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My son asked if he could have a sword so I thought we could have some fun making one. He seems to enjoy woodworking so far and I thought he would appreciate a sword he made a little better than a store bought one.
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Last edited by Lee Schierer; 02-22-2019 at 7:05 PM. Reason: fixed photo orientation with Photoshop
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I’m sorry about the pictures. I can’t figure out how to rotate them!
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Andrew, that's delightful! I think the last one, where he's holding up his "creation", would be a perfect part of your family's 2019 Christmas Card!
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That's a wonderful sight. It is great to see a younger person learn, create, work, and then enjoy the efforts. He is a fine young man.
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You will put your eye out kid....!
(how many times have I heard that!!)
A great project and am sure he loved the experience as much as the finished project. But pretty likely you will need to have a sword making party so that all his friends can have one also.
Great fun.
Try some of these ideasOriginally Posted by Andrew Fleck
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Thanks everyone! I do enjoy making things with him. Thanks for your help Lee it’s much appreciated!
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Good job! A no blather Excalibur endeavor! Advice: use only for good ,never for evil!
Last edited by Mel Fulks; 02-23-2019 at 2:33 AM.
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Fun project. Good for you and your son.
I made a pair of lighter weight versions for my youngest about six years ago complete with wooden sheath. This winter, the 16 year old expanded into home-made knife making - sill involved a little wood working. I'd encourage you to look into your county 4H program. Participants build one project per year starting in third grade through their senior year in high school.
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Thanks Joe. The scabbards are a great idea. He already is in 4h, we just have to wait until he is a little older to participate in more events. He did a good job on that knife, especially for a 16 year old!
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