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aussie-rabbit
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Leaf bladed spear Sept 28, 2014 12:07:56 GMT

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Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 28, 2014 12:07:56 GMT

Almost finished ! Here is the work to date -

The shaft is Tasmanian oak stained, polished, coated to a nice lustre.

At the base I have added 300mm of polished copper tube to add balance, while not firmly fixed as yet since I'm not sure if the balance is right, it is easier to remove a little at a time than try to add some.

I have also added a copper collar to match at the pointy end.

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Deepbluedave Member Senior Forumite Posts: 1,692	Leaf bladed spear Sept 28, 2014 20:39:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deepbluedave on Sept 28, 2014 20:39:42 GMT Looks great Aussie, did you make the head removable on this one or are you planning on getting more?
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Paul Member Senior Forumite Posts: 1,771	Leaf bladed spear Sept 28, 2014 21:38:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Paul on Sept 28, 2014 21:38:29 GMT Looking nice I really like the copper treatment. I assume you had to shape down the wood for the pipe to slide on?
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Leaf bladed spear Sept 29, 2014 0:56:40 GMT

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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 29, 2014 0:56:40 GMT

I'm really liking the copper work you're doing. I did one for a Kingdom level spear that had a hand done copper ring at the base, and I used a piece of copper wire as a long rivet all the way thru, it worked like a champ and looked great. Might be a way to hold your counter balance on...

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aussie-rabbit Member Posts: 4,610	Leaf bladed spear Sept 29, 2014 1:12:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 29, 2014 1:12:27 GMT Deepbluedave wrote Looks great Aussie, did you make the head removable on this one or are you planning on getting more? No, this one is fixed, I have a hewing spear that is my next project and will be variable length.
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Leaf bladed spear Sept 29, 2014 1:15:12 GMT

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Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 29, 2014 1:15:12 GMT

Paul wrote
Looking nice I really like the copper treatment. I assume you had to shape down the wood for the pipe to slide on?

The copper pipe is a sliding fit for the 29mm shaft, I went to Brighton Metal supplies and found a length that was just right, only cost $10 too

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bigpete Member Posts: 993	Leaf bladed spear Sept 29, 2014 10:53:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bigpete on Sept 29, 2014 10:53:01 GMT Damn that looks a lot nicer than my hewing spear ! Oh well :-)

calebmills Member Posts: 8	Leaf bladed spear Dec 30, 2015 4:18:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by calebmills on Dec 30, 2015 4:18:37 GMT I see doctor who is playing in the background there, very nice

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Leaf bladed spear

Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 28, 2014 12:07:56 GMT

Post by Deepbluedave on Sept 28, 2014 20:39:42 GMT

Post by Paul on Sept 28, 2014 21:38:29 GMT

Post by Sir Thorfinn on Sept 29, 2014 0:56:40 GMT

Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 29, 2014 1:12:27 GMT

Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 29, 2014 1:15:12 GMT

Post by bigpete on Sept 29, 2014 10:53:01 GMT

Post by calebmills on Dec 30, 2015 4:18:37 GMT

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