I' started making another sgain dubh and thought that some of you might like to see how to pour a metal bolster. Its fast,easy,cheap,and doesn't look bad either.
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
the bolster will be poured from 50/50 lead/tin solid core solder
I also add more solid core tin solder to make the bolster harder and brighter
you can use antler or wood for the handle,it will work with anything except plastic
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
wrap masking tape around the base of the handle.ido about ten wraps
this will alllow for shrinkage of the metal and require the metal to be filed down to the horn
I also wrap the blade almost to the bottom of the blade blank to aviod tool marks when filing
I'm an 18th century guy born into the 20th century and have been dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"
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