Cool :) i just started a similar project with copper. I think if you filed a 90 on top and bottom of blade where it comes in contact with the brass, it will fit even better! Looks very clean though, nice work.
You might be right but you want to avoid sharp corners in higher stress areas because it can introduce higher stress concentrations that lead to fractures. I prefer to sacrifice a very small amount of fit to have a stronger tang that last longer.
Thank you for commenting. I do not know of anyone who solders guards on. This video does not show it, but I pin through the guard into the wood and peen it over. I also grind notches into the tang with a small wheel so that the epoxy has pockets so sit into. That is more than enough to keep the handle and guard attached. The next video after this one shows that process
Great job!
Thank you!
Cool :) i just started a similar project with copper. I think if you filed a 90 on top and bottom of blade where it comes in contact with the brass, it will fit even better! Looks very clean though, nice work.
You might be right but you want to avoid sharp corners in higher stress areas because it can introduce higher stress concentrations that lead to fractures. I prefer to sacrifice a very small amount of fit to have a stronger tang that last longer.
😂so no one solders a guard they use glue????
Thank you for commenting. I do not know of anyone who solders guards on. This video does not show it, but I pin through the guard into the wood and peen it over. I also grind notches into the tang with a small wheel so that the epoxy has pockets so sit into. That is more than enough to keep the handle and guard attached. The next video after this one shows that process
not hidden= its just a short tang= used car- pre owned.
What would be a hidden tang then