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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2008 22:39:07 GMT
I made a scabbard for my AT1315 out of cocobolo. Man that stuff is hard to work! It's like chiseling aluminum. When I ripped the plank to make 2 slats I had to move the table saw blade up 1/4" at a time. This is the hardest wood I've ever worked, but it was worth the effort. This wood doesn't even need to be finished, it's just sanded to 600 grit and it's already got a better surface than a lot of finished woods will have. I may work on it some more, originally I was going to put a bronze chape on it. I'm undecided right now. Anyway, I'm proud of it so I thought I'd share Side A Side B
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Aug 31, 2008 22:44:49 GMT
Awesome work, and karma worthy.
Couple of questions... 1) what adhesive did you use... 2) did you line the inside & if not, how did you achieve a snug fit?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2008 22:49:12 GMT
Oh, my GAWD! That's beautiful! Absolutely stunning! +1. Where did you get a piece of cocobolo that size?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2008 22:58:11 GMT
Marc, I used Titebond III woodglue, after cleaning the surfaces to be joined with acetone (recommended by woodshop guru) I lined it with %30 wool felt, which I oiled a bit before joining the halves. The fit is awesome. It goes in and comes out easily, but won't slide out on it's own (even upside down). I took great care to make this one just right because with no outer wrap there's no room for error.
Kriegschwert, I found it at Woodcraft. I was actually looking for bocote or bubinga and saw a plank of this stuff about 4" x 3/4 x 36". cost about $35.
Thanks for the compliments!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2008 23:25:24 GMT
Extremely well done! I appreciate woodworking skills, beacuese I have none, for sure. Congratulations on that, enjoy your work.
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Post by kidcasanova on Sept 1, 2008 2:38:57 GMT
...WOW Maz. The Cocobolo goes great with the rayskin. Absolutely beautiful work. +1
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2008 3:03:02 GMT
Maz, excellent work.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2008 6:36:40 GMT
This is what I am talking about! A manufacturer really needs to offer wood scabbards in beautiful woods like that! Great work!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2008 16:38:48 GMT
Beautiful work!
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Post by 293master293 on Sept 2, 2008 3:52:22 GMT
*Drools* Pretty.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2008 10:08:26 GMT
Very nice work.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2008 10:20:04 GMT
That looks fantastic, well done!
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Post by brotherbanzai on Sept 2, 2008 14:17:19 GMT
Sweet! That looks fantastic!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2008 11:56:16 GMT
don't know how I missed this thread That is some beautiful work. Even though it finished up beautifully you should consider using some kind of finish to seal the wood. It will absorb small amounts of moisture from the air over time, and you wouldn't want it to warp. Verry Nice. Have you done other exotic wood scabbard's? Did you carve out the sword cavity or bend it around the sword? Did I say Verrry Nice? ;D
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Sept 9, 2008 12:11:36 GMT
Yup, nothin like the life in every inch of a nice piece of wood.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 1:00:36 GMT
Cocobolo is pretty water resistant on it's own, and the color was so vivid I would be afraid to use any kind of finish that would change it. Anyway I sanded it to 8000 grit and buffed it with paste-wax. That together with this wood's natural oiliness should serve to protect it for a long time. After fnishing: The throat, which I neglected to post before: I'ts carved out. Did I mention Cocobolo is hard? I've made a few out of basswood and walnut, and covered them with leather. This was my first foray into exotic wood. there will definitely be more though ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 1:11:36 GMT
you have some hot looking wood there, maz. hey, wait a tick...
anywho, very awesome.
jason
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 1:24:55 GMT
The wax should be excellent as a sealer. paste wax has been a popular finish for centuries. easy to apply and maintain.
congrats on a beautiful piece!
Have you thought about some kind of suspension? it's wayyy to nice to not wear given the opportunity.
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Post by brotherbanzai on Sept 10, 2008 3:00:53 GMT
Dang that looks good. Would go really nice with a random twist damascus blade. Not that there's anything wrong with the sword you've got, nice grip by the way.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 1:35:15 GMT
Indeed, very nice work and result...you've made a thing of timeless beauty. Great character in that wood. I'd never heard of it, had to go look it up. It looks like that finish is almost glassy...is it even nicer in person than these nice shots show?
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