BLACKSMITHING CHAT WITH OLD FRIENDS was:[TheForge] WHATTHEHELL

[Larry]

Michael, you have a very interesting site, the plans are most intriguing.  I have
often thought of making several pieces of machine tooling, it was always the
castings that held me back.  I may have to rethink some of my designs.  Thanks,

Larry

Michael Horgan wrote:

> >
> >         Huh... I would never have associated the desireable qualities
> >         of a sword with vibration.  Weight, "balance", cutting ability,
> >         yes.
>
> When striking a blow with a Sword, the steel will vibrate. If it's not made
> properly it will buzz in your hand, making it hard to hold. proper
> weighting of the pommel and guard will make the grip a vibrationally dead zone.
>
> Michael D. Horgan , lughaid@earthlink.net
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