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Post by mrstabby on Jun 12, 2023 19:10:07 GMT
I have been thinking of changing the grip of my CS arming sword. It feels OK when wearing gloves (little bit small), but without it feels too small. I am missing only like 2mm in diameter for it to feel secure for me.
So I was wondering, can I just put another layer of leather on top the original? Or should I remove the pommel nut and make a new grip?
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Post by eastman on Jun 13, 2023 1:23:56 GMT
I would add another layer of leather to the existing grip.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 13, 2023 13:08:35 GMT
A popular modification to grips is by taping. Wilson Tennis Racket tape is popular. AndiTheBarvian is a fan of grip band, sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/58261/grip-band I’ve been using rescue tape www.amazon.com/s?k=rescue+tape+black&crid=2O1U9WL15VVCI&sprefix=rescue+tape+%2Caps%2C175&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_12 Rescue tape is thinner than other tapes and has no adhesive to worry about and moulds well to the underlaying surface. It’s temporary and can be removed with no tell-tale signs. If nothing else, rescue tape can be applied to rough out future plans such as dimensions. My biggest objection to rescue tape is that on applying it leaves a shiny, plastic-like appearing surface which can be easily corrected by hitting it lightly with a matt black spray if one decides to make it permanent. After applying, most of mine have become permanent. |
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 13, 2023 13:29:43 GMT
I have also been thinking of putting a cord wrap on top of the existing grip.
I have the self bonding tape. Does it really not attack the leather? This is great.
I was unsure if I need to glue my top layer, be it tape, leather or cord, to the unterlying layer for it to be secure. I don't want to ruin the original grip without needing to, but I also want it to be safe.
I am willing to make a new grip. I know what geometry I want, but it will take some time for me to finish the project anyways since it's last on my list so far (first comes some sharpening, some sheath and some grip making for other things), so I am very interested in further tipps on quick solutions.
I dislike the raised portions of the grip, I am now thinking of filling the lower parts with the self-bonding tape and putting a layer leather on top. I have some thin leather I bought for making grips a while ago.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 13, 2023 14:43:47 GMT
I can only speak for rescue tape when I say that I have had no ill effects on leather. No adhesive is needed to start nor elsewhere. I find the hardest part is starting. Tension is required throughout the process and holding the initial part in place until getting a wrap over it to hold in place may require more than one attempt. I also find that rescue tape to be the best hose/leak patch out there and this is the job that it was intended for.
A cord wrap over the existing wrap, or bare wood, works well at increasing the grip size, and/or improving friction on a slick grip. I’ve used both (not at the some time) a thick, waxed leather intended thread and a local cord used for tomales. The later I flamed afterwards to reduce the fuzz. The later works on other items as a grip, such as a blow pipe, as well.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jun 13, 2023 14:49:43 GMT
I replaced a few older grip band wraps in the meantime, no effect on the leather.
As said, no glue.
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Post by mrstabby on Jun 13, 2023 15:05:42 GMT
I have used the tape on some electrical cables. You don't need as much tension as they say on the package (mine says it must be stretched to double the length) but the more you stretch it before you touch it to itself, the stronger the bond seems to get. To begin I hold it with a finger or clamp in line with the thing I try to wrap, put tension on it, make one round and just clip the edge of the part I held onto. After finishing I cut the overhang off, this seems to work pretty well.
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