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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2010, 04:29:50 pm » |
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I'd suggest a chat with Big John. The blade and fittings look great, seems like a shame to spoil them by using a pick-axe handle! Anyway, I can't find the remains of the thing I was building. The only close match in my house is Odi's broomstick - but I don't think she'll let you use that  Hasn't Art offered a nice alternative piece of wood ? - Light couloured Welsh Ash or something ? Jim Please Shari ? I would be very grateful |
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« Reply #16 on: February 03, 2010, 04:30:33 pm » |
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yes he did but wasn't moved to this page
i will get him to cut it for you later will bring it tomorrow
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« Reply #17 on: February 03, 2010, 04:32:51 pm » |
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Thread tidied up - Rest of chat in Chat .
A piece about 11 inches would be great.
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Cryf oedd calon hen y glas glogwyni,
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2010, 10:12:28 am » |
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The piece of wood. Thanks Arthur
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Cryf oedd calon hen y glas glogwyni,
Cryfach oedd ei ebill ef a'i ddur,
Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2010, 10:13:00 am » |
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Fitting the Fuchi on
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #20 on: February 17, 2010, 10:13:25 am » |
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Fuchi on wood
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2010, 10:14:13 am » |
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Hollowing out tsuka to accommodate tang
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
O'i enillion prin a'i amal gur.
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2010, 10:14:34 am » |
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Getting the curve right
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« Last Edit: February 17, 2010, 10:23:39 am by Moley »
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2010, 03:29:53 pm » |
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How did you hollow out the wood?
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« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2010, 04:35:38 pm » |
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How did you hollow out the wood?
Small chisel then sandpaper. Continually checking, on and off the tang sanding a bit more each time till it was a tight fit. Not too tight though because the Tsuka binding is yet to go on. |
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2010, 04:48:22 pm » |
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The hole for the peg must line up exactly
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #26 on: February 17, 2010, 04:49:47 pm » |
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I used "Gorilla Glue" to finally glue the two halves together. Continually checking the fit on the tang and it's lineup with the Fuchi and one seppa(washer)
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Cryf oedd calon hen y glas glogwyni,
Cryfach oedd ei ebill ef a'i ddur,
Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
O'i enillion prin a'i amal gur.
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« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2010, 04:50:35 pm » |
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Perfect fit - no gaps between Tsuba, seppas and Fuchi
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Cryfach oedd ei ebill ef a'i ddur,
Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2010, 12:54:09 pm » |
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Chwyddodd gyfoeth gwr yr aur a'r faenol,
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« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2010, 02:43:29 pm » |
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How big a sander do you need? I have a huge belt sander and a medium orbital if they're any good to you?
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