Thread: Part of my new scales

I agree with u I tapered it just a second ago

Here is the wedge now

That got alot narrower. Looks like its tapered so good to go. Can't wait to see it when it is done. Good luck.

Tyler,you need to get the scales thinner ,half of what they are,JMO

I make mine usually 2.5-3mm. That usually will give them enough flex to bow when folding. Thicker scales have a harder time flexing. That was my mistake here
The scales started to pull away from the wedge and left a gap and didn't let the scales bow when folding the razor.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Tyler,you need to get the scales thinner ,half of what they are,JMO

It's hard to by hand but ur right they need to be smaller

What I did before I got a belt sander was use double-sided tape and stick each scale to a block of wood and work them till I got them to the thickness I wanted. Made it easier to handle and not hurt the fingers as much. Plus I would do alittle here and there instead of trying to sand 1/4" down in one sitting.

I wish I had the money for a belt sander hahah but I guess I'll just use 60grit sandpaper and glue it to scrap wood and use double sided tape and just go back and fourth

A belt sander at this point would trash your scales in a microsecond,your close man,60 grit on a sanding block will thin them out in a couple minutes,take your time,stuff like this should be fun,not an ordeal.

What's the best way to measure the thickness can u use a caliper and how think should they be