Have been saving these scales for my big Tally-Ho until I'd gotten more experience with lined wedges, mosiac pins, ca finish, ect. They are to date the most expensive scales I've ever bought. I wanted to turn this razor and scale combo into a family heirloom. Well I got the lined wedge and scales glued together and was removing the alignment pins when I wraped my pinkie finger aruund the scales and I heard a loud crack. It only took a second of lost concentration and they are ruined. Cracked and hanging by a thread. Tried to get ca in thName: broken scales 004.JPG Views: 572 Size: 159.8 KBe crack, but it dried before I could even close the gap. Won't ever try that again. I'm sure I'll find something to use what's left for some otherName: broken scales 001.JPG Views: 732 Size: 142.0 KB project, but my BIG plans are dead. Well maybee some nice burl or horn is in my future. Kelly will have to wait a little bit longer to do the honName: broken scales 002.JPG Views: 414 Size: 143.2 KBing. At least I'm getting my appetite back after this sickening stupid move. Live and learn. Even if it hurts. Thanks for listening to my whining Name: broken scales 003.JPG Views: 381 Size: 141.3 KBall, Don.