Originally Posted by
fpatton
A properly adjusted bandsaw will do the job, and you can pick up an inexpensive one at Sears that will be just fine. (But will not be properly adjusted.)
If I may add, given my extensive experience at making one entire set of scales, a drum sander for your drill or drill press would be invaluable.
A band saw won't give you quite the tight turns you need to get around the pin end of the scales, but the sanding drum will make short work of the job.
A coping saw will also do the trick, but will need a bit more skill to make a straight cut. Of course, you can always smooth out the curves with the sanding drum. :)
Fred