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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #30 on: 2012-07-12, 21:08:50 »
UPDATE: The Third Time is the Charm!

Success! I completed the scabbard on the third attempt. I made sure to do plenty of preparation of the inside of the scabbard to accommodate the geometry of the blade. Soaking the two halves in boiling hot water for 35 minutes gave the wood enough flex to make the needed bend.

After drying I noticed that I actually over sanded the inside upper portions so I glued two leather strips along the inside centerline which worked out perfectly. I can hold the sheathed blade completely upside down and give the scabbard a moderate jiggle before the blade will steadily and smoothly be withdrawn by gravity. I am waiting for the twin sets of buckles and tips from Raymond's Quiet Press before shipping it all off to Brent @ T-Star leather for the final phase.  :)
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #31 on: 2012-07-12, 21:59:07 »
Huzzah!

You're now the official Order scabbard maker. ;)
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #32 on: 2012-07-12, 23:04:43 »
Huzzah!

You're now the official Order scabbard maker. ;)

I see a lot of potential here. :)

Awesome! Congrats!
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #33 on: 2012-07-12, 23:58:21 »
Huzzah!

You're now the official Order scabbard maker. ;)

That's it!  It's official, I'll be shipping some blades your way next week :) haha

In all seriousness though, that really looks good!  Can't wait to see it all completed.
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #34 on: 2012-07-13, 07:29:48 »
 
Huzzah! You're now the official Order scabbard maker. ;)
Err, I dunno... :-\
That's it!  It's official, I'll be shipping some blades your way next week :) haha
...wait WHAT? - SURE! Everyone can just send me all of their blades... ;D
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #35 on: 2012-07-13, 11:44:37 »
hahahahhahah

looks great man!

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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #36 on: 2012-07-13, 14:31:20 »
...wait WHAT? - SURE! Everyone can just send me all of their blades... ;D

lol!
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #37 on: 2012-07-13, 15:19:48 »
...wait WHAT? - SURE! Everyone can just send me all of their blades... ;D

You can send them to me too!  lol
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #38 on: 2012-07-13, 22:30:33 »
Excellent work, Sir Brian. Salutes!! You spent much time in shop class as a child.  ;D
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #39 on: 2012-07-14, 10:49:35 »
Thanks all!

Excellent work, Sir Brian. Salutes!! You spent much time in shop class as a child.  ;D

Actually Lord_Dane not so much...hence the need for me to make the scabbard THREE times! ;)
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #40 on: 2012-07-14, 22:16:14 »
You're inspiring me to start making something.....
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #41 on: 2012-07-15, 13:07:15 »
Well done Sir Brian. I`m sure the finished scabbard will do all your hard work justice.
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #42 on: 2012-07-16, 14:07:33 »
Thanks Red Knight and Sir Gerard! :)
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #43 on: 2012-07-16, 18:31:10 »
Thanks all!

Excellent work, Sir Brian. Salutes!! You spent much time in shop class as a child.  ;D

Actually Lord_Dane not so much...hence the need for me to make the scabbard THREE times! ;)

Perfection takes time & much practice. :)
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Re: Scabbards
« Reply #44 on: 2012-09-25, 17:11:04 »
Here is the preliminary draft layout of my new scabbard.
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