02-07-2009, 04:52 AM
Ugh... :x
I just got done re-doing my handle. I made the grooves a little wider and the ridges more pointed. The problem is that I cut off my temporary pommel, and extra wood at the top of the handle. This made the handle way too short. It's less than 3 inches long.... Now I have to make a new one. poo
At least I'll follow the Leg XX instructions this time. This last handle was just done without much thought in the planning stages. I also tried to make a pommel. I wasnt able to make a true circle, but I saw a gallery of original swords and found a couple kindof shaped like this...
![[Image: 100_0100.jpg]](http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s234/Nihon89/100_0100.jpg)
I have to sand is and such, but any problems with it?
Also, do you all just use linseed oil on the wood? Is there anything else the Romans might have used to polish the wood a bit? I dont like it being so dry feeling, if that makes sense.
For Matt: I actually just ordered a book on sword making this Monday. Jim Hrisoulas' "The Complete Bladesmith". His books were recommended to me at the beggining of this topic. I'll try to look up that online set you mentioned, thanks.
-Nihonius
I just got done re-doing my handle. I made the grooves a little wider and the ridges more pointed. The problem is that I cut off my temporary pommel, and extra wood at the top of the handle. This made the handle way too short. It's less than 3 inches long.... Now I have to make a new one. poo
At least I'll follow the Leg XX instructions this time. This last handle was just done without much thought in the planning stages. I also tried to make a pommel. I wasnt able to make a true circle, but I saw a gallery of original swords and found a couple kindof shaped like this...
I have to sand is and such, but any problems with it?
Also, do you all just use linseed oil on the wood? Is there anything else the Romans might have used to polish the wood a bit? I dont like it being so dry feeling, if that makes sense.
For Matt: I actually just ordered a book on sword making this Monday. Jim Hrisoulas' "The Complete Bladesmith". His books were recommended to me at the beggining of this topic. I'll try to look up that online set you mentioned, thanks.
-Nihonius
Nomen:Jared AKA "Nihon" AKA "Nihonius" AKA "Hey You"
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