My Conan swords - [more new swords]

[franz bolo]

Re: My Conan swords

Yeah, where the hell was this thread hiding? Very cool!

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[savagesword]

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Yup, I'm using 5160 spring steel. I'm using a new 2x72 belt sander .. 36 grit to do the major material removal.
Thanks for the nice comments!

 

[Chris Fields]

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Yup, I'm using 5160 spring steel. I'm using a new 2x72 belt sander .. 36 grit to do the major material removal.
Thanks for the nice comments!

Grizzly grinder? That's the one I have, love it.

 

[boodha]

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Beautiful work on those swords Savagesword! Thanks for posting.

 

[savagesword]

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Grizzly grinder? That's the one I have, love it.

Actually, I went one step up....and got the KMG from Beaumont Metal Works. Don't tell the wife how much it cost...shhhhh. :angel:angel

 

[kysupernatural]

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AWESOME WORK!!! :thumbsup Love the movie, and LOVE those swords!

 

[Chris Fields]

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Actually, I went one step up....and got the KMG from Beaumont Metal Works. Don't tell the wife how much it cost...shhhhh. :angel:angel

ahh, nice! I still love my grizzly, too use to it I guess

 

[savagesword]

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Here's a couple pics of a prototype blade I made on the new grinder...I did a temporary assembly to see the pieces together.... ahhh... i can't get enough of this sword ..

 

[boodha]

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Holy smoly that's a tasty toothpick!

 

[Nexus6]

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Woo-hoo! That's looking like something I could trust. :love

 

[robertsonick]

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Wow - I have to own one of each. Can this PLEASE happen, Sir?

It's love at first sight!

Would you mind if I used them in a film?

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[Back Alley Matt]

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Wow! that is amazing, great detail.

 

[savagesword]

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Thanks very much the comments!

 

[savagesword]

Big Update!!!

I finally got a machinist to do the inscription milling!! Here are some pics of the prototype engraving on aluminum for inspection. IT'S AWESOME!

I'm now taking this to the JY for the interest thread: http://www.therpf.com/f13/barbarian-movie-sword-1-run-95479/

See ya there!

 

[Chris Fields]

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Whoa! Nice! ... are you grinding that fuller?? I must ask how you managed that! I still mill out my larger grooves, but on my hand crank mill.. it's not a good scene...

 

[savagesword]

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Thanks!, Yeah, I grind that fuller with the same diameter wheel as the edges.... a hollow grind of 3" radius.

 

[Chris Fields]

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sweet! I need to set up more diameter wheels in my shop, right now I'm running 10", 8" and 4" ... never tried a fuller though, but you just inspired me. Thanks

Are you on facebook? I have pics of most of the swords I've made on my fb page.

 

[lokidwargod]

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Very cool.

 

[savagesword]

Re: My homemade Conan swords - ready for JY

Here's some pics of the first blade inscriptions. I have them CNC milled, then I etch them with acid to color them black. The inscriptions are extra deep so I can grind the fuller after the inscriptions....this is the easiest way to get the work done.

 

[savagesword]

Re: My Conan swords - ready for JY

Here's the finished piece with deep inscription etching!