EVERYONE Should Make a Wooden Sword: Easy Project

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2023
  • Today in the shop I am showing you how to make a wooden longsword, designed with historic dimensions from Ewart Oakeshott's book History of the Medieval Sword. I use a piece of black walnut and profile the blade and handle, then grind in the fuller before grinding the bevels. Next I cut out and design the guard and show you an easy way to attach it to the handle without having to slide it along the blade like a typical sword guard. Last thing you do is wrap the handle with leather and oil it. This is a fun version of a wooden longsword based off of a type XIII and XVIII.
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  • @SkillTree
    @SkillTree 2 місяці тому +21

    Now THAT...... is a damn pretty sword. Loving your content.

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you. We really dig your channel too!

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree Місяць тому +1

      @@TheArtofCraftsmanship thanks! We should colab at some point😁

  • @itsjustrichard6503
    @itsjustrichard6503 5 місяців тому +20

    Nothing better than seeing a grown man’s smile after he creates his own sword. Truly amazing video and inspiring me to make my own as well!

  • @kickbackkid8866
    @kickbackkid8866 10 місяців тому +85

    This is amazing - I used this guide to make my first sword yesterday! I think this is the start of a great hobby... When you said you made it for your daughter, my thought was "this is a good dad skill and I need it so I'm ready"

    • @Knight_in_mann_co_cap
      @Knight_in_mann_co_cap 9 місяців тому +3

      Nice dude

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  9 місяців тому +10

      Yes! This was the sword I wish my Dad made me as a kid, so I’m glad you’ve got the skill banked for the future.

    • @nestormartinez8935
      @nestormartinez8935 6 місяців тому

      Yo

    • @johnreed2272
      @johnreed2272 6 місяців тому

      I work with wood at my job, on my free time I used junk 1x4's and made makeshift little swords. I wanted to know how to do it better!
      Edit: I made them for my two daughters, they are much like me when I was a kid :D

  • @mr.kongable
    @mr.kongable 11 місяців тому +12

    Such a fun project, I will be making some of these for my kids ( and myself). Thanks for the video!

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON65 11 місяців тому +9

    Hi Dustin. Nice to see you my friend. Good at wood, good at metal…. The complete man! Congratulations, nice sword my friend.

  • @TheIronManOfSteel
    @TheIronManOfSteel 6 місяців тому +11

    I made my first sword back in April/May, and I’ve made 5 more since. I’m preparing to make another one and since I’ve been having issues with a few of the others, I’ve decided to do some research. As I watch this I keep thinking “why didn’t I think of doing it that way?” Thank you for your help!

  • @jacobwolf44
    @jacobwolf44 11 місяців тому +37

    Would be great if you could make cool sheath for the sword

  • @Bubbles-qb5hf
    @Bubbles-qb5hf 3 місяці тому +3

    Paint them and you can have an amazing showpiece. There are many paints that make wood or any material look like metal.

    • @dlrbrian
      @dlrbrian 2 місяці тому

      Like what?

  • @Mephistaufeles
    @Mephistaufeles Місяць тому +1

    Gorgeous workmanship - and excellent video!

  • @rockinHurley777
    @rockinHurley777 11 місяців тому +6

    I suggest epic workshops channel as they have made wooden swords also. Very informative 👍

  • @kvproductions2581
    @kvproductions2581 3 місяці тому +3

    Gonna try this tomorrow to make a rapier blade, a friend of mine is 3d printing the hilt (too many twists and curves!). We bought a massive plank of wood and this is going to be my first attempt at anything of the sort ever. Wish me luck!

  • @TheAdmiral8799
    @TheAdmiral8799 Місяць тому +1

    thank you, this will help me make mine

  • @valborchardt3596
    @valborchardt3596 11 місяців тому +5

    Absolutely brilliant Dustin, that wood is fabulous. Thank you

  • @alanrogers8535
    @alanrogers8535 8 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful. Love the fuller. The whole stack looks great. Im inspired to have a go .

  • @russellcharles7839
    @russellcharles7839 11 місяців тому +3

    My dad did this for me whem I was a kid! Bringing back memories!

  • @cubancavalier3051
    @cubancavalier3051 2 місяці тому +1

    I Made a wood claymore with my dad! It had a rebar through the hilt and into the blade (the whole thing was 5ft tall!). It ended up weighing the same as if it were real! it was a blast and it looks awesome!
    Definitely going to make your template too!

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio3816 11 місяців тому +3

    Definitely a fun project

  • @johnsullivan6560
    @johnsullivan6560 7 місяців тому +1

    Very cool video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @highseassailor
    @highseassailor 3 місяці тому +1

    Perfect, now I need a complete woodworking shop!

    • @brinjetson8420
      @brinjetson8420 3 місяці тому +1

      I know it can seem intimidating but, all of this can be done with hand tools. A knife, a saw and a good wood file with plenty of sand paper can accomplish everything shown in this video. It will take time but it can be done. Happy woodworking.

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  3 місяці тому

      😁

  • @user-iy6lc5oi9o
    @user-iy6lc5oi9o 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job! Your sword is simple in construction but EXTREMELY well made. Really enjoyed watching your God-given skill in action.

    • @Avrelianvs
      @Avrelianvs Місяць тому

      It need a bunch of machinery..

  • @Brook2400
    @Brook2400 Місяць тому +1

    Very fun!

  • @rickyburpo14
    @rickyburpo14 11 місяців тому +6

    By the way, great looking project!!👍👍👍✝️

  • @kevinmonzel
    @kevinmonzel 11 місяців тому +3

    I don’t have a great belt sander. Just a little disc/belt combination. But what I do have is planes. Thinking I can do the fuller with finger planes. Start the blade bevels on the band saw and finish with a block or jack plane. Should really cut down on the dust too.

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  11 місяців тому +2

      Now that is the outlook on making things that I love to hear.

    • @rockinHurley777
      @rockinHurley777 11 місяців тому +1

      Use a router or a curved head chisel

  • @Max-bg7oo
    @Max-bg7oo 7 місяців тому +2

    And i'm sitting over here carving one with a knige out of a log😅 love your work!

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  7 місяців тому

      That’s one way to do it😂. Thanks.

    • @user-io6gi7gv8t
      @user-io6gi7gv8t 3 місяці тому

      Сколько таких брёвен я искромсал в детстве! Хорошо, что у меня ещё был рубанок (правда, такой же игрушечный, как деревянные мечи 😀).

  • @jonnyochowa7609
    @jonnyochowa7609 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @marcosc1676
    @marcosc1676 8 місяців тому +2

    Well done!

  • @jeydomo
    @jeydomo 5 місяців тому +1

    Id love to do this and do a shield.

  • @billwyatt2449
    @billwyatt2449 8 місяців тому +1

    that was hilarious........I love it...................Great Craftsmanship

  • @vladloki9046
    @vladloki9046 6 місяців тому +2

    I Love This It's Awesome, I bought myself a wooden training sword today and I will be working out with it.

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging 10 місяців тому +3

    The project is great 👍👍

  • @larryohara6513
    @larryohara6513 11 місяців тому +2

    That's really cool!

  • @jillatherton4660
    @jillatherton4660 11 місяців тому +1

    Groovy.

  • @avesmirza6828
    @avesmirza6828 5 місяців тому +1

    Best of luck sir

  • @nore8141
    @nore8141 7 місяців тому +1

    That’s really nice thanks 🙏

  • @gigaballer
    @gigaballer Місяць тому +2

    Im planning to make a dragon slayer from berserk.

  • @AustenJones-ss7hd
    @AustenJones-ss7hd 6 місяців тому +2

    I think you should open your own wood working business

  • @dennismullens41
    @dennismullens41 9 місяців тому +3

    Wouldn’t it be faster and easier to cut the edge bevel on a table saw set at the appropriate angle?

  • @davepilotmonkey103
    @davepilotmonkey103 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice Sword

  • @milkyluna3810
    @milkyluna3810 5 місяців тому +1

    Hell Yeah

  • @guerillaguru8650
    @guerillaguru8650 8 місяців тому +3

    Nice video and nice job!
    I'm making a wooden sword for casting a bronze age sword but it would be definitely better and faster with the right(Electric )tools.(doing it all with handtools)
    I'm saving some money to buy more Electric tools.

  • @francescodecandia4316
    @francescodecandia4316 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi! I was starting to make a couple of these and was not sure about the right wood to use. How thick was the blade? And, about the wood, I was oriented on using beech, but I saw that spruce hardwood is cheaper. Is it too soft and should I go on beech or is spruce still ok for the job?

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому +1

      I would suggest using a hard wood, for added durability. They can be made from soft woods, but they will dent and possible break easier. I start with 3/4” thick staves.

  • @FruCat73
    @FruCat73 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello from Denmark. Wonderful video and sword 😊 But what is the spray you use with the glue?

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому

      It’s an accelerator that makes the glue dry nearly instantly. This typically comes with CA glue when you buy it.

  • @dabigbanana549
    @dabigbanana549 7 місяців тому +2

    Quick question, how wide is the blade? as in, from the guard

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  7 місяців тому

      It’s 2” wide at the guard. Time stamp 2:32 has a quick drawing with the measurements.

  • @Blarks
    @Blarks 6 місяців тому +1

    Great Video and very relaxing Soundtrack. What Music did you use?

  • @boucherwag_7771
    @boucherwag_7771 11 місяців тому +1

    What grinder do you use or recommend? I need to upgrade

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  11 місяців тому

      Both of mine are House Made 2x72’s and they’re great. Also, if you’re able to weld, you can get the kit, and build it yourself, which saves a ton of money.

  • @tristanmatheny4583
    @tristanmatheny4583 4 місяці тому +1

    How did you determine the thickness of the blade as you came to the point on the end

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому

      I grind the blade to the blade profile shape, then grind the bevels toward the edge line, drawn down the center of the edges, and match that with grinding down to the center line on the flat. When get toward the point it’ll naturally start to thin the blade, but you may need to redraw the center line on the flats, or eyeball a straight spine.
      Hope that explains it.

  • @aidanmolitor3652
    @aidanmolitor3652 18 днів тому +1

    how long did this take to make? Im thinking of making one but I'm working with a time constraint.

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  18 днів тому

      Not very Long. If I was hustling, I could easily make one in 1 1/2-2 hours.

    • @aidanmolitor8017
      @aidanmolitor8017 18 днів тому +1

      Thanks. I only have about 10 work hours left at school so I have to work diligently. This is an amazing idea.

  • @chinatosinthiti3076
    @chinatosinthiti3076 Місяць тому +1

    Have you compared the balance with a real sword with similar dimensions? Is it more on the blade heavy side or hilt heavy side?

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому +1

      I have not, but I would assume it’s blade heavy, without a weighted pommel. 👍🏼

    • @chinatosinthiti3076
      @chinatosinthiti3076 27 днів тому

      @@TheArtofCraftsmanship Thank you! I'd like to build a few and trying to find a way to make it more balanced. Thanks for the inspiring video.

    • @chinatosinthiti3076
      @chinatosinthiti3076 13 днів тому

      @@TheArtofCraftsmanship As I'm trying to build a wooden sword and attempt to have the balance closest to a real sword, I do think I'm going to use a weighted pommel.

  • @neilcrookphotos
    @neilcrookphotos 8 місяців тому +2

    Black walnut?! That's an expensive sword here!

  • @rockinHurley777
    @rockinHurley777 11 місяців тому +2

    Using a router would make a perfect fuller.

  • @TheSmokingMustache
    @TheSmokingMustache 6 місяців тому +1

    What's the spray and whatever you wiped on by hand?

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому +1

      I think the only thing I sprayed was the accelerator for the CA glue.

  • @oscarjimenezgomez1372
    @oscarjimenezgomez1372 5 місяців тому +2

    Increibles ¿que madera usas?

  • @claytonhatheway3786
    @claytonhatheway3786 4 місяці тому +1

    If you want them to look more like real swords you should check Adam Savage's videos on the channel Adam Savage's Tested,he has three about wooden swords and how to make them more real with aluminum tape

  • @TurtleBeast-fr9wh
    @TurtleBeast-fr9wh 28 днів тому +1

    Instructions unclear, I ended up restoring power to Rome.

  • @WalterWhite-sp3uz
    @WalterWhite-sp3uz 10 місяців тому +1

    im making the dragonslayer from berserk

  • @todogamer8855
    @todogamer8855 3 місяці тому

    can i order one of these for 50$?

  • @CaptZenPetabyte
    @CaptZenPetabyte 11 місяців тому +1

    As much as that is a deposit for a house, Id still like one. But, in the end, I dont think they can be road registerable anymore (only units already in Australia and registered can remain registered)?

  • @lancea7843
    @lancea7843 11 місяців тому +1

    What does the wd40 do

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  10 місяців тому

      If you are referring to what I was spraying on the super glue, it’s was not WD, it’s an activator, that speeds up the glue drying to seconds.

  • @stankolodin5586
    @stankolodin5586 11 місяців тому +1

    Old tools
    Not dust collection
    Small and crowded workshop
    Hey, just like my set up!

  • @Loraine-xc5ff
    @Loraine-xc5ff 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you give me one its so cool to try

  • @rickyburpo14
    @rickyburpo14 11 місяців тому

    Why didn't you at least epoxy the edge of the blade to make sure it break like the other one?

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks. I’m not sure what you’re suggesting. Are you saying put a coat of epoxy on the outside of the blade? That’s an idea, but then it gets more complicated than I want for this project. Remember, the goal is to be able to make it quick for fun, and if it breaks, you make another. That being said, there are loads of other things that could be done to add interest and longevity overall if someone is interested.

    • @AnamTahirdar
      @AnamTahirdar 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@TheArtofCraftsmanshipcould you please give a couple tips on how to make them more durable?

    • @Sgt.Shirou-no2vi
      @Sgt.Shirou-no2vi 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@AnamTahirdar could try oiling with lindseed or danish and following the age old addge one a day for a week once a week for a month once a month for a year and once a year although i dont know if that much is actually necessary maybe 4 or 5 coats would be enough

  • @liquidlemon3335
    @liquidlemon3335 8 місяців тому +2

    this is going to suck to make. First project. I have to at least try

  • @Vo_d_kontra_o_norMAL
    @Vo_d_kontra_o_norMAL 11 місяців тому +2

    This istrong ? Can be used to hit stuff and dont break ? And what Kind of stuff

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  11 місяців тому

      This can hit anything. That being said, it’s supposed to be an easy sword to make, …and remake if it breaks.

    • @Vo_d_kontra_o_norMAL
      @Vo_d_kontra_o_norMAL 11 місяців тому +2

      @@TheArtofCraftsmanship wrong - i want this to last long

  • @BadSouls404
    @BadSouls404 23 дні тому +1

    I can't...

  • @jackaroni420
    @jackaroni420 9 місяців тому +2

    Well not everyone has a workshop in their house

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  9 місяців тому

      Thanks true.

    • @brendanklein6617
      @brendanklein6617 5 місяців тому +1

      If you have a jigsaw and a palm sander this is possible, just takes longer

    • @PhoenicopterusR
      @PhoenicopterusR 3 місяці тому

      Alternatively, get a knife and couple other carving tools, then do it by hand. Better equipment usually only makes the work faster, not exclusively possible.

  • @frankydngr
    @frankydngr 2 місяці тому +1

    Anyone else see the sparks from the bandsaw guides? Cool swords...just saying. Sparks and sawdust = meh

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  27 днів тому

      Yeah, those band saw blade guides need replacing. It freaked me out too.

  • @ragon.35
    @ragon.35 9 місяців тому +1

    Who else is here just to see what they did wrong

  • @user-rd3ou5ev6o
    @user-rd3ou5ev6o 9 місяців тому

    "Easy project"
    *Proceeds to use two thousand plus dollars worth of tools and machinery to make it*
    Hm yes very easy and accessible

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  9 місяців тому +3

      Great thing is you don't need the fancy tools for this project. Alternative tools are mentioned throughout the video. You can do it. We believe in you.

    • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
      @TheArtofCraftsmanship  9 місяців тому +3

      Also, my band saw was bought 2nd hand for 75, and the grinder was free to me, but let’s say a high estimate of 800 for the kit of parts to build your own Revolution from House Made. $875 worth of tools. As easy as that 😁.

  • @anmekazaki5185
    @anmekazaki5185 5 місяців тому +1

    Dont have all those tools tho

  • @ellos34
    @ellos34 3 місяці тому +1

    Crafting wise this is top notch, design wise.. Maybe not spend that much time getting the shapes all nice and interesting and then smother the same color over the whole piece? hahahaa. Just the two cents of an educated designer.

  • @jamesstrength21
    @jamesstrength21 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm sorry I'm sure you build really nice stuff..but I couldn't finish your video after hearing you say it doesn't have to be perfect. I try to do my absolute best when making something. Also with math and instruments, there's honestly no reason a piece shouldn't measure true in the end.