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That is a really good idea I had not thought of using fishing weights for the wedge. That will save me a lot of time and angling the wedge will be much easier. If I need to make it thicker of thinner...

Ok this is taking me much longer than expected, haven't found much time to work on the scales. Anyhow I took the tracing of the scale twice glued to the horn blank. Then cut with a hacksaw. PITA....

I looked at a bunch in the SRlibrary, but mostly they use power tools I don't have. I don't even have a shop. I have a shed with no windows or power. I will have to do this outside in in the woods in...

They are black with brown streaks water buffalo from Maggard. Each one looks different so you never know.
If I am understanding you on cutting the blank. I should have the pivot end from both scales...

Ok ordered a horn blank 6" X 2" X 1/8". Cut in half should make two scales. Hope the brown and black looks a lot like the middle ones above listed by scienceguy. I was thinking on going with the 4th...

I do like those I guess I was still thinking of the flat top beveled sides coffin look. Which would be tough to curve.

The more I look at the faux tortoise the less I like the new materials look compared to the real stuff. I think I may look into black horn with brown streaks. It is a similar look color wise as...

Yeah I am having a issue deciding that. First most blades I see from that time have straight scale, but the spine is more straight too. Second I have never made scales before and straight would be...

Ok found a site with a sheet of Kirinite tortoise that is 13" x 1" x 1/8" for $17.95. Would this size work?
From looking at the pic of what I want to try and do. Those scales look like they may be...

So I would want a 1/4" thickness? Can't seem to open the link. I did a search for the product, but most are out of stock for the size I would need except the Kirinite site. Only they seem expensive....

Ok So I was thinking sort of this style scale, but can't find the material to make them anywhere. What would be a good place to look for either horn or something similar to a faux tortoiseshell? If I...

I usually find old razors with horn scales in tack. I do a few days soak in neats foot oil clean off rust and gunk. Tighten up the pins and hone for a few hours. I have only replaced one set of...

William Evatt cast steel 1791-1805? I think you may have supplied this info for another with the same maker.

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Probably close to these.

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so how hard is it to make horn scales? What would be needed? I have ideas, but may be more trouble than I think.

Ok. I have a razor from around 1790 and the scales are probably mid 1800.
I am trying to see if there is anyone or place that sells scales from then that they have collected from old broken razors....