Thread: Second Set of scales attempt...

So I attempted to make a set of scales the other day....
I used maple, traced the old scale that wasn't broken, made it a little shorter in length, then thinned them out using a make shift planer out of my drill press and drum sander. Used the original wedge, drilled holes for the pin's, and put a CA finish on them.
Here's my issues or where I think I went wrong....
I think the scales are still to thick. B
oth scales were stuck together when I drilled the holes for the pin's but the wedge end is, off.
When I close the razor, and this is why I think my scales are still to thick the blade just sets and does not fall between the scales as far as they should.
Bent the pin's, I need a dapping block I guess - pinning is not for people who have no patience for small parts...

At any rate an attempt... not the result I wanted but then again I would rather have some bone or antler scales on this Greaves....

Any suggestion's? Feel free to make rude comments
I may just stick to turning brush handles on the lathe....