WHAT DID I BUY? MORO?

Rick · 29th November 2008, 07:24 PM

David,

Bamboo ??
Wifey's got plenty of it around the yard about the proper diameter .

Palm wood (palma brava

) ?
Don't know where to get that .

There's always mahogany; or that S.American hardwood they use here for outdoor decks; I've got some of that too (also got the pvc pipe to ship it in).

Too bad about the break; any butt cap present ?

David · 29th November 2008, 07:33 PM

Nope, no butt cap. For now i will probably just cut the ragged end. There is still about 48 inches left of the shaft. Does anyone know what was traditionally used on these spears? Anyone have any examples with the original shafts attached? Anyone have any pics of what these butt caps look like?

Spunjer · 29th November 2008, 07:53 PM

rattan would be good as well, david. for its size, a 5' to 5.5' inches would be sufficient. then find an old 10ga or 12ga shotgun brass shell for buttcap. on the one i have it has a U.M.C. no. 12 mark on the shell cap

Rick · 29th November 2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

then find an old 10ga or 12ga shotgun brass shell for buttcap. on the one i have it has a U.M.C. no. 12 mark on the shell cap

These can often be found (where else?) on eBay .

Spunjer · 29th November 2008, 09:13 PM

yup, ePray

Spunjer · 29th November 2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Nope, no butt cap. For now i will probably just cut the ragged end. There is still about 48 inches left of the shaft. Does anyone know what was traditionally used on these spears? Anyone have any examples with the original shafts attached? Anyone have any pics of what these butt caps look like?

here's a picture of mine that's prolly the same size as yours (blade = 12" minus the ferrule)

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7403

towards the bottom of the first page...

Andrew · 29th November 2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

David,

Bamboo ??
Wifey's got plenty of it around the yard about the proper diameter .

Palm wood (palma brava

) ?
Don't know where to get that .

There's always mahogany; or that S.American hardwood they use here for outdoor decks; I've got some of that too (also got the pvc pipe to ship it in).

Too bad about the break; any butt cap present ?

I'm looking for two 7' sections of spear-shaft size bamboo myself, Rico.

How do my chances look if I pay shipping and promise Lynne dinner?

Rick · 29th November 2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I'm looking for two 7' sections of spear-shaft size bamboo myself, Rico.

How do my chances look if I pay shipping and promise Lynne dinner?

Two @ seven feet it is; I'll look around the patch if it's not too rainy tomorrow Andrew .

What diameter ?

I'd like to get as close as possible to the size you need .

Also may have to go UPS or FEDEX due to length .

Andrew · 29th November 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Two @ seven feet it is; I'll look around the patch if it's not too rainy tomorrow Andrew .

What diameter ?

I'd like to get as close as possible to the size you need .

Also may have to go UPS or FEDEX due to length .

Awesome!

I'll measure the diameter of the ferrules on Monday, as they're at the office.

Thanks!

Rick · 29th November 2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Awesome!

I'll measure the diameter of the ferrules on Monday, as they're at the office.

Thanks!

Of course where you live Bamboo is much more plentiful ...

You could save a 'bundle' on shipping by checking around your area .

David, you could phone these guys about rattan .

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

This is what the hafts of my two Mandaya/Bukindon spears are made from .
They are original AFAIK .
http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_black_palm.htm

R.

David · 30th November 2008, 12:40 AM

Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

Rick · 30th November 2008, 12:43 AM

Not quite like Hen's Teeth , but close .

Bill M · 30th November 2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

Very rare/ Just missed one in a lot that went a few bucks higher than I thought on Bonham's.

Andrew · 1st December 2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Of course where you live Bamboo is much more plentiful ...

You could save a 'bundle' on shipping by checking around your area .

David, you could phone these guys about rattan .

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

This is what the hafts of my two Mandaya/Bukindon spears are made from .
They are original AFAIK .
http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_black_palm.htm

R.

Much less exotic if I source it from Florida.

Hold off--I'll try to get some locally and stop being so lazy.

kai · 1st December 2008, 08:48 PM

Hello David,

You'd need green bamboo: The yellow/dry quality one usually sees in stores shatters way too easily for spears (which are not thrown).

Also rattan is probably not the best choice although also utilized for some Moro spears, except if you can get a strong quality (there are a lot of different rattan species).

I'd go for those hardwoods which don't shatter easily.

Regards,
Kai

29th November 2008, 07:24 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	David, Bamboo ?? Wifey's got plenty of it around the yard about the proper diameter . Palm wood (palma brava ) ? Don't know where to get that . There's always mahogany; or that S.American hardwood they use here for outdoor decks; I've got some of that too (also got the pvc pipe to ship it in). Too bad about the break; any butt cap present ?

29th November 2008, 07:33 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Nope, no butt cap. For now i will probably just cut the ragged end. There is still about 48 inches left of the shaft. Does anyone know what was traditionally used on these spears? Anyone have any examples with the original shafts attached? Anyone have any pics of what these butt caps look like?

29th November 2008, 07:53 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	rattan would be good as well, david. for its size, a 5' to 5.5' inches would be sufficient. then find an old 10ga or 12ga shotgun brass shell for buttcap. on the one i have it has a U.M.C. no. 12 mark on the shell cap

29th November 2008, 09:13 PM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	yup, ePray

30th November 2008, 12:40 AM	#11
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Nice responses guys and a whole lotta spears to look at....which brings me back to an unanswered question...i don't see a single wavy spear in any of these links. Are these that unusual?

30th November 2008, 12:43 AM	#12
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Not quite like Hen's Teeth , but close .

1st December 2008, 08:48 PM	#15
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello David, You'd need green bamboo: The yellow/dry quality one usually sees in stores shatters way too easily for spears (which are not thrown). Also rattan is probably not the best choice although also utilized for some Moro spears, except if you can get a strong quality (there are a lot of different rattan species). I'd go for those hardwoods which don't shatter easily. Regards, Kai