I don't have a razor yet. I've been keeping an eye out in the classifides for one I like. It seems like a lot of the cheap razors with nice blades have blonde scales. So think I may want to carve my own out of cherry, walnut, teak, or brazilian mahogony. I wanted to get the opintion on someone who has done it before. I guess my main concerns are: If the scales do not operate or fit well, can I put the old ones back on, or are they trashed? Also what kind of tolerences are needed as far as angle of the hole the blade pivots on, and overall shape and curve. And are there any specific tools I may need to buy. (if so do I need to go to specialty store?)
I'm a great carpenter but have only tried wood working a few times, nothing like this. I'm confident in my abilities but I don't want to under estimate something so simple.

Thank you all very much!
Joe.