Introduction: Aquaman Trident - Full Size!

About: I'm just a dude with a shop in my basement!

So a while back I made a small 18in tall Aquaman Trident out of some cherry wood. But then it made me wonder.. what would it take to go full size?

Step 1: Precision Board

So this project breaks down to 4 pieces. The Trident top / fork, which I made in 2 halves. The bottom / handle and the pole. The pole is just a 1in wooden dowel so the fun part is the rest.

I knew if I made this out of wood that it would be too heavy so I wanted to use some kind of foam board. This is when I reached out the Precision Board for some samples.

To be fair, this is not a cheaper solution but a better solution if you are concerned about the weight.

It cuts, sands and mills beautifully and was perfect for this project.

Step 2: Side One

This process is the same for all 3 sections. Yes I had to use a CNC. Starting with a 1/4in endmill I created some 3/8in alignment holes for dowels. This is what I will use to register the two halves. The main thing here is that the pins are centered around your design. (I made that mistake before)

Step 3: Side Two

After I ran the rough and finishing passes on side one, I flipped the piece, clamped it and crossed my fingers! Oh, I think I forgot to mention, this was my first attempt at doing something like this.. lol.

Looks like it went well, took about an hour to cut both sides and I am totally happy with it!

Step 4: Cutting, Sanding and More Sanding

After it's cut out using anything you got, this stuff cuts nice! I sanding it down to 220 grit and test fit it on a 3/8in down that I centered on both the center pole (1in dowel) and the handle.

Step 5: On to the Trident Fork

Like I mentioned before, I had to break the Trident into 2 pieces, this is because the samples weren't quite big enough. Luckily the guy I purchased the 3d design from made the modification for me so I could use it in v-carve.

None the less, I sanded this to 220 and got it ready to be glued to the top half.

Step 6: Fork All Glued Up

This was a gut-wrenching part of this build. After almost 4hrs of machine time, one of the forks BROKE!

After some thinking, I used super glue to mend it and wood putty to fill it all back up.. can't even tell!

Step 7: The Epic Finish

You can't do all this work and not have a nice finish. after a few coats of primer and black paint. I broke out the Graphite powder to add a sheen to the Trident that makes it look more like metal.

I love this stuff!

Step 8: The Epic Finish - Part 2

After you are happy with the graphite powder... that will give you a good set of mid-tones, you will want to add the highlights. My favorite is to use rub-'n-buff. This is a waxy finish with metal flake. It really makes the finish pop!

After that is all down, seal it up with some clear of some kind and you're ready to enjoy it!

Step 9: Looks Good!

I really like how this came out!

Step 10: Final Shot

What am I looking at anyways? lol

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