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Didn't realize I had one in town. Lots of nice tools and things. Plus lots of wood for pen blanks and much larger pieces too. I picked up these while I was there...

Padauk. It has a bit more orange color to it than the pic shows.
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And this block of Bocote. I figure I can get 6 scales out of it. Enough for three razors.
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Now, I'm not really sure what way to cut the Bocote. With the flats of the scales like pic one, or like pic two? Opinions? Going with pic one, I will get a lot of grain showing but with pic two, I'll get a lot more odd shapes from the grain. The guy at Woodcraft said to slice it like pic one.

Anyway, I now have enough for four more set of scales. Not that I was in need of more as I got some stock as it is, but I just couldn't walk out without something. So what is your opinion? I don't think there is an issue of strength as this stuff is heavy and hard. But, what do I know?