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Post by George on May 25, 2011 1:02:59 GMT
Pretty simple question really... Where can i find the little wooden bits to shim a Saya so the Habaki fits nice and snug? Im in Aus, so wouldn't mind something close to home And also what glue should you use?
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Post by ghost on May 25, 2011 1:55:06 GMT
Pretty sure you can find poplar somewhere - just hack off a bunch of pieces and sand a few until they fit in snugly. You'll only want to insert the katana in to the point where the habaki is halfway w/ the shims- (you don't want to accidentally wedge the unglued shim deep in the saya somehow) I would inset 3/4 of the habaki when you use it to pin the shim while it is gluing. I forgot who on this forum uses toothpicks Another possibility are chopsticks carved thin. You will want to use wood glue - most wood glues are water soluble btw - but you should be wiping down your kat /chiburi before sheathing it if you by any chance have a katana maintenance kit (yup that type of wood), there is sometimes a wooden shim inside / what you thought was a divider
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Post by masahiro560 on May 25, 2011 7:20:13 GMT
In my experience paper worked good it makes for a better fit, If it's still not tight then glue another piece to the other side, if not repeat
I used super glue rather than wood glue, the wood glue just doesn't seem to adhere to the saya well. probably because it's already full of old gunk
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Post by Vue on May 26, 2011 9:17:46 GMT
dude go to bunnings or any arts&craft store for some balsa wood and you'll do fine.
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Post by jeimuzu on May 27, 2011 10:46:10 GMT
its been said in other topics under the same name, but I suggested using popsicle sticks....cut it to the dimensions you need it, then start shaving it until its a perfect fit. There is another thing you could use which is at your local hardware store....its some tape that is heat activated...but the top is wood of some sort. Ive been told that works wonders but the name isnt coming to mind right now. Hiroshi says to use a toothpick on the ha in the koiguchi and then shake it down to the size you need. But most of the time its the Mune side that wears down or the sides of the koiguchi. If the sides are very lose, Id look for that tape.....much easier to use and covers more area than a popsicle stick.
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Post by jeimuzu on May 27, 2011 10:52:51 GMT
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Post by George on May 27, 2011 11:18:15 GMT
GREAT ideas guys! Problem solved WHY didn't i think of that haha!!
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Post by jeimuzu on May 27, 2011 11:20:53 GMT
Balsa wood is fine and dandy but its very soft. I wouldnt use it myself. By the way, I meant to say shave instead of shake LOL. Its still the morning and I dont have my coffee yet :lol:
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Post by George on May 27, 2011 22:14:12 GMT
Haha i did have to read it twice but i knew what u meant Paddlepop sticks are prob the best seeing as they are a bit more tough...
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Post by Deepbluedave on May 28, 2011 7:31:16 GMT
I'd go paddle pop sticks cause you get to eat the ice cream first
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