| Project by Crafter11 | posted 01-30-2011 12:22 PM | 1393 views | 1 time favorited | 4 comments |  |
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When I started out woodworking everything was understandably basic. The designs were very simple and blocky, un-elegant and looked like they were hastily thrown together. Today I’d like to think my skills have advanced, what with thinning the wood and shaving the edges and sanding everything smooth. We have how I started out and what I can do currently.
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StevenAntonucci
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#1 posted 01-30-2011 09:47 PM
As a fellow wooden sword maker, it is definitely safe to say that after>before…
Did you leaf it or just spray it?
-- Steven
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#2 posted 01-31-2011 11:26 AM
Looks great! I make swords too, for my grandsons. Is it hardwood? I used soft wood out of respect for my dau-in-law’s furniture, but slimming the handles down for 4-6 year old hands, they are not very servicable, break off to easy :-((
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
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#3 posted 01-31-2011 11:29 PM
Looks like you on the right track, looking forward to seeing more..
Thanks for sharing..
And BTW: Welcome to Lumberjocks ! Lots of great ideas, info, inspiration, and support here (as many will tell ya – the site is quite addictive).. Enjoy…
-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC
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#4 posted 02-01-2011 01:32 AM
I neglected to notice you are a newbie, Welcome aboard!!! ;-))
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
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