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In some materials you get an extra the thinner the scale like in pixelfixed example of ivory, and the something could be done with bone

Here is an extra tip to smooth out the concave curve on the scales. Flip the sand paper so you get a curved sanding surface and smooth out your curves. This actually works better here than in a power...

Put some sand paper on your sanding block and get to work; back and forth, back and forth.

The easiest way to do it requires a sanding block and some 100 grit paper and double sided tape.
Use the doble sided tape to hold the scale on a flat surface

Ok so let's pretend that you shaped your scales according to this video
http://youtu.be/YQm7YToDSpc
But you have some horn or you bought some oak from Lowe's like this one...

I will just give me a minute

I will be posting some pictures of how to do it without power tools well at least the thinking out part. Well at least in theory.

The theory still the same, but takes a bit more time. Do you have a
A coping saw
A large enough flat enough surface to work on (where a whole sheet of sand paper can fit) for the curved part get...

As far as weight the scales should be lighter than the razor. When I doubt try to aim for the original scale shape and weight, since craftsmen in the early last century knew more about it than we do....

I am no expert but I am getting better at this. Check out maggard's videos on YouTube. Check videos 6-10 on straight razor restoration. That is what I use as a base for my restorations.

3/16 scales are just as easy to make or even easier to make than -1/8 scales, but aren't optimal for the job. For at least 2 good reasons
1 weight
2 flex
Add if we are really picky
3 looks