JeffFogleboch Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hey guys as you know I am working on a shirasaya for the tango I forged. I was wondering how the location of the mekugi ana is determined. I understand that it should be located on the 2nd diamond but I am first making a shirasaya and then full mounts. It will be a while before I gather enough cash to purchase the required materials so I don't understand how to determine the location of the hole. Can I use a regular drill bit or is a tapered one preferred? If so what size and where can I buy it? Thanks. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The mekugi ana location is usually three fingers back from the mune-machi some times four depending on how big your fingers are, you have to factor in the length of the habaki plus any fittings and or the shira-saya. John W Smithwww.smith-forge.orgFire and wind come from the sky, from the gods of the sky. But Crom is your god, Crom and he lives in the earth. Once, giants lived in the Earth, Conan. And in the darkness of chaos, they fooled Crom, and they took from him the enigma of steel. Crom was angered. And the Earth shook. Fire and wind struck down these giants, and they threw their bodies into the waters, but in their rage, the gods forgot the secret of steel and left it on the battlefield. We who found it are just men. Not gods. Not giants. Just men. The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery. You must learn its riddle, Conan. You must learn its discipline. For no one - no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts.[Points to sword]This you can trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffFogleboch Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks a lot! just the answer i was looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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