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Post by formernuke on Apr 23, 2024 1:30:37 GMT
I have a set (katana, wakashi and tanto) arriving soon from ronin katana.
I understand the main issue with these is the wrapping.
What have people found to be the best way to deal with thus? I'm curious if I can and should put some glue under it on spots.
Thoughts and tips welcome and appreciated.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on Apr 23, 2024 1:59:22 GMT
Lacquering the ito is an easy option to help stiffen the loose maki. Check my site for a simple ito lacquering tutorial.
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Post by formernuke on Apr 23, 2024 2:03:33 GMT
Lacquering the ito is an easy option to help stiffen the loose maki. Check my site for a simple ito lacquering tutorial. Would the lacquer make is harder to handle? |
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Post by steveboy on Apr 23, 2024 16:58:46 GMT
Lacquering the ito is an easy option to help stiffen the loose maki. Check my site for a simple ito lacquering tutorial. Would the lacquer make is harder to handle? Only if you overdo it. Cottontail Customs' tutorial is very good. I usually use a standard polyurethane like Minwax or Varathane matte finish. Wear gloves, work the lacquer in thoroughly, and see how it feels after one coat dries overnight. I lacquer almost all production katana I get (if I don't outright strip them down and rewrap them), because even if the wrap is decent, the ito is usually mid-grade at best, and will loosen and wear sooner than you want. Lacquering extends its life quite a bit.
Too much varnish and it'll feel like plastic. The material will be less absorbent and more prone to be slippery when you handle it. Two coats should be plenty; I've done it, but usually am satisfied with one.
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Post by larason2 on Apr 23, 2024 21:17:41 GMT
Mine wasn't too bad, but I don't like the synthetic ito that they used on my hands (felt very hot). I replaced it with some suede leather ito. Not that expensive, and less difficult to rewrap than fabric ito, very comfortable on my hands.
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Post by formernuke on Apr 23, 2024 21:20:16 GMT
Does the spray lacquer work as well?
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Post by formernuke on May 4, 2024 21:05:56 GMT
Lacquering the ito is an easy option to help stiffen the loose maki. Check my site for a simple ito lacquering tutorial. Should I use the oil based or the water based polyurethane? Or does it not matter? |
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Post by steveboy on May 5, 2024 17:36:37 GMT
Lacquering the ito is an easy option to help stiffen the loose maki. Check my site for a simple ito lacquering tutorial. Should I use the oil based or the water based polyurethane? Or does it not matter? FWIW I've used both and haven't noticed a difference. |
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Post by formernuke on May 6, 2024 1:55:36 GMT
Did my first coat. I went really thin so hopefully it's good enough to lock everything in place.
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Post by Cottontail Customs on May 8, 2024 17:44:02 GMT
Did my first coat. I went really thin so hopefully it's good enough to lock everything in place. let it fully dry and see how it is. if it's still not where you want it, go with another thin application. |
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Post by formernuke on May 8, 2024 17:45:25 GMT
Did my first coat. I went really thin so hopefully it's good enough to lock everything in place. let it fully dry and see how it is. if it's still not where you want it, go with another thin application. Seems good so far |
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