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Yes, please take a picture of what you've attempted so far so that words don't confuse.

Well concrete probably isn't the best idea. but as long as the flat metal surfaces are supported by something solid. For instance, I don't have a jewelers block or anvil so I use the largest allen...

what were you using under the pin to support it while you peened the top side?

Those look pretty damn good for your first set! Bravo.

watch the video I linked to. He used only hand tools very effectively. I haven't used a Dremel since my very first scale project (which admittedly was crap).

Check out this video for making scales by hand, I follow it to the letter and have been getting better results than when I attacked it on my own. Spazola also has a video on using power tools you...