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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2007 21:18:44 GMT
just some quick snap shots i took. new leather ito, fuchi, kashira, same, and menuki. there are a few mess ups that i definately notice. i'd love to hear your C & C. i'm also working on polishing the blade ("hybrid polishing"). i've still got a bit more work to do with the 3000grit. also, i wanted to do a "matte" finish on the saya. i was just wondering what you guys suggest. i just don't think the glossy look suits it. thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2007 2:42:18 GMT
Black on black looks pretty sharp (I know, bad pun for a sword forum) if you ask me(and you did), almost sinister.
I believe it was discussed in another thread but did you end up ordering your 3000 grit paper for your polishing venture?
As far as the matte finish on the saya goes, I would start by rubbing it down with fine steel wool to "nock down" the gloss finish. For those of you not familiar with steel wool, 00(double-ought) or 000(triple-ought) is a rating for a fine "grit" of steel wool. The more 0's the finer the "grit." The steel wool process will provide a tooth or surface for the finish to adhere to. Wipe the saya down to remove any dust. Next, I would spray it with several thin coats of a clear spray-on, satin (or matte) finish. I am pretty fond of satin myself. It is a good idea to lightly rub with steel wool after each coat of the finish dries. This helps to smooth out dust, air bubbles, or any bugs that may you may get in the finish. Hey, it happens. It's always pleasant to get moth tracks in your finish and wingmarks from them trying to get unstuck... or so I've heard... Wipe off the dust, spray on a thin coat, let dry, steel wool, wipe off the dust, thin coat... you get the picture. DO NOT STEEL WOOL AFTER THE FINAL COAT. I would imagine 4 or 5 coats would be a good start. I would choose an exterior finish. That should provide some abrasion resistance and protection from the oils on your hand. You can double check that with with the salesperson where you shop or by reading labels to make sure.
I am sure we will be seeing photos of the progress (hint, hint).
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2007 13:53:35 GMT
thanks for the tips on the saya finish blackcat. i was thinking that it would be something similiar to that. so what do you think of the tsuka-maki job? it was my first atempt at it and i have to say that i'm rather pleased. but i'm also a perfectionist too so that helps lol. and yes, it does kind of look sinister...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2007 16:46:38 GMT
Sweet !!! Yes i love the black on black myself and want to do it to my Shura too. The wrap job is awesome . Keep up the good work.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2007 10:45:30 GMT
Looks great & the silver Menuki really look solid against the black.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2007 15:51:15 GMT
thanks guys! i adjusted the ito a bit so there aren't any spots showing and also adjusted the hisigame a little better so it's not "lumpy" looking along the ha and mune sides. everything is even.
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Post by admin on Feb 12, 2007 11:04:13 GMT
Very nice (and mean looking) work there Mr. Imaging! Karma 2 you for a job well done!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2007 22:10:59 GMT
thanks paul i sent mr. chen another email about the kaze waki. he said that it ended up getting pushed back a couple of months due to being so busy. sucks, i was hoping to get it soon .
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2007 2:29:40 GMT
Looks good; great job Lewisimaging!!! let us know how the polishing goes - maybe you can post some pics when you're done. I need to polish mine but I don't trust myself
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2007 14:13:40 GMT
as far as the polishing goes, do you guys keep a rougher polish in certain areas of the sword (besides the kissaki)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2007 16:30:18 GMT
lewisimaging, If you would like a photo of another tsuka with leather ito that was done "professionally," you can use this photo of my new-used Hanwei Forge Practical Pro katana. Yes, I am working on a review. Feel free to copy it and move it into your original post for a side by side comparison if you like. Your leather appears to be thicker and softer than that used on the Practical Pro. I found that the overlaping folds of the ito are rather hard and almost hurt the hand if gripped improperly. I have a feeling it may be due to the quality of the leather and the care, or lack there of, taken in the tsuka maki. I would choose your work anyday.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2007 21:36:56 GMT
thanks for the compliments blackcat! i do have to say, i'm not too overly impressed with their leather quality(HW). i got the supplies for tsuka maki from fred lohman. great quality!
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