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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Sept 18, 2011 3:53:48 GMT
All the screw on pommels I've had sucked... and there is the issue of the pommel coming out of alignment and looking stupid if its not symmetrical, as I mentioned.
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Post by chuckinohio on Sept 18, 2011 6:54:38 GMT
True that, stright screw on pemmels can be a royal pain in the patootie.
The way I look at the Windlass pieces are as a starting point for customizing them. They are basically a cheaper option for an authentic looking Conan sword, that does posess the capability to be functional, instead of Stainless "hang em ups".
Joeydac and his idea of pinning the grip core is the best option going without actually stripping one down to see how the pommel is attached. Take the stress off of the grip core shifting rerwards by pinning to the tang, JB weld that pommel, and it might hold up just fine.
The only concern there would be the size of the pins. You would want them large enough to stand up to stresses, but not so large that the holes would weaken the integrity of the tang. We are talking about an 8 pound sword here after all.
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Post by joeydac on Sept 18, 2011 16:43:22 GMT
Thanks chuck I agree with the jb weld on the pommel as far as the pin I would go as low to the guard as I can to get the widest part of the tang and buy a steel pin about a 5/32 thick as most of the vibration from cutting will be going through the handle the pommel should be OK unless your really pulling on it i just did a axe and I drilled the hole slightly smaller then pinned it then gorrila glued it its tough as nails now you can also use sheet metal screws if there small enough and make it like a tactical handle but that's going overboard I think
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Post by Elheru Aran on Sept 18, 2011 17:19:41 GMT
Let's be honest here, though... for the Conan the Barbarian swords, how many of us are actually going to do anything more than take a tentative cut or two, maybe sharpen them up, and then leave 'em on the wall for people to ooh and aah about?
These things are big and unwieldy enough that, while they are in fact functional, they just aren't really going to be much use as far as cutting regularly goes. The Valeria sword might not be too bad as a cutter and I actually feel like it might be a *little* more trustworthy, but the Atlantean at least is almost always going to be a display item first and a cutter second. In those circumstances, worrying about its functionality can be somewhat reduced, IMO.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Sept 18, 2011 17:29:30 GMT
A decent point...
Even if I had an Albion Conan Atlantian... I would likely cut with it the least of all my swords just because the beast would not be fun to cut with.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 18, 2011 19:28:05 GMT
i much prefer brendans 6lb version with jeffrey robinsons bronze work.  |
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Post by garbarian on Sept 18, 2011 19:58:57 GMT
Absolutely agreed; not a sword purchased for regular/every day cutting :shock: I do think there is some fun to be had :evil: :twisted: I used to have a lot of fun cutting with the Windlass Italian and and Half, not 8lbs but still an 'overweight'.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 18, 2011 20:01:24 GMT
i beg to differ. Purchase the Conan sword and give i to me. There is TONS of fun to be had :mrgreen: :twisted:  :lol:  |
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Post by Deepbluedave on Sept 30, 2011 9:05:08 GMT
This is "In the Name of Crom" it weighs 5lb 5 oz and is as far as I'm concerned as good if not better than the original sword, due to the improved blade shape, you won't get no helicopters of death from a Fable Blade. Attachments:
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Sept 30, 2011 13:30:25 GMT
Brendans versions > than All versions IMHO.
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:lol: 
