I havent been in the workshop for a while but i've come up against a problem. Perhaps you folks can help me.

I'm re-scaling a Dovo blade. The scales were slightly damaged, plus I dont like plastic scales at all. I am putting them in mahogony. However I have managed to take the metal decoration off of the old scales and would like to apply it to the new scales.

Part of these are affixed when the pins go in. The other part is purely side decoration. I also want to varnish the scales. So my question is: in which order do I do the following?

1) Attach pins including the metal heel decor

2) Varnish the scales

3) Attach the side decor

Also, how would I attach the side decor? And How do I make the decor fix best to the wood? It had previously been inlaid onto the plastic. Now it doesnt sit flush.

If you need pics let me know. Many thanks in advance.