Ball Mace War Club Hey Uath L@@K

[scotchleaf]

Can you show a picture of the top - to show the connection with the haft, please?

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Just like a previous thread stated split and wedged just like a hammer,start paying better attention in class:yawn:

 

[screened porch]

I can drill up to 2 inch's after that it's a boring bar,this thing the way it is can be swung like a bat or choked up on and use like a hammer.Who would suspect a walking cane for a war club though especially when you've got the bussiness end concealed in you hand

I have something similar I got at an antique fair in the '70's. No idea how the brass is attached.

For peaceful purposes only, of course.

 

[Polarclaw]

So if those bearings were already hardened. How hard was it to drill those holes through? And how did you centre the hole?

Also, very nice job.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

I have something similar I got at an antique fair in the '70's. No idea how the brass is attached.
http://db.tt/vYq3A96X

For peaceful purposes only, of course.

That's a nice one i would assume the ball is threaded and or epoxied on the cane

 

[screened porch]

Thanks. I expect you're right about threading and some kind of glue. No sign of pins.
I've wondered if a fox wedge might be involved, but it sticks on just fine and this is one mystery object I haven't destroyed to see how it works.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Thanks. I expect you're right about threading and some kind of glue. No sign of pins.
I've wondered if a fox wedge might be involved, but it sticks on just fine and this is one mystery object I haven't destroyed to see how it works.

Now you've got me wanting to cast a ball of Brass and Copper :thumbup:

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

So if those bearings were already hardened. How hard was it to drill those holes through? And how did you centre the hole?

Also, very nice job.

Just have to drill slowly and keep plenty of Bacon grease on the bit.I use a skroll chuck on a lathe

 

[Wolf_1989]

Now you've got me wanting to cast a ball of Brass and Copper :thumbup:

One of these cast out of copper or bronze would be awesome, especially if it had a tapered eye.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

One of these cast out of copper or bronze would be awesome, especially if it had a tapered eye.

Wolf
Yep my thought's exactly Wolf

 

[Polarclaw]

Just have to drill slowly and keep plenty of Bacon grease on the bit.I use a skroll chuck on a lathe

Alright thanks a bunch. I'm assuming you got these second hand as well. Because a brand new ball bearing of that size would not come cheap.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Alright thanks a bunch. I'm assuming you got these second hand as well. Because a brand new ball bearing of that size would not come cheap.

Your right about that,ain't nuthin cheap anymore

 

[Uath]

I'm SO sorry I haven't responded till now. I've been on the road from Montana to Georgia and I stopped for a couple of days to see my friends in Colorado. No computer for me like I missed it) I LOVE the mace. It's so cool and ancient-looking!
I don't have time tonight, but I'm gonna read all the ccomments in the morning and talk more.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

I'm SO sorry I haven't responded till now. I've been on the road from Montana to Georgia and I stopped for a couple of days to see my friends in Colorado. No computer for me like I missed it) I LOVE the mace. It's so cool and ancient-looking!
I don't have time tonight, but I'm gonna read all the ccomments in the morning and talk more.

No problem Uath,never hurt's a soul to get away for awhile

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I tell ya' what, man--that's a pretty beautiful mace!

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

I tell ya' what, man--that's a pretty beautiful mace!

Thank you Sir,stay tuned they get better

 

[wildmike]

For serious social considerations only.

 

[wildmike]

Now a 52100 tomahawk would be fantastic.

 

[Wolf_1989]

Got the email and tracking # today. USPS says it's due to be delivered on saturday. I'm already pondering different methods of attaching it to a handle.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

For serious social considerations only.

It's what the wife call's a close talker