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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: RyanY on August 23, 2014, 01:32:35 pm

Title: Hickory Sword
Post by: RyanY on August 23, 2014, 01:32:35 pm
Some of you got to see this at Elm Hall before it was finished. After watching the TV series Game of Thrones I decided I need to make myself a sword! After researching I decided to copy a particular real sword I found online. Went with hickory because of its strength, I knew where to get the lumber for it, and I'm most familiar working with hickory. After finishing the sword I found a beautiful piece of walnut at the Habitat for Humanity and decided it would make a good plaque for the sword. Made the hooks with some purpleheart. Just a fun little project to keep me busy on my break from school. Little different from the bows but it was a blast to make!  :)
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Title: Re: Hickory Sword
Post by: Gsulfridge on August 23, 2014, 01:44:31 pm
Sweet!
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Post by: Tower on August 23, 2014, 02:11:52 pm
Man that's nice work.   
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on August 23, 2014, 02:47:55 pm
Dang man that's sweet looks machined
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Post by: Pat B on August 23, 2014, 03:20:05 pm
I was admiring it in the pics taken at Elm Hall. Beautiful work, Ryan. I hope school is going well for you.
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Post by: paulsemp on August 23, 2014, 04:50:33 pm
I'm sorry ryan but your pics do that sword no justice. I held it and swung it and it is absolutely stunning! extremely clean woodworking skill right there 8)
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 23, 2014, 07:27:45 pm
Is that Valerian hickory?


"There is only one god and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: “Not today.”
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Post by: chamookman on August 24, 2014, 04:51:18 am
Wow  - that's cool Ryan ! Well done. Bob
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 24, 2014, 08:29:17 am
These pics are "ok". But like Pauly said , you have to see and handle it in person. Great job Doc!
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Post by: RBLusthaus on August 24, 2014, 08:50:26 am
That is some fine work right there.  Awesome. 
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Post by: lesken2011 on August 24, 2014, 09:20:28 am
Nice, Ryan. I guess if you can make a shootable bow from poplar your skills are unlimited. ;)
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Post by: Zuma on August 24, 2014, 12:41:29 pm
I like to shape wood. You made that hickory shine!
Neat idea. Now how about a wooden Schwarzenegger?
Zuma
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Post by: bubbles on August 24, 2014, 12:56:49 pm
Amazing
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Post by: Pappy on August 24, 2014, 01:15:58 pm
Beautiful work Ryan , you young guys never cease to amaze me with your work. Pappy
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Post by: RyanY on August 24, 2014, 08:57:40 pm
Thanks guys! Maybe I'll carry it with me during shoots in case the foam goes rabid!  ;D
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Post by: Knoll on August 24, 2014, 09:52:24 pm
THAT is sooo kewl.
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Post by: missilemaster on August 26, 2014, 08:20:21 am
again Ryan, great workmanship. If they kick you out of medical school you will have a trade to go into!
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Post by: Parnell on August 26, 2014, 09:33:18 am
Wow!  Awesome craftsmanship!
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Post by: IdahoMatt on August 26, 2014, 10:45:14 am
That is some great craftsmanship.  Awesome job. :)
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Post by: Badly Bent on August 26, 2014, 08:51:16 pm
I've never made anything out of wood that looked anywhere near as smooth and flawless as that sword. I got to check that out at Elm Hall too, awesome work Ryan and looks even better with the finish now.
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Post by: RyanR on August 26, 2014, 10:00:38 pm
That is one of the coolest things I have seen made out of wood. I saw it at Elm Hall first hand and you really need to see it first hand to get a true appreciation for it. Nice job Ryan.
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Post by: toomanyknots on August 26, 2014, 10:07:43 pm
So so so so so cool. Wow, that is some really nice wood working.
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Post by: PNewton on August 27, 2014, 11:05:46 am
I also got to see it at Elm Hall. Great craftsmanship, the walnut plaque makes it stand out. Again, good job Ryan.
Go Spartans.
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Post by: YosemiteBen on August 27, 2014, 02:11:00 pm
cool!
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Post by: hunterbob on August 27, 2014, 09:28:23 pm
Now that is sweet .good job .