11-21-2013, 09:43 AM
Hey Sam,
Just wanted to say I admire your attitude and,work ethic.
Nothing wrong with asking questions in my opinion, it shows that as a maker you care about making something more than money,you are truly interested in making the sword,that will and,does show in your work.
You can refine your technique,you can learn new information about the originals but,without the drive to make the best sword you can,then what's the point :grin:
So,hats off to you sir,don't know your time frame but, I have a blade and,scabbard at the same stage as yours for a gladius I'm making for myself.
I have a day or so of massive forging to do (have a customer that has had to wait to long,I was waiting on something special for his blade) but, if it will help I'll start a thread and,walk you through how I do it from this point as soon as I finnish.
Just wanted to say I admire your attitude and,work ethic.
Nothing wrong with asking questions in my opinion, it shows that as a maker you care about making something more than money,you are truly interested in making the sword,that will and,does show in your work.
You can refine your technique,you can learn new information about the originals but,without the drive to make the best sword you can,then what's the point :grin:
So,hats off to you sir,don't know your time frame but, I have a blade and,scabbard at the same stage as yours for a gladius I'm making for myself.
I have a day or so of massive forging to do (have a customer that has had to wait to long,I was waiting on something special for his blade) but, if it will help I'll start a thread and,walk you through how I do it from this point as soon as I finnish.
Dave Akers http://davesons.webs.com/
