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Now it is time to drill the holes in one scale. If you do this by hand you will very likely not get nice straight holes that are centered in the piece. Don’t ask me how I know this.
I found that because these tools are forged that the 2 scales are not identical in length. I marked the first scale and the tool so that I would know which scale goes on which side.
After both scales are fitted I use masking tape to hold the whole thing together so I can drill through the other side.
I also make a slight countersink so the rivet will have a little flare after finishing it. The countersinks in the next picture are exaggerated for clarity.
Now I make the rivets from a piece of brass rod. I leave them a little long when I cut them. I find that the easiest way to cut them is with a diagonal cutter.
After the scales are riveted on I trim the outside of the scales to match the tool.
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