Tulwar scabbard

ward · 7th January 2008, 02:05 PM

Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am not sure if you will be able to find it. copper was also used you can put a little laquer on it to brighten it up. Gold was generally not used on afghan pieces because of religous reasons

carlos · 7th January 2008, 03:34 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, IS A VERY NICE WORK!!
BEST REGARDS
CARLOS

Jens Nordlunde · 7th January 2008, 04:10 PM

Richard,

Having seen the old scabbard, I fully agree with all the ohhh’s and ahhhh’s. It is really remarkable what you have ended up with – I only wished we did not live so far apart.

Jens

katana · 7th January 2008, 07:27 PM

Hi Richard,
BRAVO.....excellent work

What sort of adhesive did you use to fix the covering to the wooden scabbard 'core'. Any tips as to the technique of applying the material.(I've still to finish my Khanda scabbard)

Kind Regards David

Pukka Bundook · 7th January 2008, 09:39 PM

Tim,
Here are some close-ups of the scabbard mounts.
The new one's the first picture, and third pic.

Richard.

Pukka Bundook · 8th January 2008, 02:30 AM

David,
I used contact cement to stick the jacket on the wood.
I rubbed it on the wood and velvet very thinly with a finger. (If you apply the glue in a thick, lumpy manner, it'll show through afterward) Then let it dry. Be careful you get it lined up before the two parts make contact!
When they stick, they're stuck!
I started applying the velvet down the seam, and then pulled it tightly as I wrapped it around.
It put up a bit of a fight, but serrendered in the end....

Ward,
Didn't know anything about the gold and religeon.
If it ever needs a new jacket, I'll see if I can find some reddish-gold foil!

Jens Nordlunde · 8th January 2008, 03:12 PM

Richard,
Splendid pictures, thank you very much.
Jens

Dom · 16th January 2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

Didn't know anything about the gold and religeon.

In Islam; silk, perfumes, and GOLD, even, what it’s golden plated, or remind gold (color) ... it’s ban for men, but allowed for women

....
..... theoretically

about perfumes, I mixed up ... sorry, I have to review my classics,
in fact it's the women they haven't the right to leave their homes, full up perfumed, to don't attract the men in the street

Anyway, splendid restoration, magnificent scabbard, fantastic work ... and great look ... congratulations

regards

à +

Dom

7th January 2008, 03:34 PM	#2
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	OOOOHHH! CONGRATULATIONS, IS A VERY NICE WORK!! BEST REGARDS CARLOS

7th January 2008, 09:39 PM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Tim, Here are some close-ups of the scabbard mounts. The new one's the first picture, and third pic. Richard. Last edited by Pukka Bundook; 8th January 2008 at 01:51 AM.

7th January 2008, 02:05 PM	#1
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	Yes that shiny dark red is often used but I am not sure if you will be able to find it. copper was also used you can put a little laquer on it to brighten it up. Gold was generally not used on afghan pieces because of religous reasons

7th January 2008, 04:10 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Richard, Having seen the old scabbard, I fully agree with all the ohhh’s and ahhhh’s. It is really remarkable what you have ended up with – I only wished we did not live so far apart. Jens

7th January 2008, 07:27 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Richard, BRAVO.....excellent work What sort of adhesive did you use to fix the covering to the wooden scabbard 'core'. Any tips as to the technique of applying the material.(I've still to finish my Khanda scabbard) Kind Regards David

8th January 2008, 02:30 AM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	David, I used contact cement to stick the jacket on the wood. I rubbed it on the wood and velvet very thinly with a finger. (If you apply the glue in a thick, lumpy manner, it'll show through afterward) Then let it dry. Be careful you get it lined up before the two parts make contact! When they stick, they're stuck! I started applying the velvet down the seam, and then pulled it tightly as I wrapped it around. It put up a bit of a fight, but serrendered in the end.... Ward, Didn't know anything about the gold and religeon. If it ever needs a new jacket, I'll see if I can find some reddish-gold foil!

8th January 2008, 03:12 PM	#7
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Richard, Splendid pictures, thank you very much. Jens