Thx for this post ,i want to replace the scales on my wapi this will be very helpfull.I noticed you are using 1/16 brass nails ,did u put a brass washer on the other side or did u just peen it as is with no washer. From what i read in some other posts ,was to get brass rod and washers but i was unable to find them in my area.I do have the brass nails ,i am a noob to str8 shaving i just want to remove the steel scales from my wapi before i accidently decapitate myself they are way to heavy.