08-06-2011, 03:55 AM
OK I have some questions that my dad has given me reason to ask. Riveting the plate on ( If I do, I'll probably use a drill...with the plate secured etc, drill a straight hole for the rivet.. through plates and wood,no problemo) . But if I rivet it, it will be on...forever...so, in a years time when the brass starts to fade and get brown and black, it's cleaning time!
Back to a solution or the waxing wheel....With all the gaps in the brass, and considering the leather, both would suffer from polishing. Wax and if used, solution, will get in all the gaps UNDER the brass etc...and the leather will start to wear and get yucky. My dad has suggested I use jewelers screws or nails that can be tapped back out in order to disassemble and assemble when it comes to cleaning time, or repairs. I think this is fairly a good idea, except it's not " historically accurate." At the same time, I think it's worth it when it means the looks and condition of the sword being ruined too, I should brief you guys :oops:
Another last question concerning construction. Can I use the brass sheet I have for the cross hangers? Should I fold it over to double it's thickness and strength? Or just go buy another thicker plate...And, is there an easy way to emboss it? or would a flat cross hanger look bad? ...formers seem a little, considering :-?
Sam
Back to a solution or the waxing wheel....With all the gaps in the brass, and considering the leather, both would suffer from polishing. Wax and if used, solution, will get in all the gaps UNDER the brass etc...and the leather will start to wear and get yucky. My dad has suggested I use jewelers screws or nails that can be tapped back out in order to disassemble and assemble when it comes to cleaning time, or repairs. I think this is fairly a good idea, except it's not " historically accurate." At the same time, I think it's worth it when it means the looks and condition of the sword being ruined too, I should brief you guys :oops:
Another last question concerning construction. Can I use the brass sheet I have for the cross hangers? Should I fold it over to double it's thickness and strength? Or just go buy another thicker plate...And, is there an easy way to emboss it? or would a flat cross hanger look bad? ...formers seem a little, considering :-?
Sam
Samuel J.
