Thread: Replacing scales

Okay. I'm not posting this to brag but merely to honour my promise to post some pics of my 'first effort'. (I've been looking at some of the 'masterpieces' posted in 'Custom Builts and Restorations' and I'm fully aware that I've still got things to learn). Essentially I've used materials that I could readily lay my hands on. I also apologise for the quality of the pics - they were a bit rushed.
The wood used is an Australian eucalypt ('Southern Mahogany') - chosen because I grew it, milled it, and because it's a reasonably resilient and springy timber, even when cut thin.
The pin I made from brass welding rod - mainly to suit the smallest washers that I could buy locally. I realise they look a bit too chunky. Next time I'll import some more delicate and specialised hardware.
I didn't use a wedge. Rather I shaped the 'spacer' into both ends of the scales, then glued them together. So, the brass escutcheon pins used there are 'fake' - merely for aesthetics.