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Post by Weaponeer on Jan 30, 2015 9:28:33 GMT
Hey guys, I was wondering how much of a DIY repair could be done on this sword and what to be better handed over to a professional?
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Jan 30, 2015 21:56:33 GMT
I think that really depends on what needs repair and what your skill level is. What are the issues with your sword?
-Josh
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Post by Weaponeer on Feb 1, 2015 10:00:50 GMT
Im still deciding, if I should buy it or not. It would have the same faults as this sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-guide.com/product356.html. Josh how much repair can a beginner do on this, and what is better off being done to a professional (the corroded ray skin is in my opinion a the part to be done by a professional)?
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Feb 2, 2015 2:27:19 GMT
From what I can tell, the samegawa has been polished too deeply and has completely flattened out the nodes in that area eliminating any separating lines in between. It's really hard to tell for sure without seeing it in person and might just need a light sanding and a touch of new lacquer. If the samegawa had to be replaced, it could be very challenging to 1. remove the fittings, depending on how they are attached. 2. reapply new samegawa, lacquer and polish and apply clear topcoat. 3. reattach fittings. Whether you choose to repair the samegawa yourself or have someone do it for you, it can get fairly pricey. An alternative to replacing it, you could cheat a little and possibly smooth out the lacquer in the area, pen in some matching lines with a good dark ink, apply some new lacquer and polish to match surrounding sheen. The patina issues look minor and could possibly be touched up with a commercial chemical patina formula. The display box is pretty much useless anyway and they get thrown out most of the time, so no real loss there. The scratches could be removed with a light polish if they are shallow or a more involved polish if they run deeper. Basic polishing can be done by almost anyone with enough practice and time, at least good enough to remove surface scratches. A full polish at a professional level will get expensive. I personally don't see how this sword could be worth $3,340 and it still seems a bit steep at $999 for what I'm seeing but if you like it, consider your options of how to repair it and go for it ![:)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) -Josh
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Post by Weaponeer on Feb 2, 2015 10:20:55 GMT
Thx Josh.
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