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					Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
					
				 With a hilt that looks like it might split, or already has a split---and a lot of old hilts do have splits that remain unseen until the hilt is fitted--- its a good idea to only wind sufficient wool for a friction fit on the top quarter of the tang, reduce the amount of wool on the lower section of the tang to just sufficient to stop it wobbling around. | 
	
 You know a fellow is an old hand when they can tell you the proper ratio for tang winding without damage. Thank you sir.