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They have thinner planks, about 30x8x0.5cm. Those don't have to be split to make razor scales. Just shape on the belt-sander. One word of warning when dealing with oil-rich exotic woods: Don't work...

'07-'08 most likely. No issues with the scales but I might eventually take'em apart and put in a different wedge (currently using a flat one). Might even make a new set, just finished in Truoil, with...

Look into padauk.. I love the color. Did my W&B (first scale build) with that wood, still got some left.

Another option is to go natural and use linseed oil or tung oil (the real stuff, not the chemical cocktails).