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Old 13th May 2014, 09:48 PM   #13
S.Workman
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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.
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