Originally Posted by
timberrr59
Cheapest (FREE) Scales can be made from window shutters or blinds. I found some at Home Depot. They were shutter samples and were to be discarded. They are perfect for making quick and easy scales. Cutting them out is a snap and they are 1/8 inch thick. After I make them and assemble the complete razor, I dip completely the scales in a can of clear wood sealer. let sealer harden by hanging scales outside in the sun or somewhere warm & dry.
If for nothing more, these simple scales can be made as a prototype or experimental shape for some really exotic and expensive-materialed scales.
Photo shows a 3-pin set (maple) I made in about 30 minutes with a hand scroll saw, pocket knife, and some 100 grit sandpaper. Some samples are made of wood, others are of a PVC-like plastic material. There are many wood species and colors to choose from. FREE and easy! Really some fun. Do it and prosper. RRR