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I know how that feels, but look at it as a learning experience. That way you might not feel so bad.

I like the look of those scales. I'd like to know what they were made from too. Almost looks like a curly maple or curly something lol.

Atleast it was the wedge and not the scales.

That is going to look nice. Shaving with a razor that you restored and made scales for is a nice thing.

Good job. That looks like alot of sanding. I know how that feels. They were alot thicker than I thought they were. As for finishes I leave that up to you cause so far I have only used one type of...

You can use a caliper. I use a small cheap plastic one most of the time. As for thickness some people like 1/8", but I usually make them just under 1/8 about 3mm. I guess it depends on the wood too...

What I did before I got a belt sander was use double-sided tape and stick each scale to a block of wood and work them till I got them to the thickness I wanted. Made it easier to handle and not hurt...

I make mine usually 2.5-3mm. That usually will give them enough flex to bow when folding. Thicker scales have a harder time flexing. That was my mistake here 97578
The scales started to pull away...

That got alot narrower. Looks like its tapered so good to go. Can't wait to see it when it is done. Good luck.

That wedge might be to wide. If it is to wide the razor might sit to deep in the scales. I will usually measure the width of the razor where I want it to sit in the scales and make the wedge that...

It is always a nice feeling when you hold a razor in your hands with scales that you made yourself. Rosewood is some nice looking stuff. Is that the pipe razor you were working on? If so, nice job....