TomK
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Post by TomK on Dec 14, 2010 16:22:14 GMT
I assume you mean this: it is a hex nut that holds the hilt together. instead of mashing the end of the tang down over the end of the pommel Gus cuts threads into it, carefully fits the pommel to the tang so it is solid and won't turn and then threads one of these barrel shaped hex-end nuts down on it to compress and secure the whole thing. it works really well. it is not historically accurate but it works and Gus is more about functionality than disguising his swords as antiques.
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 16, 2010 13:45:20 GMT
I Know that this was done before on the old board to an Atrim, perhaps by you but I can not remember who did it, and can not find the post. Would you care to share how you did this?
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Dec 16, 2010 17:05:37 GMT
No problem. First I ground the unthreaded top part of the nut down till it was flush. I got some warnings that I could end up with a useless nut but for me at least it worked without problems. Then I filled the pommel with red loctite and glued a rivet cap over the hole to cover the hex nut. It ended up looking like a very clean (I mean, VERY clean) peen. Heck, just read this: sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... read=16205 sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... read=13691
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Post by TomK on Dec 16, 2010 17:32:12 GMT
Mike Harris has done this too with his XII.1 "Harley"
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 17, 2010 1:51:47 GMT
Exactly the information that I was unable to find on my own.
Many thanks
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