11-18-2013, 09:06 PM
Looking good Sam. I have mostly used a 6 inch wide belt sander while working night shifts to make mine. Then I use a grinding disc or flap disc to clean it up. I will need to do things differently now that I've changed jobs as we have no sander and I work all days. Too bad really. I could rough out a Pompeii in under two hours.
I will be following your project as it progresses. I think it's looking great.
I also used oak on a couple of hilts. It's beautiful to work with. Though I have been told the Romans commonly used holly, cherry, boxwood and basswood. I have a gorgeous piece of walnut that I will probably use as well. To heck with historical accuracy lol. I may give basswood a try as well.
Good luck!
Jim
I will be following your project as it progresses. I think it's looking great.
I also used oak on a couple of hilts. It's beautiful to work with. Though I have been told the Romans commonly used holly, cherry, boxwood and basswood. I have a gorgeous piece of walnut that I will probably use as well. To heck with historical accuracy lol. I may give basswood a try as well.
Good luck!
Jim
