Easy Wooden Swords!
I've seen quite a few wooden sword tutorials and I think that the way I know how to make wooden swords is quite a simpler technique, so here it is.
Sword Design
The first step in making a wooden sword is to find a piece of wood and draw your pattern on it.
The Cross Guard: You really have two options here, either make the hilt separate and just make a handle and blade shape and attach your hilt with screws, or draw your hilt as part of the overall design (I prefer this method)
The Cross Guard: You really have two options here, either make the hilt separate and just make a handle and blade shape and attach your hilt with screws, or draw your hilt as part of the overall design (I prefer this method)
Cutting It Out
Next you need to cut it out!
I typically use a jigsaw and recommend using one, but if you have something such as a bandsaw, that would probably be better (I can't say for certain because I have never used a bandsaw before).
I typically use a jigsaw and recommend using one, but if you have something such as a bandsaw, that would probably be better (I can't say for certain because I have never used a bandsaw before).
Almost Finished!
Now that the sword is cut out, you should sand it and then possibly paint it!
You're Done!
Once your sword looks like you want it, you are done!