JonsProjects In reply to ??? [2009-05-27 10:09:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2009-05-25 22:23:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the shout out

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chioky In reply to JonsProjects [2009-06-07 12:54:16 +0000 UTC]

I have mentioned you in my deviation here:

The May 2009 MCM Expo People

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2009-06-09 13:02:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, come on MCM October!!!!

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JonsProjects In reply to samhawkeye [2009-05-18 10:11:52 +0000 UTC]

No worries, your Genesis' Rapier is amazing.

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samhawkeye In reply to JonsProjects [2009-05-20 08:16:35 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks!

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Polgaro In reply to ??? [2009-04-22 01:45:59 +0000 UTC]

Quick question. How did you make the sheath for your unnamed katana? The one with the white handle wrap.

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JonsProjects In reply to Polgaro [2009-04-22 08:07:38 +0000 UTC]

It's made from two pieces of pine.
One thick piece has the groove hollowed out, and the second thin piece is simply glued on top.

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Toshi-Riku In reply to ??? [2009-04-15 07:03:13 +0000 UTC]

The video was epic awesome XD
was it making the light saber sounds? cause I thought I heard it but it was faint

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JonsProjects In reply to Toshi-Riku [2009-04-16 13:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks
It doesn't make any sounds, I did contemplate getting a small speaking and making it make a high pitched buzzing sound to simulate the vibrations of the blade but decided against it.

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Toshi-Riku In reply to JonsProjects [2009-04-16 21:46:30 +0000 UTC]

Dang man that would be some more wicked awesome

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WOLFBEN In reply to ??? [2009-04-04 04:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Cool Swords gallery!

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JonsProjects In reply to WOLFBEN [2009-04-04 13:37:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I hope you enjoy your stay

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WOLFBEN In reply to JonsProjects [2009-04-12 15:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome.

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chioky In reply to ??? [2009-04-04 00:12:01 +0000 UTC]

I have written a critque for your work, might I ask for your opinion? XD

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2009-04-04 13:35:55 +0000 UTC]

I came online today to a flood of comments and favs all thanks to your critque. You humble me with your comments

Thanks a lot

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chioky In reply to JonsProjects [2009-04-04 15:02:53 +0000 UTC]

oh, and yeah I wanne critique your unamed katana as well XD

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chioky In reply to JonsProjects [2009-04-04 14:50:12 +0000 UTC]

Well it seems to have worked fine! the pleasure is mine, if things work out well, then I shall critique your unamed katana and benihime as well ^^

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2009-03-15 19:21:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey Chioky, it's going very well thanks. I'm currently working on the the bit at the bottom of the handle.
I'll submit a deviation showing it's current state during the week.

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Mangaka-Ira In reply to ??? [2009-02-22 08:52:09 +0000 UTC]

Do you have a Playstation Network ID? =3

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JonsProjects In reply to Mangaka-Ira [2009-02-24 00:17:04 +0000 UTC]

yup, it's Jonny1983

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Gin-Kusanagi In reply to ??? [2009-01-13 01:12:22 +0000 UTC]

Your katana's still unnamed; can I help?

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JonsProjects In reply to Gin-Kusanagi [2009-01-13 12:50:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm gonna leave it Unnamed, I've gotten used to calling it that

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Karumaru In reply to ??? [2009-01-07 12:38:34 +0000 UTC]

greatworks dude

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JonsProjects In reply to Karumaru [2009-01-07 12:43:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Karumaru In reply to JonsProjects [2009-01-07 12:44:52 +0000 UTC]

very impressive... looking forward to you future works

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Hippobob In reply to ??? [2008-12-27 18:50:46 +0000 UTC]

Hey hey hey, As I was trying to make my Benihime, I came to a spot that was a little tricky, HOW did you make the curved part of the trim, you know, the little U shaped thing of the trim...I've been trying to make just that part for the past two days and I haven't been able to get it right. Got any tips?

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JonsProjects In reply to Hippobob [2009-01-07 11:14:52 +0000 UTC]

I made the curve by cutting two identical "U" shaped pieces of basswood and sitting them one on top of the other. Then filled the imperfections and sanded it down.

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chioky In reply to ??? [2008-11-25 19:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Just a reminder you have been tagged by my:

SWORDMAKING MEME

I look forward to how you might do this ^^

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2008-11-27 21:11:07 +0000 UTC]

I see. Thanks
I'll try to do it this weekend, but I'm paiting my room so I might not have the time.

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chioky In reply to JonsProjects [2008-11-27 21:26:42 +0000 UTC]

you could do this anytime ^^ preferably before 2009 XD

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2009-01-07 13:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Sorry mate, totally forgot about this. I'll try to get it done this weekend.

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JonsProjects In reply to Spirit-bomb [2008-11-27 22:34:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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afroze100 In reply to ??? [2008-10-20 19:36:39 +0000 UTC]

hi, the benihime you made is really awesome! i was wondering if the detailed design on its guard and bottom hilt is somehing pasted on top of the wood or is it due to carving?
and what part does craft foam play?

And also you seem to mainly use plywood, does it make better swords (or is i esasier to use) than normal softwood?

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JonsProjects In reply to afroze100 [2008-10-21 07:58:25 +0000 UTC]

The detail on the guard is balsa wood, glued on top, and then a few coats of watered down wood glue (so it would soak into the wood better) to make it stronger.
The craft foam was used at the bottom of the hilt for the wrap around detail.

I used plywood for this as it's all I could find at the time with the correct thickness. It's harder to work with and stronger than softwood.
I'd probably advised against using plywood and use a soft pine instead.

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afroze100 In reply to JonsProjects [2008-10-22 20:37:22 +0000 UTC]

i see ^^
hmm, i'm trying to make ichimaru's sword right now, but i couldn't find pine so i'm working with cedar ^^

oh and by watered down wood glue you mean diluted wood glue?

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JonsProjects In reply to afroze100 [2008-10-22 21:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, diluted wood glue. Soaks into the balsa wood, then when it dries gives strength to the balsa.

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JonsProjects In reply to Silverwolf12 [2008-10-17 10:07:39 +0000 UTC]

Hello to you too

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JonsProjects In reply to eugenidesofattolia [2008-09-20 23:10:58 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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chioky In reply to chioky [2008-10-12 20:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for faving:

Bleach: Neliel Tu Gamuza

I am glad you appreciate my work ^^

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JonsProjects In reply to chioky [2008-09-19 23:21:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot mate, it means a lot.

I've got some DIY to do in my "workshop" before I begin on my next project, sawdust gets everywhere.

My next project is going to be most elaborate yet, but it'll probably be a few months.

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chioky In reply to JonsProjects [2008-09-20 11:07:26 +0000 UTC]

if its one thing all swordmakers in history have learnt it is:

"patience brings out the best in your work"

And I believe you have followed that golden concept perfectly ^^

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