Thread: Having a small issue with my first set of scales could use a bit of guidance.

Little late now but a hint for all scale makers reading along

Check the straightness of the tang on the razor alone, as soon as it is out of the old scales. Place it on a flat surface on one side and press it flat on the pivot hole, note how far the spine is off the flat surface..
Now flip the razor over and check it again and note the distance of the spine again, they should be close to equal, if not then you know there is going to be adjustments to be made, and that it isn't your scale making abilities that are lacking...

How you do the adjustments are your choice, personally I don't use the double washers or the thinner scale to create a warp, my OCD doesn't allow for those solutions

I just checked the straightness and it looks good about 1.5mm each way. I also just watched a video of a guy at Dovo opening the razor all the way setting it down and giving it a little bend while pinning it. As well I can tell now that one side is still a bit thicker than the other so It will have to go back to the sand paper tomorrow. I'm also thinking the wedge might not have an even angle on both sides. So it to goes back to the paper. But my peen job looked good