So it seems that there is some common points to creating scales and a lot of it revolves around common sense. So does straight shaving for that matter, hmmm might be why theres' not more doing it.

So a good set of scales would need to
1) Be aesthetically pleasing for fit and finish.
2) Protect the blade when stored, I know a no-brainer
3) Be in proportion with the blade. A pencil thin set of scales on an 8/8ths W&B probably wont work well

And these would be open choices
1) Type of material, Corian, wood (most types should work, although it seems that harder woods might be better), Acrylic, Fimo, etc
2) Type of finish, Epoxy, CA, Oil, none, etc
3) Style from standard to exotic, such as Buddel and others create

So from what I'm reading scale making is 1 part common sense, 1 part effort and 2 parts trial and error. Any of this seem right?

BTW today I called 901 555-1212 to get my decoder ring and it was busy now it says its been disconnected or no longer in use
Are you tryin to tell me somethin


Bob