New Kaskara, repair baldric???

katana · 20th May 2006, 04:16 PM

Very nice Kaskara, Tim. Not too ornate with a great blade, the credentials (IMHO) of an excellent piece

Tim Simmons · 20th May 2006, 04:24 PM

The baldric was originally made in two pieces sewn together. It would be very easy to make a sensitive repair or would I be a vandal that's what I need help with. As I say I have the materials.

Rick · 20th May 2006, 04:32 PM

When I used to shingle roofs and sidewalls in my 'yout' my Boss's watchword was "think like a rain drop" .

In this case I'd offer 'think like a conservator.'

Ah , we're overlapping .

If you were to put a patch on the underside I'd still consider backing it up with some flexible adhesive between as the strap looks very dry and brittle .

Tim Simmons · 20th May 2006, 04:42 PM

Rick, thanks for the help you have helped me see a way of going this in an acceptable manner. I am just not sure whether leather or layers of brown paper and PVA might be the best and most honest approach?

Rick · 20th May 2006, 05:29 PM

I'd suggest leather ; fairly thin stuff ; maybe fold over the edges apply to the back of the strap with a thin coating of rubber cement or contact cement .

It's your call in the end ; the less invasive the better .

20th May 2006, 04:24 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,967	The baldric was originally made in two pieces sewn together. It would be very easy to make a sensitive repair or would I be a vandal that's what I need help with. As I say I have the materials. Attached Images

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20th May 2006, 04:16 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Very nice Kaskara, Tim. Not too ornate with a great blade, the credentials (IMHO) of an excellent piece

20th May 2006, 04:32 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,406	When I used to shingle roofs and sidewalls in my 'yout' my Boss's watchword was "think like a rain drop" . In this case I'd offer 'think like a conservator.' Ah , we're overlapping . If you were to put a patch on the underside I'd still consider backing it up with some flexible adhesive between as the strap looks very dry and brittle .

20th May 2006, 04:42 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,967	Rick, thanks for the help you have helped me see a way of going this in an acceptable manner. I am just not sure whether leather or layers of brown paper and PVA might be the best and most honest approach?

20th May 2006, 05:29 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,406	I'd suggest leather ; fairly thin stuff ; maybe fold over the edges apply to the back of the strap with a thin coating of rubber cement or contact cement . It's your call in the end ; the less invasive the better .