Good news /bad news Tulwar.

katana · 17th February 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

leave the belt sander for the floor not the sword. you will end up with grooves in the metal

Belt sanders are used by a number of cutlers after the rough shaping (using a grinder) . I suppose if you are familiar with the use of power tools ...then generally it would not be a problem. Belt sanders are available in different widths and can be used for 'finer' work. If you use the finer grades of abrasive paper gouging is not usually a problem....
The suggestion to use such a tool, was to remove the deepest scratches only.

The blade removal is a good idea, and has been discussed before...in case you missed it .....

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3800

Pukka Bundook what ever you choose to do....please let us know how you get on....All the best

David

Pukka Bundook · 17th February 2007, 09:06 PM

Greg,
You're dead right there!.....about developing quite a bond by time it's done!!

Thanks for advice.

David,
I'll keep you posted on progress.

Started on it this morn, snow was wet yesterday, and my brakes were frozen up on my cow-feeding truck, so did a bit whilst day warmed up!

Took off hilt, clamped it down and got at it.

Wouldn't be so bad if "whoever" hadnt gouged in here and there with grinder, to remove pits....

Jens Nordlunde · 17th February 2007, 09:45 PM

Sorry, I promised to write about the back edge on my tulwar, but did not – here it comes. The back edge on one of my tulwars is 15 cm – roughly 6”.

I agree that the blade is in a bad shape, but ‘endless’ hours of hard handwork will pay off – and soon be forgotten

. The ‘before and after’ picture shows that it can be done, but I agree that you have a ‘blade’ in much worse shape to work on than I had. Good luck.

Jim McDougall · 18th February 2007, 12:34 AM

Hi Richard,
I agree with the excellent advice given here so far, keep away from power tools and as Jens has said, some time and elbow grease will present its own rewards. As always, I think this old warrior deserves to be saved, and admire those who will take the time and effort to do so (beautifully done on your blade by the way Jens!!).

All the damage has been done to this poor sword, so here is an excellent opportunity to learn from some barbarians travesty of ignorance...good grief! Give a moron a grinding wheel !! Grrrr!!!

All best wishes for your project, please keep us posted OK

Best regards,
jim

Pukka Bundook · 18th February 2007, 02:26 AM

Jens,
you did a lovely job on your blade, Congratulations!

Jim,
Thanks for the encouragement!!.......I can come back and read it now and again when mi arms feel like they're falling off with sanding!!

It's looking a bit better already, with a few deep holes resisting my efforts up to now!

Pukka Bundook · 27th February 2007, 09:35 PM

This is the cleaned up blade so far.
On some pictures, you see there is still a 'flat' area, where percussion damage had occured.
Do you think I should take a little more off the good areas of the blade, to help the damaged portion blend in better?
Thank you for any input!

Richard.

FenrisWolf · 27th February 2007, 09:57 PM

I'd say there's a major difference between damage inflicted by Bubba with a power grinder and damage that may have been honorably earned in battle. True, the damage may have occured when Bubba hacked at a tree, but if you can't tell the difference I'd leave it alone.

About the only other thing it might need would be an etching bath to see if there's any layering visible in the blade. It would also help reduce that 'fresh polished' look that is the downside of repairing the damage caused by Bubba.

katana · 27th February 2007, 10:10 PM

Hi Richard,
I have to agree with the idea of an etch, good job

you must NOW have arms like this

......

17th February 2007, 09:45 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Sorry, I promised to write about the back edge on my tulwar, but did not – here it comes. The back edge on one of my tulwars is 15 cm – roughly 6”. I agree that the blade is in a bad shape, but ‘endless’ hours of hard handwork will pay off – and soon be forgotten. The ‘before and after’ picture shows that it can be done, but I agree that you have a ‘blade’ in much worse shape to work on than I had. Good luck. Attached Images

27th February 2007, 09:35 PM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	This is the cleaned up blade so far. On some pictures, you see there is still a 'flat' area, where percussion damage had occured. Do you think I should take a little more off the good areas of the blade, to help the damaged portion blend in better? Thank you for any input! Richard. Attached Images

27th February 2007, 10:10 PM	#8
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Richard, I have to agree with the idea of an etch, good job you must NOW have arms like this ...... Attached Images

17th February 2007, 09:06 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Greg, You're dead right there!.....about developing quite a bond by time it's done!! Thanks for advice. David, I'll keep you posted on progress. Started on it this morn, snow was wet yesterday, and my brakes were frozen up on my cow-feeding truck, so did a bit whilst day warmed up! Took off hilt, clamped it down and got at it. Wouldn't be so bad if "whoever" hadnt gouged in here and there with grinder, to remove pits....

18th February 2007, 12:34 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Hi Richard, I agree with the excellent advice given here so far, keep away from power tools and as Jens has said, some time and elbow grease will present its own rewards. As always, I think this old warrior deserves to be saved, and admire those who will take the time and effort to do so (beautifully done on your blade by the way Jens!!). All the damage has been done to this poor sword, so here is an excellent opportunity to learn from some barbarians travesty of ignorance...good grief! Give a moron a grinding wheel !! Grrrr!!! All best wishes for your project, please keep us posted OK Best regards, jim

18th February 2007, 02:26 AM	#5
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Jens, you did a lovely job on your blade, Congratulations! Jim, Thanks for the encouragement!!.......I can come back and read it now and again when mi arms feel like they're falling off with sanding!! It's looking a bit better already, with a few deep holes resisting my efforts up to now!

27th February 2007, 09:57 PM	#7
FenrisWolf Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 181	I'd say there's a major difference between damage inflicted by Bubba with a power grinder and damage that may have been honorably earned in battle. True, the damage may have occured when Bubba hacked at a tree, but if you can't tell the difference I'd leave it alone. About the only other thing it might need would be an etching bath to see if there's any layering visible in the blade. It would also help reduce that 'fresh polished' look that is the downside of repairing the damage caused by Bubba.