Hey guys, I'm not sure if this topic has been covered before but I tried running a search and didn't find anything.

I don't have a work shop but I wanted to attempt to make new scales for my straight razor.

I wanted to know if anyone could tell me how to remove the scales that are currently on my straight.

Do I need to break them off?

Then all I wanted to know is if there is an easier way of bolting the new scales I make to the blade with little screws and washers from my local hardware shop.

Thanks all for the help.