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Old 05-31-2018, 02:56 PM   #6
Mcdiver matt
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Re: Wood pole spear? Dumb idea?

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I would score the shafts first with a cutoff wheel on a side grinder. Cut the two pieces to the thickness that will be the diameter I want, then I would rout the 2 end slots while the two pieces are square, then epoxy the pieces together. Then use a roundover bit the right size to get the round shape I wanted.



A lathe would be nice, but the piece would have to fit into the headstock, or the lathe bed would have to be REALLY long, and the piece would have to be held with a steady rest.


Yes wood guy, great advice as always. That was pretty much how I was thinking to do it as well. Definitely do the router cuts while the rips are still Square.
No lathe needed, i’m thinking just shape with a sander/sandpaper. Good idea to score up the sides shaft material so the glue can get some bite. I’m going to give it a try, I will post up some pics. Also this gives me another use for all those slightly bent shafts Piled up in my closet


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