I have a Sheffield Bengall SR that had cracked horn scales. I decided to re-scale the blade with run of the mill acrylic/plastic scales. The pinning hardware has rosettes and tiny washers. My question is: do you need washers? Can you re-scale without washers? What is the advantage or disadvantage of using or not using washers?

FYI: This is my first replacement scale job on a vintage razor.

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