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19th April 2013, 05:41 PM | #1 | |
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Hi Norman , sometimes the sheathing covers/holds the lower section of the spearhead shaft ...I believe that this 'overlap' is deliberate and is bound tight around the metal shaft (with a strip or cord to compress) to compress and mould the wet hide to tightly fit and support the spearhead shaft further .....later the strip/cord removed, once dry and shrunk. All the best David |
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20th April 2013, 04:22 PM | #2 | |
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On the two with 'cow tails' that I posted both shafts are partly covered/gripped by hide. My Regards, Norman. |
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20th April 2013, 08:20 PM | #3 |
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Thanks everyone! All of this helps alot. I love the bit of info about the glue. That will come in handy for so many projects.
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