The best material for wrapping a pesi?

Lew · 21st May 2007, 05:28 PM

Hi All

What would be the best material for wrapping a pesi before attaching the hilt? I have used silk but find it a bit slippery.

Lew

Henk · 21st May 2007, 10:17 PM

Hi Lew,

I usually use cotton cloth and sometimes wool. Wool can be pressed together so the change of a cracked ukiran is less. But best is testing and if necesarry add something more for a proper fit.

kai · 21st May 2007, 11:57 PM

Hello Lew,

Threads from synthetic wool have the advantage that they don't attract/store moisture and are as gentle on the hilts as wool if fitted with a little care...

Regards,
Kai

Lew · 22nd May 2007, 02:26 AM

Thanks guys.

Lew

asomotif · 22nd May 2007, 04:14 PM

I once received the advise to put some wax (furniture-wax/bees-wax) on the wrapping, in order to avoid it taking up moisture and thus expanding.

That was advised in combination with hemp - wire.
The hemp wire adsorbs the wax, but still has a rough texture.

Good luck !

asomotif · 22nd May 2007, 04:17 PM

hemp wire

asian-keris · 15th June 2007, 04:23 PM

Hi All

What works for me is some old batik cloth.
use an small band (1 or 1.5 cm wide) Twist the batikband around the peksi till it fits the handle.(not to firm)
Keep in mind to rotate the handle in the same direction like u did the batikband.(cw)
When you dismount the handle use the same rotation.(cw)

GJ

21st May 2007, 05:28 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The best material for wrapping a pesi? Hi All What would be the best material for wrapping a pesi before attaching the hilt? I have used silk but find it a bit slippery. Lew

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15th June 2007, 04:23 PM	#7
asian-keris Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 32	peksi wrapping Hi All What works for me is some old batik cloth. use an small band (1 or 1.5 cm wide) Twist the batikband around the peksi till it fits the handle.(not to firm) Keep in mind to rotate the handle in the same direction like u did the batikband.(cw) When you dismount the handle use the same rotation.(cw) GJ

21st May 2007, 10:17 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Hi Lew, I usually use cotton cloth and sometimes wool. Wool can be pressed together so the change of a cracked ukiran is less. But best is testing and if necesarry add something more for a proper fit.

21st May 2007, 11:57 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,253	Hello Lew, Threads from synthetic wool have the advantage that they don't attract/store moisture and are as gentle on the hilts as wool if fitted with a little care... Regards, Kai

22nd May 2007, 02:26 AM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Thanks guys. Lew

22nd May 2007, 04:14 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,224	I once received the advise to put some wax (furniture-wax/bees-wax) on the wrapping, in order to avoid it taking up moisture and thus expanding. That was advised in combination with hemp - wire. The hemp wire adsorbs the wax, but still has a rough texture. Good luck !