Thread: Scale Wedge Geometry

When I make a wedge I first measure the width of the blade at the depth that I want it to rest in the scales (I figure that out when I draw the scales). I taper it depending on the flexibility of the material. If the angle is too great and the material too flexible it will wing out really wide, looking strange. If the material is really stiff I also don't put too much of an angle since it won't want to flex with the angle.

I hope that makes sense. It is mostly about trial and error, then using previous knowledge to assume the qualities of your materials.