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Title: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-27, 00:02:38

(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/reenactthis/armour/DSCN3333.jpg)

newest projects. I've got 2 pole axes that i have yet hafted. the first will be a tall one and the later a short one. i have to sand the haft, make a rondel, linseed oil the half and attach it together. got to do the same for the shorter one as well.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-27, 00:51:02

Very cool, Sir Wolf!  Not only am I coveting that axe, but those hammers in the background as well!

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-27, 01:18:06

ya right i know its the lovely twin doll horse... it came into my shop tonight to have major leg attachment surgery. i told my daughter it was time for the glue factory... she just wanted the glue

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-27, 14:22:24

Poleaxe...not only does it sound cool but it is eminently bad ass.  I'm coveting your workspace, Sir Wolf...

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-10-27, 14:45:46

And it's a very knightly weapon as well. As plate armor become more complete, they tended to favor the poleaxe over swords. I really need to get mine hafted too. I have a haft and a bench grinder. I should get to work on it.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-27, 15:37:08

Y'know, I remember seeing these sold w/out hafts on some site but can't remember where.  I'm thinking I need to acquire one, too.  I have a running list of weapons, armor and assorted accoutrements that I want...wish I'd hit the lottery already, so I can add the castle and surrounding lands to said list.  lol

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-10-27, 15:43:11

Yep, they're nice and cheap here:

http://cashanwei.com/prod_List.aspx?cat=1300 (http://cashanwei.com/prod_List.aspx?cat=1300)

These aren't the highest quality, but the price is excellent for what you get. I still want one from A&A eventually though (http://armor.com/pole010.html (http://armor.com/pole010.html)).

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Ancelyn on 2010-10-27, 15:44:05

When I win my castle will be moddled on Bodiam castle in southern England.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-27, 19:02:16

I'd have to give it more thought...Bodiam Castle is magnificent...but I want somewhat more.  And it wouldn't be huge, you know...gotta think practically w/regard to HVAC.  I mean, sure, a lot of it will be truly medieval but the family's inner sanctum will have state of the art conveniences!

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-27, 22:34:22

yes i have always loved that one. Carafilly (sp?) as well. i've been to both and they are more awesome in person.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Ulrich on 2010-10-27, 22:47:02

I want a halberd exactly like this one http://www.melbar.de/Blankwaffen/Stabwaffen/Stabwaffen/A2XH1076.jpg

Very deadly and intimidating looking. Shame they stopped selling it  >:(

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-27, 23:58:37

(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/reenactthis/armour/DSCN3334.jpg)
neither one r attached yet. i wanted to show the size difference in the 2 hafts

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-28, 02:40:47

Nice harness, Sir Wolf!  Starting to get jealous now...

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-28, 10:03:10

thanks. it was my wedding harness all but the sallet and bevor.  its a mixed bag though to look at it now. then i didn't know the difference. now i see early 15thc arms n legs, late 15thc curaiss, 16thc pauldrons hehehe. plus it's all stainless steel 16 guage. but it works :) I probably can get it on again! maybe I will try hmmmmmmmmmm

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-28, 14:32:23

Still, a great look harness man!  I'd like that long one for ground fighting and the shorter one for horseback.  Nice stuff, man.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-28, 14:47:04

Wedding harness?  I tried to talk my wife into a period wedding, but THAT wasn't happening.  Getting very jealous now ;)

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-28, 14:55:57

LOL

Hey, I tried the same...my wife conceded one thing- my sword.  She actually requested that I wear one, and I had originally intended to wear a mail vest with a black cross in the center, but it was just too hot for it so I left it at home.

(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/JMetaWedding.jpg)

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-28, 15:03:18

hey that looks hellacool

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-28, 15:06:19

I guess a sword-wielding groom ensures the spectators "hold their peace"!

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-28, 15:53:21

That's what she said!  LOL

I couldn't refuse her request...and it felt hellacool.  On that day, I swore my bestman into knighthood, whereafter he received the Accolade and was gifted w/a sword so he could stand beside me.


(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/a44.jpg)

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-10-28, 18:07:15

Yeah, that's really awesome. We're still trying to decide if we want to do a medieval theme or not for ours. If we go with more modern traditional, I was thinking exactly the same thing- suit and sword.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-28, 19:34:23

I didn't think it would fit well together but, if I don't say so myself, we cut a dashing figure with those swords at our sides.  I did originally want a medieval-themed wedding but I realized that I would've been by myself.  lol

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2010-10-29, 01:03:22

ahhaha sword and suit does look killer.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-29, 13:22:15

Yea it does!  One more...

(http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv64/ebonpaladin/Armor/b151.jpg)

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Edward on 2010-10-29, 14:00:33

Man, that's really awesome. And you two photograph well, which is a huge bonus. Cool.

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-29, 14:09:46

Thanks man, I appreciate it.  I never thought of myself as particularly photogenic but my wife certainly is.  :)  Unless I'm in armor, then I KNOW I am.  lol

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2010-10-29, 17:00:20

James Bond's got nothing on you  8)

Title: Re: hafting the pole axe
Post by: Sir William on 2010-10-29, 19:29:39

No sir, not when I have a sword in-hand! ;)