I was wondering something really quickly. I have been thinking about trying to make my own scales for a couple of the razors that I have. However, I have never made any before. So I was wondering, can scales be made out of something like basswood for a few trial runs first to try out my skills without potentially screwing up nicer woods? If I came up with something I liked, would it hurt putting them on a razor?

I have a WoodCraft store about a half hour away from me that I can go buy some nicer wood at. But I have a Hobby Lobby like 10 minutes away that I could pick up basswood at. So what say you? Should I just jump in head first and get the nicer wood right off the bat?