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Title: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Mike W. on 2014-04-19, 21:33:42

Here's my first successfully completed wooden scabbard core. Its tight enough to hold the blade upside down, yet loose enough to allow me to draw and sheathe it without resistance. All that remains is the leather wrapping. What type of leather would be most period correct (cow, sheep, deer, etc.?) If anyone could provide tips on that I would be eternally grateful.
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Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Ian on 2014-04-19, 21:40:47

Looks great!  Excellent job, especially for a first try!

For leather, you can't go wrong with vegetable tanned cow.  I'll re-check Knives and Scabbards, but I'm willing to bet deerskin is acceptable as well.

**edit, no deerskin**

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Ian on 2014-04-19, 21:44:36

Knives and Scabbards only addresses knife and dagger scabbards, but all the extant finds use calf, cow, or sheep.  The bulk are calf.  I would just use cow if I were you since it's correct, and most available.  No deerskin in the book that I see.

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-04-19, 22:01:25

Hey, that's looking great! Good job. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Don Jorge on 2014-04-20, 00:33:12

That is awesome!

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Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Aiden of Oreland on 2014-04-20, 04:10:01

Wow that's awesome! I must ask, what type of wood is that?

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2014-04-20, 04:15:04

That's looking great! Very nicely done; I can't wait to see the finished product.

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir James A on 2014-04-20, 04:36:31

Nicely done!

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir Brian on 2014-04-20, 10:58:49

Awesome job!

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2014-04-20, 13:41:15

Nice job!

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Mike W. on 2014-04-20, 16:55:20

Quote from: Sir Aiden on 2014-04-20, 04:10:01

Wow that's awesome! I must ask, what type of wood is that?

It's made of a poplar core. I got the slats at Home Depot for a smashing $11.

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Mike W. on 2014-04-20, 16:57:54

The hardest part was sanding it down. Keeping the rounded edges consistent and straight is damn near impossible without a belt sander. Because I used a dremel, there are definitely slight lumps and divots. But I guess that's what sets it aside as handmade and unique!

Title: Re: Wooden Scabbard Core
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2014-04-20, 18:05:31

Do you have any large-ish, fine-tooth files? That might help smooth out some of the lumps...if they bother you, that is. You probably won't even be able to tell once the leather goes on. ;)