Thread: The Butchered Blade

Originally Posted by Thug

Just a quick question on the railway track anvils.

What size is the working surface ?

I might be able to get myself a piece of an old railway track. The working surface converted to inches is 3.75" x 2.75". Is this too small?

Originally Posted by outback

Its perfect.
The ones i made were 3" long
Mine's a little different from the ones I sent the guys though, theirs is finished on top and one end.

Yep! Just right IMO.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Just planning ahead on a winter project. Looking for confirmation that this is the same inlay and scale pattern for the Swordplay that you sent me Tom?
May use the camera lucida app on it.

Attachment 222188
Going to try to do this pristine blade justice.

Well, Looky what showed up!


Silver inlay. The scales were rounded, so the inlay is curved, not flat!

Originally Posted by outback

Mine...Attachment 222278
Theirs...Attachment 222285

You still did an awesome job Mike. I love mine & I'm still working on the outback pile to send ya. It will be a late Christmas present but well worth it!

Originally Posted by outback

Its perfect.
The ones i made were 3" long
Mine's a little different from the ones I sent the guys though, theirs is finished on top and one end.

Thanks Outback.
I guess I'll then buy myself one.

Originally Posted by Thug

Thanks Outback.
I guess I'll then buy myself one.

You won't go wrong. If you have a way to polish one, it would even be of more benefit!

Originally Posted by engine46

You won't go wrong. If you have a way to polish one, it would even be of more benefit!

Wire brush attachment to a drill, electric sanding machine and a bit of elbow grease.

Originally Posted by Thug

Wire brush attachment to a drill, electric sanding machine and a bit of elbow grease.

My other one would have required an electric palm sander which I don't have, some other things & a lot of work. Outback did me right so I will return the favor.
Good luck with yours Tony!

Wire brush is futile...
Heres my setup
1. Large grinder/buffer, 50grt.

2. 6" air grinder 50grt

3. DA sander 80,220,400,600 grt.

4. Change out large 50grt disc for buffing pad and buff with compounds, then with various metal polishes, ending with a hand rubbing of flitz or maas. Then ice your arm and shoulder.

I also clamped it in the vise

Originally Posted by Thug

Thanks Outback.
I guess I'll then buy myself one.

I do have one left to do.....
If ya interested

Originally Posted by sharptonn

TBH, these days I just plug in the old WedgeO'Mat. Scrap lead in the reservoir. Let it warm up a bit and push the button.
Viola! Lead wedges!

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Here's mine and the way I used to do it... Till I lost my patent

As you can see , the wedges dont come out right anymore