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Sir Nate:
1. The thread is loose.
2. The nut came that way.
3 my dad mentioned using epoxy, would that be better Han getting it re threaded?
4. Nut isn't supposed to be on top of pommel.
5. I'll go with sealing it on solution because if I get it re threaded ill eventually have to get it threaded again.
6. I should probably get it re threaded then poxy it. That way it's in stronger when I do.

Sir James A:
Did you get it new or used? I'm thoroughly confused on that nut. It shouldn't be there. The pommel being screwed down tightly should be more than sufficient to keep the grip from any slight wobble.

Getting it re-threaded won't do anything if it is physically too short to screw into the pommel. Same thing for epoxy; if there isn't enough to keep the pommel secure on the tang, it's pointless. Unless you just want to use it for decoration and not handle it.

Lord Dane:
Hell with threading!! Peen that bastard (sword that is).  ;D

Sir Nate:
It was new and used. Last one on shelve so it was kinda used.
The pommel I can get to stay on there.
There is an open area in the pommel that is able to fit the nut in it. Without the nut I can get the pommel to stay on better but It doesnt seem to hold the grip or guard in well.
and I would like to handle it. My father says it should be enough if the pommel is able to stay there.
what does peen mean?

Chuck G.:

--- Quote from: Sir Nate on 2013-12-31, 20:51:05 ---It was new and used. Last one on shelve so it was kinda used.
The pommel I can get to stay on there.
There is an open area in the pommel that is able to fit the nut in it. Without the nut I can get the pommel to stay on better but It doesnt seem to hold the grip or guard in well.
and I would like to handle it. My father says it should be enough if the pommel is able to stay there.
what does peen mean?

--- End quote ---

Hi - new here and I still need to introduce myself, but I thought I would jump in on this discussion as I have considerable experience rehilting swords of various makes, including Windlass, Del Tin, and Arms & Armor, and can give you a few pointers.

To answer the last question first, peening refers to the proper historical method of hilting a Mediaeval era sword, which was to run the tang all the way through the cross, grip, and pommel, and then carefully hammer or "peen" the end of the tang over the top of the pommel, much like a rivet. I do not think that possible with this particular sword, at least not without significant modification. I'll look at the specs on this particular piece and give a recommendation a bit later.

A fairly straightforward fix to this problem, assuming I understand it correctly, would actually be to slightly shorten the grip so that the nut that secures it can be screwed on just a bit further. Possibly as little as 1/16" might be enough, though maybe 1/8" would be better. That should allow the pommel to screw on tightly enough. Shortening the grip could be done with a wood rasp or a course file even, whilst mounting the grip in a bench vise.

Again, hard to say without having it in my hands in my shop, but that is my take on it.

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