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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2008 18:21:14 GMT
Well, I'm a tyro at this stuff, so have no idea how things're gonna turn out, but I just had to play with this thing. I sent the pommel to Brian at DBK to add a little bling to it (let the pro do it the first time!), but decided to do the rest myself, except for the scabbard, which is a joint project with forumite Martin. I have begun to modify the guard, and that will occupy my time for a while, as I am doing this with a file only, having no power tools or a workshop to play in. So, here is what the ends of the guard look like straight from Gus: Here is my start at modification: I will keep working on it until I have the tip much more rounded. I have some ideas for the rest of the guard as well, but am still mulling them about. I will keep y'all posted as progress is made. -- Richard
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 10, 2008 18:26:03 GMT
Richard I've done this twice now, actually. If you look at my Falchion, and Braveheart swords you can see I made round balls at the ends of the crosses. If you post the cross over to me, and cover return post, I'll shape it for free. You need a dremel (or hacksaw) and a belt sander. You've got the right idea, but the cuts need to be a fair bit deeper. Then you need to roll the ball on a belt sander.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2008 18:35:26 GMT
Thanks for the offer, Brenno, but well...I would prefer to hack away at it myself, no matter how long it takes. Just something about doing it yourself, you know? I'm taking this in stages, and what you see is only the bare beginning. I'll deepen the cuts, to be sure. What you see there took me about thirty or forty minutes and some elbow-grease. It's fun, really. I get lost in the labor of it and time goes by without my noticing it.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 10, 2008 18:38:31 GMT
Hahahahaha You're preaching to the converted. I couldn't count the hours I've spent customizing and making swords. And I've only been at it for a couple of years now. Someone said, you don't have to be still to meditate.
You should however cough up $35 for a belt sander. They are invaluable in this art.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2008 18:43:40 GMT
Hahahahaha You're preaching to the converted. I couldn't count the hours I've spent customizing and making swords. And I've only been at it for a couple of years now. Someone said, you don't have to be still to meditate. And I've had fun watching some of those projects come to fruition. Great stuff! You may find this odd, but I have no real workspace available for power tool use. Yet. ;D
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Post by Brian of DBK on May 10, 2008 21:43:48 GMT
I've got your pommel done. I'll mail it out first of this week.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2008 0:01:03 GMT
I've got your pommel done. I'll mail it out first of this week. Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing the results. I spent another 45 mins or so this afternoon working on the guard and here is the results of that effort: That's pretty close to the shape I want. I figure on doing some fine filing on it and then move to grit for the finish. Of course, I have to do the other end first..... This is fun! My wife's comment was, "You know, you'll end up making your own swords if you're not careful." That is a distinct possibility...... -- Richard
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2008 19:25:10 GMT
Finished shaping the ends of the guard and have done an initial finishing job starting with180 grit and working through to 1500. Not a perfect job, by any means, and some time when I have the urge, I'll come back and do it again and get the remaining scratches out. It'll do for now, though. I also rounded the edges a bit with file and paper. Also decided to inlet the blade into the guard a bit: Here's the pommel deco that Brian at DBK put on for me: Here's the assembled piece: Next: re-wrap the grip. I'll be using some pigskin I have left over from some bookbinding work. -- Richard
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Post by ShooterMike on May 20, 2008 20:25:27 GMT
That looks nice, Richard. You're making me want to disasemble my SBG1315 and have a go at decorating the ends of the guard.
Very nice, and it definitely makes for an attractive and unique sword.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2008 23:18:02 GMT
Looks good ;D
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Post by Brian of DBK on May 21, 2008 0:51:32 GMT
+1 Looking good. PM me if you want any re-wrap tips or advice.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on May 21, 2008 2:31:01 GMT
Looking great G. Far more interesting. Yes we're always available for shortcuts to your grip wrapping, but learning from experience can be half the fun / challenge.
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2008 20:13:53 GMT
Brian & Brenno: My thanks to you both. I have some ideas for that grip, and it may involve something more than just a re-wrap. I have some experience working leather from my bookbinding work, so feel comfortable going on my own. And I have some ideas percolating through my fevered mind........
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2008 2:39:34 GMT
Real nice job on the inletting. The whole thing looks great!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2008 2:13:37 GMT
Glacier, you don't need a lot of room for small projects like that, and the belt sander/grinder makes a WORLD of difference. THis is my little 1x30 from Harbor Freight. It's tiny and light enough to easily carry around (though heavy enough to stay put without bolting down). Best $40 (shipping included) I've ever spent. It's small, but it removes metal ferociously with a coarse grit belt and puts beautiful edges on anything from knives to axes to swords with finer belts. Heck, even if you're in an apartment you could carry it our onto the porch/balcony and setup there (it's quiet too).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2008 23:16:33 GMT
Thanks for the tip. I will keep it in mind, but for the present, the old methods will do. I don't do much of this sort of thing right now, and rather enjoy the process. Time slows waaaaay down and I relax.
Hope to get something done on the grip in the next week or so.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2008 21:35:24 GMT
I completely understand your desire to do it slow and oldschool. It's a lot of work but it's a good way to spend time and the satisfaction level is immense when it's finished.
Can't wait to see how it comes out ;D
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