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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2008 16:14:51 GMT
It finally done! I think it came out alright. I'm not 100% pleased with it, but I guess it's okay for a first try. Ugly side. Grip seam isn't as visible as it appears in photos. Whole blade with the refinished MRL leather scabbard. -Cheers!
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Post by Brian of DBK on Feb 3, 2008 16:26:58 GMT
Dang Dark, that looks good. Good job on the scabbard!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2008 17:38:33 GMT
Great work! I like that you chose green for the grip instead of the more common black or brown. The scabbard looks great, too. You should be proud!
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Post by ShooterMike on Feb 3, 2008 17:52:31 GMT
Great job, DI! I too like the green. And I'll echo Jonathan's comments that the scabbard turned out very well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2008 18:12:58 GMT
Thanks guys!
The scabbard was just something I experimented with to see if I could make it look a little different from the standard black.
I just took some acetone, rubbed off the black dye, (you probably want to do this in a well ventilated area) then re-dyed it with brown shoe polish and finished it with some dubben leather polish.
As for the grip, well there's still something funny about it. I used chamois, and it's still somewhat soft. Is there anything I can use to stiffen it up? Like carnuba wax or leather finishing cream? Because if you hold onto it for any length of time, the dye comes off on your hands. I'm going to have to do a little more work on it.
Anyhow, thanks for the kind remarks. I'm sure my next one will look even better.
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Post by themaster293 on Feb 3, 2008 18:19:12 GMT
I never thought green would look good on a sword like that, but I was wrong! You did a wonderful job!
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Post by dand on Feb 3, 2008 19:19:14 GMT
A light wash with some thinned wood glue (or hide glue if you can get it) should stiffen it up. To protect the leather and to prevent the dye from coming off on your hands you can use neutral shoe polish....when buffed it should also help to give a shinier finish. Hope this helps, Dan
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Feb 4, 2008 6:30:15 GMT
Good work DI. The Scabbard does look good. I thought it was timber from the pics, until I read the posts. I like the green. Now, to etch the blade... and get some of Brian's pommel decor.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 14:24:02 GMT
and get some of Brian's pommel decor. Already on the way. I've been looking for something like that for a while. As for the etching, I intend on making this a "working" blade, so I don't want anything that will be scratched off under use. I just have to de-polish it and sharpen it now. Then we'll see how it cuts.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2008 14:40:51 GMT
Beautiful work mate, love the green which is my favourite colour and the sheath is also quite amazing, very nice mate Try water and PVA glue on the chamois, that might work, or a lacquer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2008 23:13:17 GMT
Is there anything I can use to stiffen it up? Like carnuba wax or leather finishing cream? Try a 1-2 minute dip in boiling beeswax. Wipe the metal off while still hot and wit 'till it hardens. Alternatively, you could melt some and pour it on your warmed handle. If you want to try this and can't source any for the 'pour method,' let me know and I'll dig up some of my "stash" and send it to you for the cost of shipping.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2008 23:19:17 GMT
not bad dark i to love the dark green on swords
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Post by jpfranco on Feb 25, 2008 1:09:08 GMT
Hey Dark, I LOVE the scabbard. Great job!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2008 16:35:51 GMT
Ahhh, thanks guys. I would recommend the scabbard treatment to anyone. That was just with some brown shoe polish. Imagine what I could do with real leather dye in different colours.
I've been thinking of making a real wood-core scabbard for it, but I don't know if it's worth the time and/or money to either make it or have someone else do it.
Anyone do cheap wood scabbards?
Try a 1-2 minute dip in boiling beeswax. Wipe the metal off while still hot and wit 'till it hardens. Alternatively, you could melt some and pour it on your warmed handle. If you want to try this and can't source any for the 'pour method,' let me know and I'll dig up some of my "stash" and send it to you for the cost of shipping.
Coincidentally, I just got a bunch of sheets of beeswax from a local beekeeper for free, that I'm planning on using for leather work.
However, I already tried what you said once, (well, sort of. I used a brush with melted wax.) and all it did was leave a thick whitish waxy coating on the grip, no matter how thin I spread it. It also filled all the grooves made by the cord wrap. So I'm redoing the grip. Gonna make it better this time, and I bought a can of Tandy matte leather sheen spray to finish it with. I figure that should work pretty well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2008 19:35:03 GMT
To remove extra dye, just keep rubbing it with a rag. The excess will be taken up, and it shouldn't bleed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2008 17:25:38 GMT
Yep, the way to go (though, it is messy) with the wax is to dip in boiling wax for a minute or so. This lets the wax soak in deeply and then you can remove the flaky surface layer with a stiff bristle brush.
+1 Karma for this project in general. You have inspired me to try my own re-wrap in the near future.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 23:48:46 GMT
Very nice. I'm going to have to try doing that to the scabbard for my Windlass War Sword, and I'm also considering making a wood scabbard for my Windlass Type XIV (gee, that sure is a popular sword), possibly in the summer when I have the time. +1
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