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Offline RyanY

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Hickory Sword
« on: August 23, 2014, 01:32:35 pm »
Some of you got to see this at Elm Hall before it was finished. After watching the TV series Game of Thrones I decided I need to make myself a sword! After researching I decided to copy a particular real sword I found online. Went with hickory because of its strength, I knew where to get the lumber for it, and I'm most familiar working with hickory. After finishing the sword I found a beautiful piece of walnut at the Habitat for Humanity and decided it would make a good plaque for the sword. Made the hooks with some purpleheart. Just a fun little project to keep me busy on my break from school. Little different from the bows but it was a blast to make!  :)









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Offline Gsulfridge

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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2014, 01:44:31 pm »
Sweet!
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Offline Tower

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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2014, 02:11:52 pm »
Man that's nice work.   
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2014, 02:47:55 pm »
Dang man that's sweet looks machined
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2014, 03:20:05 pm »
I was admiring it in the pics taken at Elm Hall. Beautiful work, Ryan. I hope school is going well for you.
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Offline paulsemp

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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2014, 04:50:33 pm »
I'm sorry ryan but your pics do that sword no justice. I held it and swung it and it is absolutely stunning! extremely clean woodworking skill right there 8)
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2014, 07:27:45 pm »
Is that Valerian hickory?


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Offline chamookman

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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2014, 04:51:18 am »
Wow  - that's cool Ryan ! Well done. Bob
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2014, 08:29:17 am »
These pics are "ok". But like Pauly said , you have to see and handle it in person. Great job Doc!
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Offline RBLusthaus

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2014, 08:50:26 am »
That is some fine work right there.  Awesome. 
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Offline lesken2011

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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2014, 09:20:28 am »
Nice, Ryan. I guess if you can make a shootable bow from poplar your skills are unlimited. ;)
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Offline Zuma

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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2014, 12:41:29 pm »
I like to shape wood. You made that hickory shine!
Neat idea. Now how about a wooden Schwarzenegger?
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2014, 12:56:49 pm »
Amazing
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Offline Pappy

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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2014, 01:15:58 pm »
Beautiful work Ryan , you young guys never cease to amaze me with your work. Pappy
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Hickory Sword
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2014, 08:57:40 pm »
Thanks guys! Maybe I'll carry it with me during shoots in case the foam goes rabid!  ;D
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