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Post by Springs on Dec 26, 2012 22:39:04 GMT
Alright so, I've been trying to step up to something more "legit" to test cut, but I live in a small apartment. There is enough space to swing a sword around, but not as much ceiling space (although just barely enough to do an overhead slice). Besides getting a cutting stand (which I will in the future), I've tried hanging a piece of paper from a string, taped to the ceiling. Long story short, every cut causes the string to tear it's way through the tape (I've yet to try with duct tape). I've seen videos of people hanging newspaper/paper off their ceilings, how do you do that and stabilize the paper?
Also, any suggestions as to other methods that will work too?
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Post by SanMarc on Dec 27, 2012 0:10:22 GMT
Who made the blade and is it paper cutting sharp? you should beable to cut the paper by the method your using, use good tape...
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Post by Springs on Dec 27, 2012 2:45:01 GMT
I used masking tape, the string just tears right through the tap, since when I go to tear it off, there's a clean line right where the string was. I was thinking of maybe using something more durable like duct tape.
Also the swords I used were the Musashi Shirakawa and Munetoshi Type 98 Gunto. Both are quite sharp.
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Post by lamebmx on Dec 27, 2012 3:43:44 GMT
2 strings. Angle of attack and edge alignment. More horizontal cuts are a lot harder to align at first that the vertical or 45 degree cuts. If it hasnt gotten dull the shirakawa should be up to the task. Can you hold the paper and cut it?
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Post by Springs on Dec 27, 2012 4:21:35 GMT
The Shirakawa has cut stuff maybe twice, it's basically in nearly brand new condition. It slices through paper cleanly if I hold the paper up. I didn't think about the 2 strings though, I should try that. And yeah, my edge alignment is probably not too great, although I was going for a diagonal cut.
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Post by SanMarc on Dec 27, 2012 4:52:32 GMT
Masking tape is designed to rip, use clear tape or the duct tape.
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Post by Springs on Dec 27, 2012 6:05:05 GMT
Yeah, I'm going to try duct tape with 2 strings when there aren't people running around the house (family went out today, which is why I was trying things out).
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Post by Springs on Dec 27, 2012 21:40:25 GMT
Alright so I got to have another go at it today - using 2 strings and clear tape (my duct tape is strangely missing).
I just stood there staring at the paper, holding my Musashi Shirakawa. Taking that first cut (ever) is kind of daunting, especially with such a fragile target like paper where edge alignment is key. I then took a diagonal cut, and it sliced right through, cleanly. The paper barely even budged, and this time it didn't just fly away. It felt kind of good.
Of course, after that one cut I couldn't get my edge alignment right anymore. I'm also not sure how close I should stand to the paper, most of the time my cuts left gouges and micro-slices on the surface of the paper. I did get in one or two tiny pickle slices though. I guess I'll need to get more practice in.
I also tried cutting the strings hanging from the ceiling after. A lot easier than paper.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Dec 27, 2012 21:59:43 GMT
Consider this arrangement. Find an old junk wooden yardstick. Find a good way to hang from the ceiling, this is where string is your friend... Tape the paper to the yardstick. Cut away.... Maybe this is good, maybe not, but it's how in my mind anyways the guys I see in the videos hang their paper, sonce I have yet to see the ceiling attachnments.
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Post by Springs on Dec 27, 2012 23:49:26 GMT
The 2 string method works, just tape 2 strings to both corners of the paper and it hangs well enough.
A little after cutting the paper and string though, I grabbed the cardboard box it shipped in, leaned it on a chair so it's upright, and placed an orange on top. That method works too, and I got a really nice horizontal cut on the orange. Although, the acids might've left some marks on the blade...
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Dec 29, 2012 13:37:24 GMT
Always wash off the blade after cutting fruit, warm dish water is fine, then dry thoroughly and re-oil the blade, most fruit juice is acidic and needs to be neutralized.
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