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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2004, 03:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,492
Posted By Federico
French polish is a method of applying lacquer. ...

French polish is a method of applying lacquer. The lacquer is created by mixing the shell-lac and disolving it in de-natured alcohol. The weight of the mixture is in ratio to the amount of alcohol...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th December 2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,292
Posted By Federico
Rick, Calvin and Hobbes could do no better,...

Rick, Calvin and Hobbes could do no better, awesome snowman, just watch out for the revenge of the Yeti ;) :p :D

PS. Happy Holidays to all, and for those in cold places wear some thermal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,094
Posted By Federico
For a moment I thought you were gonna fire the...

For a moment I thought you were gonna fire the spear out of the cannon. Beautiful stuff. Are you planning on firing it? I can only imagine what the neighbors would say, then again all my neighbors...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2004, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,931
Posted By Federico
Absolutely stunning painting and photography.

Absolutely stunning painting and photography.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2004, 02:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
Turned out nice. Though I suppose I should have...

Turned out nice. Though I suppose I should have provided a link at least to a place to get pitch. I apologize for not thinking about it ahead of time. Just figured a silver smith or jewelers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,931
Posted By Federico
Depending on the fighting style, the weight of...

Depending on the fighting style, the weight of longer spears may not have been a factor negating their use in combat. I know especially after training in the style of Largo Mano, that I have found...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,519
Posted By Federico
Are the white specs just dust in the scan, or is...

Are the white specs just dust in the scan, or is that actually in the steel?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th December 2004, 08:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,519
Posted By Federico
The pattern on this blade was made with a process...

The pattern on this blade was made with a process of battery acid etching, and soil burying. Ive gone through a number of touristy and fake weapons, on whcih this has been done. A shame, as many...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,931
Posted By Federico
Pics...pics...more pics please ;) :D

Pics...pics...more pics please ;) :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 103,662
Posted By Federico
Hehehe...awesome site. I take it you can guess...

Hehehe...awesome site. I take it you can guess what the full sleeve I have planned will be. Unfortunately no more room on the chest. Well one day...I just need a proper time to do it. A good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,548
Posted By Federico
The perabot features are all wrong for a Moro...

The perabot features are all wrong for a Moro kris, as well as the dapur. Not to mention the blade pamor/texture. Despite the size, not Moro. A keris from where, well I am not a keris guy, but I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 06:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
If it is going to be just display, why not just...

If it is going to be just display, why not just go with pitch? It is very easy to work with, at least in my opinion, and best of all very repairable. If something goes wrong, or if you need to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 06:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,136
Posted By Federico
Nice shandigan, how pronounced is the raised edge...

Nice shandigan, how pronounced is the raised edge in person? Does it feel very lively in the hand?:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,548
Posted By Federico
At least if I am looking at the right pics. ...

At least if I am looking at the right pics. Absolutely not Moro.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2004, 06:03 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 103,662
Posted By Federico
They are nothing too spectacular. A generic...

They are nothing too spectacular. A generic tribal style band of thorns near the wrist, and a polynesian design on the upper forearm. One day Ill finish a full sleave on the left arm, but so many...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
Spunjer, what are you planning on using your...

Spunjer, what are you planning on using your barong for? Practice or display or collection? Pitch alone (if you removed the loose hilt, cleaned of loose particles, and re-filled) is a good enough...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
One thing I have done on swords that will be used...

One thing I have done on swords that will be used for hard practice, has been to do a pitch plug on the end. Essentially the sword will be held in place with a strong modern epoxy, but for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 103,662
Posted By Federico
Ughhh...I was hoping to do a theme pic when I got...

Ughhh...I was hoping to do a theme pic when I got some time off, and I may still yet if they ever give me some vacation days, but since I promised a pic this week Ill post a class pic taken a year...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2004, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
You can get pitch from any silver smithing shop. ...

You can get pitch from any silver smithing shop. Just heat a knife, will melt the pitch and you can spread it in like butter. Should cool tacky in just a bit.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,136
Posted By Federico
Any chance at seeing pics of the barong that went...

Any chance at seeing pics of the barong that went with this scabbard?:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2004, 05:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 40,247
Posted By Federico
Instead of permanent epoxy, why not just refill...

Instead of permanent epoxy, why not just refill with pitch. Color will be right, and its more traditional. Plus it can be repaired later on.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2004, 05:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,931
Posted By Federico
Some explanation in the size variance maybe that...

Some explanation in the size variance maybe that some were meant for solely for throwing, others were meant for more lance type usage (hmmm...dunno if that makes sense), and others still for in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,032
Posted By Federico
Just happened to have the book in front of me,...

Just happened to have the book in front of me, page 136 entitled "Illanoan Pirates".
Forum: Swap Forum 10th December 2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,844
Posted By Federico
Thumbs up Just wanted to add a thanks as well. Shirt...

Just wanted to add a thanks as well. Shirt arrived well, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a key to they shirt had been included. Thnx once again. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2004, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,612
Posted By Federico
Very nice pics, keep em coming guys. Its amazing...

Very nice pics, keep em coming guys. Its amazing to see the variety that are out there.
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