[TheForge] Shortcut Sword?

Tue Nov 4 18:25:07 2003

In recognition that you're a metalworker, and that my last answer was a
little facetious, how about making a small knife? It's more useful, and you
could probably bring in some useful lessons about responsible use of useful
but potentially dangerous tools that will stand him in good stead in later
life (especially if he takes after his dad! ;-)

Cheers,

Rich.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Roger Olsen
> Sent: 04 November 2003 20:35
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Shortcut Sword?
>
>
> I agree with Rich,  if he is 7 I hardly think from tool steel sharpened,
> hardened and tempered is a good idea.  You may find his friends
> parents will
> no longer allow their children to visit, or you may find your dog or cat
> aren't around to eat their dinners anymore.  Yes______rubber,
> foam, or maybe
> more an air sword along the lines of an air guitar.
>
> _________________
>
> Rich Maynard wrote:
>
> > If he's 7, I suggest rubber...;-)
> >
> > Rich.
> >
> > Richard Maynard
> > [email protected]
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [email protected]
> > > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Ed F
> > > Sent: 04 November 2003 03:27
> > > To: [email protected]
> > > Subject: [TheForge] Shortcut Sword?
> > >
> > >
> > > Not to discourage my Son and make him question what good all this
> > > metalworking gear is, I agreed to make him a sword.
> > >
> > > At this point I have no interest in making a sword so I'd like to do
> > > something quick but decent.  Fortunately he's 7 so it won't have
> > > to be big.
> > >
> > > I'm thinking of cutting the profile from a 1/4" leaf-spring and
> > > then somehow
> > > getting the edges beat down with the 50# little giant, then
> taking a bull
> > > grinder and finally the sander to the mess.  Maybe I'll pound
> the whole
> > > thing thin before cutting to make it lighter.
> > >
> > > For heat treat I thought I'd maybe just heat it up to red and
> let it air
> > > cool.  He won't be doing any heavy duty edge abuse (I hope).
> > >
> > > I have never made a long flexible thing before and I don't
> know what to
> > > expect from the leaf spring steel in that application.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions?  (ideas for *easier* methods *most* welcome).
> > >
> > > Thanks -
> > > Ed
> > >
> > >
> > >
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