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Post by Zyxenfryx on Oct 14, 2013 7:14:32 GMT
Hi all,
So, due to a cross-country move I was put in the unenviable position of leaving my sword collection in storage for roughly a month (The house we were moving into was not available for immediate occupancy and our temporary housing was too small).
Upon getting my swords back, I noticed that the only damage was that the scabbard for my VA Hedemark had gained a slight bend in it; it smoothly bends such that the tip of the scabbard is several degrees out of alignment from the throat if you look at it edge-on.
I'm not really sure how to best go about fixing this without causing more damage to the scabbard, so any advice as to how to fix it would be great.
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Oct 14, 2013 9:29:03 GMT
Does it straighten when you put the blade in? If so, I'd just insert the sword and keep it that way for a while, that might already be enough to fix it.
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Post by Zyxenfryx on Oct 14, 2013 9:30:56 GMT
Ah, I'm afraid it doesn't straighten at all when I put the blade in it, unfortunately.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Oct 15, 2013 0:07:40 GMT
i had that happen with a scabbard i made, it bent severely too the left but when you put the sword in it went straight, left it that way for 6 mos, pulled out the sword and its still bent like a bannanna. My money says Call Sarge abd have him make you a new one :]
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Post by Zyxenfryx on Oct 16, 2013 3:29:17 GMT
I'm thinking I will just have to get a new scabbard made...
Methods for straightening bent wood I've found all involve things like soaking the wood and clamping it against something hard and flat; understandably that won't be too good an idea with a scabbard wrapped in leather, eh?
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Post by Bryan Heff on Oct 27, 2013 22:30:14 GMT
Try leaving it out in the sun. I know there are methods using sunlight, and wet grass (not joking). It may work but as you mentioned is already covered so it may not...
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jan 28, 2014 11:33:27 GMT
I believe it may have been caused by one of two reasons. One, imbalanced moisture/ humidity exposure. Two, being held in a bowed position for an extended period. I would recommend putting the concave side down with a book supporting each end, and then the weight of another book in the centre on top, to bow it an equal amount in the opposite direction. Check it (de-book it) morning and evening (and re-book it) until it comes back up straight. Another option is assuming moisture on one side. I'd consider just sitting it on a flat shelf with one side exposed to more airflow and the other against the shelf receiving less ventilation. Which side? If it's really humid or rainy there in this season put the concave side up (it will be exposed to more humid air and may expand). If it's a hot or very dry put the convex side up to dry it, weighting the centre again may be beneficial.
Give these slow and gentle methods a go before tearing out any hair. Wood will do what wood will do - enjoy it's whimsical contrariety :-)
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