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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 11, 2017 20:32:24 GMT
I'm attempting to make a scabbard for a sword I have, and while I like doing leatherwork, I just don't have the space or equipment to make a scabbard core.
So, anybody know somewhere I could send my sword to have a core made for it?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by mrbadexample on Jun 11, 2017 22:21:16 GMT
Do you have a preference regarding the method of construction?
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Post by leviathansteak on Jun 11, 2017 23:38:23 GMT
If you don't consider durability to be a major concern, you can use balsa wood as your core. Balsa is ridiculously soft and you can carve out a core with just a chisel or two, a hand saw and a rasp. No power tools needed
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 1:18:00 GMT
Do you have a preference regarding the method of construction? Nope.
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 1:18:39 GMT
If you don't consider durability to be a major concern, you can use balsa wood as your core. Balsa is ridiculously soft and you can carve out a core with just a chisel or two, a hand saw and a rasp. No power tools needed Thanks for the advice. Do you think I could make it stronger with some lacquer?
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Post by leviathansteak on Jun 12, 2017 1:31:32 GMT
If you don't consider durability to be a major concern, you can use balsa wood as your core. Balsa is ridiculously soft and you can carve out a core with just a chisel or two, a hand saw and a rasp. No power tools needed Thanks for the advice. Do you think I could make it stronger with some lacquer? Sorry i don't know. Im currently in the process of making a balsa wood scabbard. I will likely wrap the core with some glue soaked bandage to help strengthen it. Did one previously with poplar wood by hand and it was a lot of hard work.
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 1:38:16 GMT
Thanks for the advice. Do you think I could make it stronger with some lacquer? Sorry i don't know. Im currently in the process of making a balsa wood scabbard. I will likely wrap the core with some glue soaked bandage to help strengthen it. Did one previously with poplar wood by hand and it was a lot of hard work. What kind of poplar are you using? I'm attempting to use 1/4" now and split one a few days ago, prompting this post.
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Post by leviathansteak on Jun 12, 2017 2:09:15 GMT
I didn't realise there were different kinds of poplar... i used 2x 8mm thick planks for the core, which is thicker than what you're using i believe
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 2:36:37 GMT
I didn't realise there were different kinds of poplar... i used 2x 8mm thick planks for the core, which is thicker than what you're using i believe Oh I just meant the thickness and sheets vs planks. Well I wish you luck.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 12, 2017 3:14:52 GMT
Will balsa wood tarnish or stain the sword?
Poplar is the go to. Contact Steve Huerta about him making you a core
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 3:42:27 GMT
Will balsa wood tarnish or stain the sword? Poplar is the go to. Contact Steve Huerta about him making you a core Thank you. Is he a member here or should I just contact him through his website?
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 12, 2017 3:54:55 GMT
He's on here but I forget if he uses his name or a user name. He's on sbg and allswords on Facebook. Don't know if he keeps up on his weebly site shcustomleather.weebly.com
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 12, 2017 12:25:07 GMT
Some easy methods shown here, carving not necessarily necessary ;p : yeoldegaffers.com/project_scabbard.aspI think the leather and coating of glue would reinforce your balsa quite a bit (I use titebond original as my leather glue). You'd have to be pretty clumsy to break the balsa. Like, after all those hours doing the leather work and finishing it beautifully you'll be handling it like a baby, I'm sure. No one wants to nick or scuff their leatherwork...
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Post by demonskull on Jun 12, 2017 15:18:56 GMT
If you don't consider durability to be a major concern, you can use balsa wood as your core. Balsa is ridiculously soft and you can carve out a core with just a chisel or two, a hand saw and a rasp. No power tools needed Thanks for the advice. Do you think I could make it stronger with some lacquer? You could also use wood glue. Apply let harden, reapply and let harden. I did this 45 years ago to make some small props for my younger brothers' GIJoe and Johnny West figures. Worked very well.
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 17:06:39 GMT
Wood glue doesn't sound like a bad idea, thanks.
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Post by haveswordwilltravel on Jun 12, 2017 17:06:49 GMT
Some easy methods shown here, carving not necessarily necessary ;p : yeoldegaffers.com/project_scabbard.aspI think the leather and coating of glue would reinforce your balsa quite a bit (I use titebond original as my leather glue). You'd have to be pretty clumsy to break the balsa. Like, after all those hours doing the leather work and finishing it beautifully you'll be handling it like a baby, I'm sure. No one wants to nick or scuff their leatherwork... I'm actually currently attempting a project with Gaff's bend method and split the wood because I didn't soak it long enough. I think I'm gonna try steam next time. And you're right about handling it carefully, I'd just rather be able to know I don't have to I guess.
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Post by leviathansteak on Jun 12, 2017 22:59:13 GMT
I tried hardening balsa with some diluted white craft glue but the spongy wood absorbed it and started to warp instead. Just be careful lol
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Post by demonskull on Jun 14, 2017 11:00:40 GMT
I tried hardening balsa with some diluted white craft glue but the spongy wood absorbed it and started to warp instead. Just be careful lol Don't dilute it. It should harden on the surface, not penetrate the wood.
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Post by leviathansteak on Jun 14, 2017 14:20:07 GMT
So i could use some advice here. I've finished the scabbard core in balsa. Now i don't really trust the balsa and i want to strengthen it with some glue soaked bandage before doing the leather wrap. - should i apply my white craft glue directly to the scabbard before wrapping with bandage? - or should i varnish the scabbard core with lacquer first before applying to glue to avoid any possible warping problems
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