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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 15:25:42 GMT
So I have a Katana with a Tsuka that has a friction fit that is a bit loose for it to possibly be safe if both Mekugi should happen to break. Can a Tsuka be shimmed internally to provide a better fit, and how would I do that?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 16:21:34 GMT
I doubt it. At least, not without stripping it and opening it up.
How loose is it? Maybe replace the Mekugi with something stronger, like compression pins. They're almost permanent, but they sure as hell ain't breakin.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 16:35:09 GMT
Its loose enough to the point that it takes very minimal effort to pull it off. I cut with it yesterday and it felt fine, and cut good. There are 2 brand new mekugi in it, so I doubt it would break. Maybe a piece or 2 of grip tape on the tang might add some grip?
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Mar 2, 2009 17:21:17 GMT
Sure a thin wood shim . or veneer, contact tape or even electrical tape around the nakago..
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2009 17:25:01 GMT
Cool thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2009 20:13:42 GMT
I successfully tightened my tsuka, kind of...
I hope it is not frowned upon but I basically built out the tang. I skuffed up the tang and used JB Weld to thicken the tang rather than doing something to the Tsuka its self. I figured it would be ok since just using electric tape was suggested, so I kind of went one step further than tape I guess. I just let it dry up nicely and filed it off until I got a good fit. Feels way more secure in my hands now.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 4:58:59 GMT
Is it a custom blade or what? Your mekugi should not have any pressure being applied to them, especially not enough for them to snap, if this is the case it means that either the ana are incorrectly sunk or the tsuka has been incorrectly made. If it is custom fit then there could be a reason that it has loosened up and you should get in contact with the person who mounted it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 11:32:33 GMT
Actually it is a universal fit Tsuka that is just slightly to big for my Kris Cutlery blade. Since it is my own blade I dont care so much what it looks like, just that it functions well and it does just that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 20:05:36 GMT
I successfully tightened my tsuka, kind of... I hope it is not frowned upon but I basically built out the tang. I skuffed up the tang and used JB Weld to thicken the tang rather than doing something to the Tsuka its self. I figured it would be ok since just using electric tape was suggested, so I kind of went one step further than tape I guess. I just let it dry up nicely and filed it off until I got a good fit. Feels way more secure in my hands now. That's a great idea you had there, I had never thought of that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 21:43:12 GMT
Yeah, only problem is there is no way I can remove the habaki but that is ok.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2009 12:28:44 GMT
the technique marc mentioned
electrical tape around the tang
works very well, i just did that myself
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