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I re-measured the scales and you are right; they are 0.104". Good eye!
I don't think 0.014" will affect much.
I have a new wedge made out of Cherry.
The scales/blade was off center just a touch....

Rounded a bit to mimic the original plastic.

Thanks, that is what I was thinking too. This is a 4/8 razor with scales that measure 0.090" thick. A rather delicate size.

Are you saying that centering is adjustable during the peening process?

The screws are just snugged a bit, no real tightening. The gap looks much to large to draw down and would produce a large...

The screws/nuts ordered came in today. This allowed the first fitting of the Ebony scales I'm working on (first attempt)
The blade closed centered in the scales. That was a surprise.
Another...