Hi guys this will be my first attemp at making a set of razor scales so I figured I would ask for some advice to make sure i get a good start.

So I have decided that oak is going to be my material of choice and depending on my mood the spacer is either going to be clear acrylic, lead or another piece of oak.

Now here comes the questions

I'm looking to finish them as natural as possible to show off the oaks pattern, so I figured I would use a clear gloss waterproof varnish, I've picked up a small tin of varnish from my local DIY store that is designed for exterior doors, fences, pretty much anything that is wood that will be used outdoors and needs weather protection, on this basis am I on the right track for finishing the scales?. My brother in law suggested I use a wax he has that just rubs into the wood to enhance the grain but I'm worries this might not be waterproof enough for something used in the bathroom, whilst for the items he finishes that get the occasional splash it should be fine? Am I wrong on this?

With regards to the wedge is there a specific size thickness it needs to be on one end etc ? as two of my razors have quite thick wedges but I also have one that has a lead wedge that is extremely thin on one side, I'm talking around 1 - 2mm.

And finally I've attached some drawings that I've done for potential scale ideas, can anyone see any problems with them specifically the wedge pin end on some of them as I get the feeling they might be a little thin and may crack etc?

Any feedback would be appreciated as I don't want to go through the process of making a nice set of scales only to stuff them up when it comes to the finish or the wedge etc.

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