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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 2, 2013 14:40:18 GMT
Does anyone have pics or a link to shimming a pommel or hilt?
Odingard mentioned Albion does this to ensure all their swords are tight and ring...
As I've got a project blade, I figured I'd give it a try. I have to assume the shims should be steel, not brass?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Jun 3, 2013 5:57:32 GMT
Albions aren't shimmed nomnally, they're press fit and wedged. For additional security you can back peen guards and pommels.
It is true though that many originals are shimmed so it certainly was common practice.
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Post by William Swiger on Jun 3, 2013 7:36:10 GMT
A few of the Czech swords I have taken apart were shimmed with a hard wood.
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Post by JW Peeters on Jun 3, 2013 13:22:21 GMT
That sounds like a.. painful job :mrgreen: It could explain why some Czech swordmakers fail to deliver a placed order in time perhaps
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 4, 2013 22:09:41 GMT
Good info. I've got some experience with shims, but this is a good excuse to replace my old micrometer with a digital. I'll post pics as I go, this won't be a fast process as it's taken me the better part of 3 months to polish a spearhead to my satisfaction.
Now, does it matter if I use a stainless shim on a mild steel pommel/guard? Just trying to make sure I don't cause myself issues down the road that can be avoided.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 6, 2013 2:30:06 GMT
Ok, good to know I can use scrap stainless or whatever steel I find.
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