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Yes, regarding the unpinning, supporting the scales with something like a Jewelers anvil is good advice, but do not drive the pin all the way, through the scales. Cut or drill the head off one side...

1) At the beginning, the toe and the heel were not getting a bevel at all. I guess that's my X stroke technique fault. The last strokes I put some pressure on the toe and on the heel and it got a bit...