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Begin with a piece of the chosen material that is at least as thick as the desired wedge at its maximum. It is good to begin with stock that is approximately 25% thicker than the thick end of the desired wedge.
 
Begin with a piece of the chosen material that is at least as thick as the desired wedge at its maximum. It is good to begin with stock that is approximately 25% thicker than the thick end of the desired wedge.
  
Cut a strip about 25% wider than the final wedge will be (if the finished wedge will be one inch wide, cut your blank 1 1/4".) During normal conditions, the wedge is subject to only compressive stress. However, it is important for uniformity of finish to match the grain direction with the scales.
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Cut a strip about 25% wider than the final wedge will be (if the finished wedge will be one inch wide, cut your blank 1".) During normal conditions, the wedge is subject to only compressive stress. However, it is important for uniformity of finish to match the grain direction with the scales.
  
 
Note: If the wedge and scale materials are metallic, plastic or something else with no discernible grain, “grain direction” is immaterial. The strip must be as long as the finished wedge plus enough to facilitate handling while tapering. I typically will make my wedge blanks 4 to 5 inches long.
 
Note: If the wedge and scale materials are metallic, plastic or something else with no discernible grain, “grain direction” is immaterial. The strip must be as long as the finished wedge plus enough to facilitate handling while tapering. I typically will make my wedge blanks 4 to 5 inches long.

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