I made...

The reason I avoid drilling before shaping is that it there can be some error while shaping which would cause the pins to be off center, or even just that it would look better in a different place...

All the ones I have done til now have been fine too, so I am guessing it s just this blade.

Part of my problem with the Boker I am restoring is I am only making one scale. The original scale with the tree on it is in real nice shape.
I think the makor issue is the tang on the blade, but I...

Has anyone come up with a Fool-proof method for drilling pin holes in scales, one which results in a blade that is easily centered?
I am restoring a Boker and the blade is giving me fits. It didn't...