hafting the pole axe

[Sir Wolf]

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.

[Sir Patrick]

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

[Sir Wolf]

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

[Sir William]

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

[Sir Edward]

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.

[Sir William]

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

[Sir Edward]

Yep, they're nice and cheap here:

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).

[Sir Ancelyn]

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

[Sir William]

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!

[Sir Wolf]

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

[Sir Ulrich]

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 

[Sir Wolf]

neither one r attached yet. i wanted to show the size difference in the 2 hafts

[Sir Patrick]

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

[Sir Wolf]

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

[Sir William]

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