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Sir Humphrey:
I've just finished a core for my A&A Oakshot VIII scabbard.  Should I seal the core before I do the leather work to prevent swelling and retention of moister during high humidity?  Spar varnish or something similar perhaps? 

I used the scabbard instructions from Yeoldgaffer and it worked great.  In my case I measured the thickest part of the blade just below the hilt and then cut wood strips on my table saw slightly thinner than that measurement.  I glued them to one side and then sanded them smooth.  I tried to taper the thickness down to the point.  I glued the top on and then shaped the outside after it set up.  The blade fits perfectly with the top and bottom main slats holding some pressure on the thickness of the blade.  It will pass the gravity test when held upside down, as long as I dont jiggle it.

Any suggestions on a sealer?  Also, any suggestions on an approprieate chap for this late 13th cen scabbard?
 

Sir Ulrich:
http://www.viking-shield.com/p/617/pewter-chape
Theres a chape thats the same one on my scabbard cept mines in Bronze, should work for the 13th century one fine as mines a 13th century scabbard made for a 12th century sword.

Sir Wolf:
nice

Sir Patrick:
Very nice!

Sir Brian:
Excellent job Sir Humphrey!  :)

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