so, you're redoing the wrap again using only a strip of same instead of a full wrap; is that because the already-sculpted dip where the same sits prevented you from using a full wrap? was it a choice instead?
yes, I replaced the original panels with higher quality, wider panels. I don't usually recommend applying a full samegawa wrap on a production tsuka that originally used panels because you don't know how well the interior was carved. when removing the necessary amount of material from the core to accommodate a full wrap, there is a good chance of breaking through to the core cavity if you don't know the tolerances. When I carve my own core, I know how far I can safely go. A well made tsuka with panels is plenty strong and in my opinion, there is no reason to take a chance of accidentally weakening it by attempting to make it stronger.
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thank you ❤
Nice work. What is your kusune recipe I wonder?
Looks very familiar Josh.
what glue do you use on that stick ?
it's called kusune. it's made from matsuyani, pine resin
Please, i need your help! Can you tell me what type of lacquer do you use to harden the ito and if it is natural all the better, thank you so much
I used clear polyurethane. check out the tutorial on my website for more info.
@@cottontailcustoms thank you so much for your help
@@cottontailcustoms one more thing, can i use the POM polymer to make the handle instead of wood
How do you polish the samegawa?
with a series of brushes, water and elbow grease
@@cottontailcustoms so very lightly then,got it,thank you very much.
Beautiful work
Thank you ☺️
so, you're redoing the wrap again using only a strip of same instead of a full wrap; is that because the already-sculpted dip where the same sits prevented you from using a full wrap? was it a choice instead?
yes, I replaced the original panels with higher quality, wider panels. I don't usually recommend applying a full samegawa wrap on a production tsuka that originally used panels because you don't know how well the interior was carved. when removing the necessary amount of material from the core to accommodate a full wrap, there is a good chance of breaking through to the core cavity if you don't know the tolerances. When I carve my own core, I know how far I can safely go. A well made tsuka with panels is plenty strong and in my opinion, there is no reason to take a chance of accidentally weakening it by attempting to make it stronger.
Amazing work Josh 😎
Thank you!