The canoe comment hits home. That makes sense. And 3/4 to an inch sounds like a good number to shoot for. Thank you for that detailed comment. This has been some great information and will help me to make the scales and wedge match a blade properly. I bet your right Euclid440 about there really isnt a standard when it comes to vintage razors. But this will give me a good starting point.
Thanks to all for the comments and info. Ill take all of it into consideration when putting together my next razor. I enjoy this rebuilding of razors. The micro fasteners help a lot in this.
I also read in the library about making the fake blade to help in biulding the scales. I seen a vid that Glen had made using them. I'll have to make me some of those. Less handling of a actual blade when fumbling with the scales zound like a smart move.