Wooden Selut

RobT · 9th July 2005, 04:09 AM

nechesh,
Perhaps you have supplied the complete solution. I have wondered why the kocet kocetan hilt didn't fit the selut well. I think that, with the addition of that large metal ring (uber mendak?) between the hilt and the selut, the fit will be correct and the addition of a mendak below the selut will complete the ensemble. With the picture you posted as a guide I will see what I can do to get the necessary metal fittings made up. Thanks a million. You provided the information needed to get me on the right track.
Sincerely,
RobT

nechesh · 9th July 2005, 02:08 PM

Hey Rob, that's the same track i followed with this hilt. I think these rings and mendaks often go missing on Bali pieces because they are often made of precious metals and at least low grade gems that people can sell off. I got this hilt without this ring, but it was obvious it had one. A cilinder from the top fit into the bottom leaving a groove for the ring to ride in. So i had this ring commissioned by our own Battara. I gave him a lot of trouble making this ring right

but i'll bet he would be willing to do the same for you now that he's had a bit of practice making them.

9th July 2005, 04:09 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 535	Resolution Obtained nechesh, Perhaps you have supplied the complete solution. I have wondered why the kocet kocetan hilt didn't fit the selut well. I think that, with the addition of that large metal ring (uber mendak?) between the hilt and the selut, the fit will be correct and the addition of a mendak below the selut will complete the ensemble. With the picture you posted as a guide I will see what I can do to get the necessary metal fittings made up. Thanks a million. You provided the information needed to get me on the right track. Sincerely, RobT

9th July 2005, 02:08 PM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Hey Rob, that's the same track i followed with this hilt. I think these rings and mendaks often go missing on Bali pieces because they are often made of precious metals and at least low grade gems that people can sell off. I got this hilt without this ring, but it was obvious it had one. A cilinder from the top fit into the bottom leaving a groove for the ring to ride in. So i had this ring commissioned by our own Battara. I gave him a lot of trouble making this ring right but i'll bet he would be willing to do the same for you now that he's had a bit of practice making them.