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Post by draugnor on Nov 30, 2010 7:11:39 GMT
I have a Tinker Bastard Sword w/o fuller that I absolutely love, but I cringe every time I remove it from its scabbard due to the metal throat scraping the blade. I have taken my dremel and sandpaper to the throat and opened it a little bit, but it still scrapes. I could definitely take off more from the throat opening, but without putting some leather or other material in there the blade would bounce around like mad. Any suggestions? And where would a be a good place to buy any of the materials needed? Thanks for the help!
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Nov 30, 2010 14:16:18 GMT
Do you need thin leather? I have some pigskin 1-1.5oz scraps I could send you, no prob. Just PM me your address. You can glue them in using superglue/epoxy/wood glue (wood glue works if it's being glued to wood- it it's being glued to metal use one of the first two options). I think that's what you meant by 'materials'... :?: If not, my bad! Hope this helps, -Slayer
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Post by chrisperoni on Nov 30, 2010 15:05:30 GMT
ANy chance you can put a picture up of the throat hole? I'm curious to see how it compares to myTinker single hand scabbard.
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Post by draugnor on Dec 1, 2010 7:39:46 GMT
Thanks for the offer Slayer, I just found some felt that I might try first. Give it a regal look Not sure if it will hold up as well, but worth a shot. Here are some pics of the throat after some dremel work. Once I am happy I will sand and polish the top so it doesn't look so beaten up.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Dec 1, 2010 12:25:22 GMT
I thought the metal scraping the blade was a necessary and beneficial feature? So that it makes the *shwwwiiiiing* sound as seen in ALL the movies ;D haha Good job fixing it up BTW Dremels, we'd be lost without them.
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Post by TomK on Dec 3, 2010 22:41:42 GMT
have you tried glueing some thin wood shims to the inside walls of the scabbard like is done to tighten up the fit on katana?
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Post by chrisperoni on Dec 4, 2010 2:53:44 GMT
Crazy- why would they out all that metal at the throat? Is there any way to take the throat off of the scabbard so you can really trim it down without ramoving and of the scabbard wood?
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Post by TomK on Dec 4, 2010 6:30:02 GMT
I have heard reports that it is glued on and I think one guy was able to pull it off with little effort but I have never removed one. I'd imagine it to be possible especially with a little heat. shouldn't be too hard (famous last words)
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Post by draugnor on Dec 4, 2010 8:36:47 GMT
Yeah I tried to remove mine but it's on there like a son of a gun. TomK - I could put some wood shins in, but first I would have to open up the throat enough to get them in. I really wanted to remove the extra metal from the edges of the throat so that it would stop dulling the edge of my sword, and I am thinking that putting something flexible like leather in those sections would be a lot easier than trying to get some wood shims in place - but someone more skilled than I might not have that problem.
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Post by draugnor on Dec 5, 2010 5:39:00 GMT
Well I finally finished fixing the throat. Spent some more time with the dremel getting the metal throat flush with the inside. I then sanded it all nice and smooth. Finally, I cut a piece of felt and laid it in there. Left some sticking up that I then hot glue-gunned onto the top. The felt goes down about 1.5 inches into the scabbard. I've got to say, it works out a lot better than I thought it would. The sword goes in nicely, and the felt keeps a nice snug fit - plus no more scrapping noises! Now all I have to do is put an edge back on the sword.
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Post by LittleJP on Dec 17, 2010 5:02:45 GMT
Ah, nice, I'm stuck with mine as of now. The throat has come off the scabbard, but I am unsure of how to widen the gap, since I don't own a dremel. Tried a file, but it's too thick to get at the edges, which is mostly what's causing the problem. Any advice?
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Post by TomK on Dec 17, 2010 6:08:14 GMT
get a thinner file. or a dremel.
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Post by LittleJP on Dec 17, 2010 14:46:15 GMT
No awesome ad-hoc suggestions? Such as using a power drill or planer? You disappoint me. Will do.
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Post by TomK on Dec 17, 2010 18:54:09 GMT
oooo wait, you could use a power drill. but it wouldn't be all that easy and if you broke the bit you could catch it in the face.
yeah sorry, guess I'm not on my game.
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Post by draugnor on Dec 18, 2010 0:08:33 GMT
I'd have to second the dremel tool if a file isn't working for you. The cheapest models run about $40 and can be found at most hardware stores or walmarts, or online such as amazon. Great little tool, once you have one you'll find all sorts of uses for it. www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages ... tary+Tools
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2010 0:49:45 GMT
dude i got my dremel at walmart for 20. it is cordless too. idk if i mine was a special or what. its not the craziest power compared to some of the better models, but i have definitely done some craftwork with it and it works really well. pick one up, for real.
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 18, 2010 10:41:33 GMT
If the felt will hold oil like a wool lining will then you killed two birds with one stone. I suppose that if you used wool felt it would. I see yet another use for old army blankets.
Good job at any rate!!
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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 22, 2010 14:53:22 GMT
A cordless Dremel is a pretty useful tool and I have to say it's fun not having to wrestle with the cord, but overall it just doesn't have the RPM's of the corded models, and the battery only lasts about an hour of on-off use. I don't plan to return mine-- I like it well enough-- but I've actually found myself using a flex-shaft attached to my old grinding wheel more often these days. Just runs right through material much better with the power it's got.
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Post by TomK on Dec 22, 2010 17:24:46 GMT
I too have a cordless dremel and have had the same experience: it's a good little tool but it doesn't last long and it doesn't have a lot of power to it.
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Post by Hiroshi on Feb 2, 2011 22:28:14 GMT
you could always buy a dremel bit and stick it in your power drill.
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