adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 7, 2010 12:34:22 GMT -5
Hi everyone! My new project is a sword. I designed it a while ago and these days I purchased most of the metal materials I need: the stainless steel for the blade and some brass for the handles. Of course the handles will include rocks too. Here is the drawing of the sword, together with the stainless steel strip. I overlapped a paper template of the blade on that strip and drew the gross contour of the sword.  Then, did he cutting of the stainless steel:  The strip was a bit shorter than the overall length of the sword (about 35 inches) so I had to weld a small piece of stainless steel at one of its ends. The width of the strip allowed me to get the extra material needed for this lengthening, as well as for the hand-guards. In this pic you can also see the brass sheets for the handle (hand-guard and square end)  That would be all for now, I will post pics of the future progresses. Thanks for looking Adrian |
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Post by Toad on Feb 7, 2010 12:42:05 GMT -5
Awesome. Can't wait to see your progress.
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 7, 2010 12:54:25 GMT -5
YES....I will be watching the progression with Eagerness! Very Ambitious Adrian.....and I KNOW it will be a Creation of Art and Beauty!
Steve
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 7, 2010 15:43:44 GMT -5
Oh yeah! As a former fencer and lifelong fancier of edged weapons, I'm really gonna be following this post. What a super cool project!......Mel
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Post by Saskrock on Feb 7, 2010 20:48:06 GMT -5
Can't wait to see it finished. Cool project.
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Post by NDK on Feb 7, 2010 23:51:14 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else. Awesome project. Can't wait for updates!
Nate
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Post by Woodyrock on Feb 8, 2010 2:01:27 GMT -5
The Turks are going to have to keep an eye on the Romanians now! Like everybody else, already said, I too am waiting with abated breath.
Woody
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 9, 2010 9:21:56 GMT -5
Thank you for your interest and for encouragements, friends! Mel, I might had figured out your nickname has something to do with the passion for swords. I cut the groove on the blade today. I kept thinking how to do it, as the tools I have access at are only a few and they are basic ones. Finally, I thought my flat lap would do the best job with a bit of help. Fixed the blade on a 2 by 4:  Then I attached the flat lap on the vertical arbor of my combo machine and above the flat lap I placed a diamond resin disk.   I greased the flat lap and the 2by4 wood, turned the cooling water on and thus I made the groove. The cooling water mixed with the grease and made a mess all around  But the groove came out OK. I also welded the guards, so here is how the sword looks right now:   Thanks for looking, Adrian |
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Post by Toad on Feb 9, 2010 10:35:43 GMT -5
Ingeneous - or however you spell that. Never would have thought to do that. Looking great so far.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 9, 2010 13:16:41 GMT -5
Another winner from a creative genius. I think the blood trough (groove) came out fine. The hilt and guards also look great. I bet you could easily find a market for those if you decided to go into business.
Chuck
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Post by frane on Feb 11, 2010 8:46:34 GMT -5
I am always in awe of your ability Adrian! That is already looking amazing and I know you have a lot more in store for us! I am looking forward to it!
Fran
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Post by moondragon on Feb 11, 2010 9:04:46 GMT -5
ahhh yes d'Artagnan, you have many talents you have yet to reveal.
But we know you are true friend to many, "all for one, one for all"
Cant wait to see what stones you choose:)
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Post by NatureNut on Feb 11, 2010 10:28:21 GMT -5
Adrian, this is so fascinating! Jo
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 11, 2010 11:18:23 GMT -5
WOW!
Looking great, Master Craftsman.
Tony
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Post by rockmanken on Feb 11, 2010 18:55:34 GMT -5
Been waiting to comment. Going to be a great project. When you get through it will be a masterpiece.
Only one thing, ......the guards are a little crooked......
;D ;D ;D ;D
Gotcha!
It looks great, just kidding.
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Ken
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Post by adrian65 on Feb 12, 2010 0:41:56 GMT -5
You got me Ken! ;D you know, I drew and re-drew that guard and finally came with this Anyway, what you see in my previous post is not the final contour, I had to trim it to make it simetrical. Here is how it looks now, after I shaped it to its final contour:  You can also spot my signature which I engraved on the blade. I used a dremel and a dentist burr for this:   I also started the chamfering of the edges:  Adrian |
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 13, 2010 9:50:59 GMT -5
Adrian, I think there is nothing that you can't make. You are not only a master craftsman but an endless cup of creative tallents. I love watching your projects unfold and come to life.
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Post by moondragon on Feb 13, 2010 10:02:44 GMT -5
HUrry up Adrian:) LOL
I wanna see what kind of stones you are going to use:)
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Post by Toad on Feb 13, 2010 18:22:48 GMT -5
Looking great, Adrian.
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 13, 2010 18:54:19 GMT -5
OK, now this is just such a cool project I can hardly wait to see it develop!....Mel
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