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Josh Wilson
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Posted: Fri 19 Jul, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject: Windlass' New Coustille |
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I wanted one of these for a rebuild, and found this one on Ebay for an epic price. Here's a stock photo and stats from Kult of Athena.
Overall Length:22''
Blade:16 3/4''
Weight: 1 lb 9.2 oz
P.O.B.: 15/16''
Thickness: 4.4 mm - 2.7 mm
Width: 50.8 mm
Grip Length: 4 7/8''
Over all I like the length and balance but I did not like the shape of the handle. It felt too bulbous, and like I didn't have a good grip on the bottom half of it, because it was too wide at the top. After a little bit of time on the belt sander, I think I have it how I want it, and have glued on some risers. I have also stripped the finish from the scabbard and rubbed in some glue mixture to harden the leather.
Here's a picture of the tang with a ruler, in case anyone was curious.
I'll have more pictures to come.
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Ian Hutchison
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Location: Louisiana / Nordrhein-Westholland Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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Posted: Fri 19 Jul, 2013 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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I agree, the handle does look bulbous, I'm also not a fan of handles that taper so much at the extremes. I like the design for your new handle, should come out looking good.
'We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose.' - Adrian Carton de Wiart
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S. Sebok
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Posted: Sat 20 Jul, 2013 3:59 am Post subject: |
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I own the same sword, I been debating on modifying it I just dont know anyone who could possibly help me as I have zero leatherworking skills myself. Cant wait to see more of your steps on how you're modifying this.
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Josh Wilson
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Posted: Fri 26 Jul, 2013 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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On the last re-gripping that I did, I used cotton cord to wrap the handle to make the risers. However, I couldn't find what I did with that roll of cord, so I decided to use the yarn pictured above since it was the diameter I was going for. It did not want to hold up to having a piece of wet leather up against it, and I ended up taking that off and using some leather lace.
Got it wrapped, and dried...
To do the sheath I wrapped the scabbard core in masking tape, marked a line down the back center and cut it with a razor. Then I stick the tape to some brown paper and cut out around it. This I lay down on the leather and trace around. Then I add some seam allowance all around it by setting my compass and dragging it around the perimeter of the shape I just drew. After I cut it out, I use a fork to punch holes on the inside line I made by tracing my template. I like using a fork because of how far apart the tines are. Then I sew it up around the core, adding glue as I sewed up.
Before putting it back together, I drilled the pommel, and peened a rivet in the top for cosmetic appearances. Unfortunately I didn't think to get pictures of that...
I dyed the handle green, and the sheath dark brown. This is how it turned out...
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David Clark
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Posted: Fri 26 Jul, 2013 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, that looks very nice!
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J. Hargis
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Posted: Fri 26 Jul, 2013 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Mercy me, what a difference! Good show, Josh.
Jon
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Jean Thibodeau
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Posted: Sun 28 Jul, 2013 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Josh Wilson wrote: | On the last re-gripping that I did, I used cotton cord to wrap the handle to make the risers. However, I couldn't find what I did with that roll of cord, so I decided to use the yarn pictured above since it was the diameter I was going for. It did not want to hold up to having a piece of wet leather up against it, and I ended up taking that off and using some leather lace.
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The leather lace is a much better idea than the cotton cord, and I've used the same for a handle wrap.
Greatly improved coustille DIY project.
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Bryan Heff
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Posted: Sun 28 Jul, 2013 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Looks great. Your riser pattern and grip turned out super nice. I major improvement to the original sword!
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Ian S LaSpina
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Posted: Sun 28 Jul, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice job! What weight leather do you use to re-wrap the grip? I'm interested in trying my hand at a re-wrap.
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Scott Hrouda
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Posted: Sun 28 Jul, 2013 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for sharing! I love DIY projects where someone's not afraid to rip something apart and make it their own. You did an excellent job taking a ho-hum weapon and really jazzing it up!
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Josh Wilson
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Posted: Mon 29 Jul, 2013 11:04 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the compliments fellas! I used 2-3 oz leather for the grip and scabbard.
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Patrick Kelly
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Posted: Mon 29 Jul, 2013 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Well now, that has an entirely different look to it. Well done!
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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