[TheForge] Shortcut Sword?

Tue Nov 4 19:19:06 2003

I was afraid things might take this turn :'{)

He's not got that rampaging personality most 7 year old have ( and I had).
He's safe with tools, you should see him with a die grinder on wood.

This is about the Lord of the Rings and I expect him to carry it around the
yard a few times a week and maybe whack at a stump a bit.  This about is
what he does with his bow & arrow my wife made.

There are 3 neighbors and no kids within a 1/2 mile, and he won't chop up
the pets.

I think the aluminum or light gauge is probably the best direction here.  I
hate aluminum but it should be considered.

Funny how strength expectations can be distorted when you can't wait for
your kid to get just a bit bigger.

Thanks,

Ed

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Maynard" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 5:20 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] Shortcut Sword?

> 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> > > > theforge mail list group photo site is
> > > > http://www.photoaccess.com
> > > > Login:  [email protected]
> > > > password:  anvil
> > > > ___________
> > > >
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> > > theforge mail list group photo site is
> > > http://www.photoaccess.com
> > > Login:  [email protected]
> > > password:  anvil
> > > ___________
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> > theforge mail list group photo site is
> > http://www.photoaccess.com
> > Login:  [email protected]
> > password:  anvil
> > ___________
> >
> >
>
> _______________________________________________
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  [email protected]
> password:  anvil
> ___________
>
>
>
>