I want to start making my own scales because I see everyone's beautiful work that they post here and it makes me want to create my own beauties. I just don't know where to start. I have a few questions for anyone that has experience doing this and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

First, where can I buy the wood needed to make scales? Is there a particular website that is good to buy rosewood, bloodwood, and other types of wood?

Next, is there a how-to or a tutorial video that you recommend for someone getting started in this? I just want to know a good method to completing a set of scales.

What is involved in pinning the scales? Is there a good how-to on this?

Finally, what kind of tools would be required to do this? Is it just whatever you think can get the job done? Or are there certain tools that are needed?

Thank you for any help!