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Have done my share of that! Part of learning.
Save what you can and continue.

One thing at a time. Best.

Everyone is making some great points here.
With razors, some see things others don't. The flat, the groove, the distance of the wedge pin.
Stuff we might do, or not.
We sometimes just...

On a lead wedge, I often make them a little large and wait until I have pinned the top.
Scales such as wood don't want to bend, so as pinning the top, the gap will appear.
Tap the lead in lightly...