OK, I admit it...I failed big time. I tried to get my first set of scales from translucent clipboard material and they crazed and checked along the edge. I didn't generate any heat in the shaping process so I'm guessing the material was substandard to the task. They will now become "fit up" tools, but I need to know where to find polycarbonate or suitable acrylic in 1/8". Also, in fitting all of the pieces of the razor together, I'm finding that it's quite a handful and I need a nut/bolt combo to keep everything together. I have ordered washers from Microfasteners but I guess I should have thought this out a little further. What sizes and shapes are best for the task? Thanks for your help in advance, I am having an absolute ball working up my first restore...I know why you guys have so much enthusiasm for these things!