02-01-2015, 06:34 AM
hi guys, my current project is a glaive. i am using a 6ft by 1 in solid rod of titanium as the staff section of my.project. a couple questions before i start said project and buy my materials i needed a few opinions on how. i should go about this.
first of all i am going to make 2 or 4 holes in either end. 1 inch and then 2 inch below each end of the bar. this is for the purpose of either simply bolting ot riveting "caps" or blades on either end for interchangeable accesories. ( if i wanted an axe or hook end or.just a spear head) i believe i should use nuts and bolts with rubber washers so that it would be easier to take apart.
another is of course what type of.metal i should use for my attatchments. carbon steel, tempered steel, or should i just go all out and use titanium.( ive heard bad reviews about using titanium to make blades. havent done it yet)
i also require someone who is an excellent bladesmith to make high quality heads for me. i WILL compensate. the main problem i have is that im just starting out with metal and if i made my own they wouldnt be as asthetically pleasing if i were to take it for display. (blunt and razor edged both required because i train and go to tournaments. obviously blunt would be for a tournament.)
any.input wpuld be appreciated :)
first of all i am going to make 2 or 4 holes in either end. 1 inch and then 2 inch below each end of the bar. this is for the purpose of either simply bolting ot riveting "caps" or blades on either end for interchangeable accesories. ( if i wanted an axe or hook end or.just a spear head) i believe i should use nuts and bolts with rubber washers so that it would be easier to take apart.
another is of course what type of.metal i should use for my attatchments. carbon steel, tempered steel, or should i just go all out and use titanium.( ive heard bad reviews about using titanium to make blades. havent done it yet)
i also require someone who is an excellent bladesmith to make high quality heads for me. i WILL compensate. the main problem i have is that im just starting out with metal and if i made my own they wouldnt be as asthetically pleasing if i were to take it for display. (blunt and razor edged both required because i train and go to tournaments. obviously blunt would be for a tournament.)
any.input wpuld be appreciated :)