How to Mount a Spearhead to a Haft/Pole/Shaft

[@DrawbridgeProps]

What do you want me to build next?

[@sheep1ewe]

Anything will do, but if i need to pick something, personally i love armour

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Drawbridge Props & Armoury definitely more armour coming your way!

[@mavvywavvy5121]

Game of Thrones Unsullied helmet.

[@ThakIronworks]

I like how you "movie" stuff up. I am constantly looking for new finishes.....often my approach is haphazard. You seem to have a more methodical approach to things. I would really enjoy a video dedicated solely to different patinas, faux finishes and top coats....laquers, waxes and what you recommend on metal, wood, leather etc

[@jackw.5000]

Drawbridge Props & Armoury How to build an m16 when lost in the forest

[@fransmars1645]

Most popular weapon in all of human history. Future use is pretty much guaranteed.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Agreed.

[@Derpyspartan154]

We still use them in a way. What is a bayonet but a means of turning a gun into a spear?

[@Yzwissac]

Haha! Cold humor!

[@eancola6111]

In the words of Einstein “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

[@realdragon]

@@Derpyspartan154 "Thousands of years of experience and technological advancements. Modern warfare is nothing like in the past, and with our advanced military technology we are able to turn firearms into spears"

[@zackrako9900]

Thank you for showing me the proper method. I purchased a spearhead for a norse themed walking stick that ive been working on for quite some time engraving. I bought it on a whim and didnt even think through how I was going to fit it. Ive only worked with spearheads that you split the shaft and then wrap with sinnew, leather, or parachord to secure it in place. KZbin always coming to the rescue in times of crafting needs.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Glad it helped.

[@gpgpgpgp1000]

Very informative video on what is considered a "simple" thing to do!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks!

[@seth8877]

I train and teach Kali and make my own weapons and this was as enjoyable to watch as it was helpful. Thanks a bunch!

[@yourredcomrade717]

Its also very important to chamfer the socket because under shock from striking it will act like an edge and can cut or snap at that point. Arrowheads suffer the same effect.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I covered this.

[@CrudeConduct666]

Since I see so many people asking, go to a website called Kult Of Athena to purchase the spearheads

[@benghazi4216]

For us Europeans we can add that there have been problems buying from the US in general, and more than just import taxes and the normal shenanigans. Celtic webmerchant is our version of Kult of Athena. If you don't want to step it up for real and get a actual historic remake from swordsmiths like Maciej Kopciuch

[@hmmm6317]

Isnt blood and iron where skallagrim goes?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Yes it is!! To the victoria location. These spears will be tested at the burnaby location.

[@sheep1ewe]

I looking forward to see him testing them if so! :)

[@tomruhland]

Why don't my local hardware stores stock 6 foot dowel rods?! You walk in and have a whole wall of them. Jealous! Cool video - thanks!

[@jamesfogerty3044]

When you’re at the hardware store, go to the tool handle rack, they are much better than a pine dowel

[@blindsquirrel7802]

Don't ask for dowels. Ask for closet rod.

[@justdewit]

The real question is, why don't they stock spearheads? Jk

[@dominic6634]

Looks like he's at a home depot. Their a large chain in the US

[@Yzwissac]

In fact, this kind of raw wood rod is not good for a spear shaft. You may easily shake into into sections. Go to the wild and find a resilient bushwood and mount your spear head onto it! And be sure to have a safety screw to nail the head onto the shaft!

[@probablynotabigtoe9407]

"Today we are going to be mounting some spears" That's what she said

[@DrawbridgeProps]

When you put it that way!!

[@Tinkering902]

I wasn't sure what to expect but you made some awesome points I didn't expect. Only thing I'd do differently is I'd make the chamfer on the inside of the spear "eye" bigger, that transition really is the major weak point. For my spear I just extended that angle all the way up the wood, the metal wasn't flush but I knew it would be stronger.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Agreed!

[@harnoth]

Always interesting to see how things are made. Keep it up 😄

[@KastaRules]

So much more info than I hoped for. Thanks man!

[@TheAzCorner]

Fascinating Spears are seriously under represented

[@rottvang]

Thank you so much for this. Did it just like you did. Except I had to do it with a box cutter and sandpaper. But man it fit perfect! Just finished staining it a red mahogany.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Glad it worked out so well!! I once had very few tools. Now I am a tool addict and should probably seek help ;)

[@Grillman45600]

thank you so much for doing the pole because I already bought the long spear pole (84) from kultofathena and I also bought the dory type spear head with a Sauroter Buttcap from ebay but the pole is too big and I thought I need a carpenter lathe machine to do the job, but when I saw you how you use a belt sander to make the pole fit the spear head now I know what I needed to do to make it fit

[@DrawbridgeProps]

So glad it helped!

[@totallynotmarkus7743]

Making mine i a few days for reenactment use, this video helped a bunch!

[@TheAussiePirate]

I learned things I never knew I should learn 👍

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

Hello. First time here. Planning on mounting a few spears in the near future. Some very useful tips and ideas for getting it right and tight. I do not have power tools but I have a small plane, a selection of rasps and files and a battery drill so it will take a bit of time but I'm retired so I have some. Thank you for the information and demonstration.

[@transmundanium]

When I mounted my spear heads to the shafts I draw-bored them. The hole through the shaft was 1/32 inch offset so the rivet (I used a common nail) pulled the head on tighter.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I like that idea a lot!

[@jackw.5000]

Darrell LaRue How long is your shaft?

[@spazkitty100]

@@jackw.5000 I may be 22 but damn i laughed so hard at your comment like a 12 year old middle schooler hahaha.

[@natalielambert4378]

I'm trying to figure out how I draw bore a spear head? Having never heard the term before I have googled it but I am still not getting it in this context. Could you please explain it further please?

[@transmundanium]

@@natalielambert4378 I drilled a hole across the socket of the spear head, in one side and out the other, then seated it on the shaft. Mark the location of the hole. Note I am not drilling through both pieces at once, I just drilled through the socket first. Then I drilled the shaft hole 1/32 of an inch farther down the shaft from where it was marked. This means the two holes do not quite line up. When I drove the pin through (a 2" common nail) it forced the head on even tighter. The end of the nail is cut off a little proud and peened over to rivet the head in place.

[@thepagankingthedarkone4523]

The long silver spear head reminds me of my spear I had years ago I need to remake my glorious spear 🤘🏻

[@moose_hunter7834]

nice video :) thanks - learned lots in a short amount of time.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I’m glad. You using them for hunting?

[@moose_hunter7834]

@@DrawbridgeProps ha - no not at all, just trying different projects to develop my skills

[@johnhubbard6262]

You made that peening look effortless, I rarely achieve that success with steel and usually resort to upsizing a bit and using copper or even brass. Really like the way you found the taper, there's a reason folks with machinist skills are superior to the rest of us.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

you're canadian.....no dats funny! I'm 'Floridian American', with a dab of German Hession, I do as I want. great dramatic music!

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

That was great!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks!

[@SSchithFoo]

The blemish on the tip might be intentional to pass certain regulations. I checked the same hewing spear in Sydney and it had that too.

[@Cracker.Deluxe]

I used some two part epoxy on the shaft aswell as a nail its super solid

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Nice:)

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

subscribed :) happy to see a fellow canadian on youtube!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Where are you from?

[@DylansDIYWorkshop]

@@DrawbridgeProps Near London Ontario

[@raphlvlogs271]

Spears were the kings of historical weapons.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

You meant swords right? ;)

[@deedumeday518]

@@DrawbridgeProps team lance/spear for life!

[@horuslupercal2385]

**ARE

[@TheIthix]

@@DrawbridgeProps Everyone loves swords, and I'm no exception, but the spear called the king of weapons for a reason.

[@CSGraves]

Ahh yes, I recognize that Windlass hewing spear head! That little ruler trick to approximate the internal taper of the socket is pretty crafty! Of the three that I've hafted, none match the external diameter of the socket. I basically just tapered the haft with a knife, would do a test fit, then check the dark spots the socket leaves on the wood at the high spots & repeat. Is it mechanically weaker than having a rim that sits flush with the bottom of the socket? Maybe. Am I going to be needing to spear anything anytime soon? Maybe not.

[@jakob4644]

Very informative video!

[@sheep1ewe]

Awsome! This is exciting!!

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thank you!

[@gray-kirishima]

Purrrfect.

[@unclechris4252]

I NEED that longer bladed spear! I NEED IT!

[@ziplocbag4303]

If there is anyone who wants to haft a spear and doesn’t have power tools, You can just as easily use a hatchet and sand paper. Just be careful to keep it nice and straight and you’re good to go. For the holes in the steel, a reamer can be used and are very cheap.

[@germansestopal6167]

Excelent! Thank you. Where l can find the spear?

[@atticusmyser3308]

Question: Did you end up skipping the adhesive? Why or why not? Great video!!! Thanks a ton!

[@njhoepner]

The holes in the one spearhead (I have an identical one) is for small nails that fix the spearhead onto the spearhaft.

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

“Today we’re going to be mounting some spears.” If you show us how to ride them, I’ll be REALLY impressed.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Ha!

[@SkyForgeVideos]

What section of Home Depot has the poles? When I go to look at lumber I never seem to come across them.

[@12345_JOHNWICK]

Best

[@Halleran1963]

Wow. Learned a lot from this vid!! Tell me, who made the spear heads?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I'm will find out and let you know for the next part of this video!

[@connorjensen9699]

did you ever find out? That large one in particular is quite pleasing @@DrawbridgeProps

[@unforkyours3lf730]

I am allowed to have blades if they for a purpose - Canada 🇨🇦 Thats cute - Usa 🇺🇸

[@danielgallegos8455]

I thought the same thing

[@maiconmake37]

Ótimo trabalho como sempre. Parabéns.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Muito obrigado!!

[@junjampingnolimit5377]

👍🇬🇧🇺🇸 the best boss

[@johnhubbard6262]

Sounds like you said I am really lucky I have to hide these in my towel

[@thewizdad]

Excellent video! Question: Do you have a power tools list? Im turning my garage into a shop and currently have alot of woodworking tools (they are mostly on wheels.) My garage is a two car so I should have enough space. 2nd Question: Did you post the followup of aging the shafts?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+The WizDad I should do a power tools list. And no we have not done the testing video or shaft aging yet.

[@DG-dy4tv]

Where's that link for blood n iron m.a.? I'm on the hunt.

[@dwwolf4636]

You can always order from tool handle manufacturers. Ash, hickory etc.

[@garretj88]

Question: Would there be any advantage to using epoxy for the haft connection or does that cause problems in the future? I imagine hafts can break and it would be messy to replace if it had epoxy.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

For weapons with use: epoxy eventually breaks its connection due to impact because epoxy has no flex. If I was using adhesive I would choose something like PL premium. (Construction adhesive). Both should be easy to clean out of the head in the event of a haft break.

[@sparkrain3580]

Where can i get good spearhads?

[@kiorde]

Nice vid! So was there a promised follow-up done?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

They never gave them back to me.

[@raphlvlogs271]

how did they managed to create a deep socket without a small hole on the base of the blade?

[@spineyswordfish]

What type of wood is that pole made from?

[@stampedmetalsword8099]

Where did blood & iron get those spearheads? They look cool. Anyone knows?

[@CrudeConduct666]

Kult of Athena

[@stampedmetalsword8099]

Where did you get those cool looking spearheads sir?

[@CrudeConduct666]

Kult of Athena

[@henrylam6958]

Only good video on the topic

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Thanks.

[@ImaginationHobbies]

why such a thin nail?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

It’s only purpose is to hold the head on so it doesn’t need to be thick. The thicker I go the larger the hold in the wood. The larger the hole the weaker the wood.

[@1MohrFarm]

We just got ours secured with a nail. It wouldn't stay on for very long without it.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Nice!

[@TGWBALH]

Great video :) It looked like you simply peened the nail-ends "cold" with the hammer - or did you soften them with a blowtorch or something first?

[@danielgallegos8455]

It's super easy to peen something as soft as a nail

[@johnellis5865]

Very good. I just wouldn't rely on a nail.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

No?

[@sappies]

My haft is slightly smaller than the socket of my spearhead. Does anyone have any advice for modifying the size of the socket?

[@benmintz6680]

i spend too much time at that home depot for work lol

[@devanshyadav5240]

From where you buy it

[@xboxturtle0757]

What was the tool you used to measure depth and diameter

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Machinist calliper

[@Yzwissac]

The blades are deficient in safety. I mean, there should be a screw hole at the socket for nailimg a safety screw. There's a lesson here for myself. Years before, my teen son was going to take part in a team spear performance in a church before a bit crowd. Unluckily, I drove him late as I didn't really check the map. So, we just hold of the spear at back of the audience and watch. My son was disappointed at me after return to our condo underground parkakade. There in venting his displeasure, he waved the spear and performed the routine drill vehemently. Suddenly, shriek! the spear head flew away to the concrete roof (thank God, not to other cars) and then fell down. We're both dumbfounded! Had we been right on time and the spear head would have flown to some audience and hurt or killed someone! Thank God we were late and didn't go into the team! Took the spear home, I found there's a safety screw hole there at the socket and I didn't put a nail in.

[@Kinkerdinkle2002]

Where can i find the spear head, the one thats more of a diamond shape?

[@dustinchambers4172]

I got one from Amazon.

[@ziplocbag4303]

Wayyyy too late but Kult of Athena has some good stuff

[@michaelkent7627]

Maybe harden the staves and oil to protect the wood?

[@roberthurd328]

This is just my opinion but the wood from the hardware store is not treated you'd have to do something like in a PCV piping tube and do a vacuum pump on it then have a valve that cat while you're pumping and creating a vacuum on the wood allowing a drip of Wax or some kind of fluid that would treat the wood as you're vacuuming the wood for all the air out of the wood and as you allow the fluid to go in it would replace the air molecules with fluid and then you set up the wood to for a couple of days and then sand it down and the spear itself head will be on there forever and the staff will be very flexible and strong like a willow

[@integratedalchemist]

Not ten blocks from that same Home Depot I've made great many spears and knives

[@jamesfogerty3044]

Enjoyed the video, but I’d just use a spoke shave

[@sandeepguptask6224]

Sir mujhe 1chahiye kis jagah milata hai

[@chhanchhanzotehmar9887]

Shopping and Rate? INDIA, Mizoram Delevery pls.....

[@misramismah5680]

How much is it? And how do i get it?

[@warriorsportsuk]

Can you tell me where I can order the spear heads please?

[@matthewhebbert9712]

Check the Kult of Athena website, they sell spear heads. Also, look at some knife/cutlery sites like Blade HQ or Knife Center and search for Cold Steel, Condor, or United Cutlery spears. Availability and in-stock items fluctuate, but you should be able to find something.

[@MisterCask]

Just now finding out that power-fillers exist. Feel like a dumbass for all the effort I went into mounting my trident.

[@theobserver2674]

That corner shape causes the pole to break, isn't it?

[@the.reel.mccoy.]

I think it looks WAY more sketchy seeing someone carrying around something that is deliberately being hidden. I'd much rather someone have something visible to me lol

[@Asertix357]

I've tried hafting a spearhead before. But even when I had everything marked out for filing down, one side still came out with a steeper slope than the other.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

This is not a super simple task.

[@Asertix357]

@@DrawbridgeProps Do you mean how you do it because of your level of attention to detail? Or just in general?

[@davekirkpatrick5724]

why take the spear points to the store if you measured the inner diameter?

[@509shooter4]

Where can I get spear heads like that?

[@jacobdouglas2812]

kult of athena is were I get mine

[@redpill8182]

In october 2022 it's really actual - I would weld an iron pipe.

[@sierrawhiskey5144]

No linseed oil treatments?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

No finish yet.....

[@dustinchambers4172]

Did you finish these? Haven't been able to find the video.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I haven’t been given them back yet. :(

[@dustinchambers4172]

Aww man that sucks....well I have a spear I'm making I have it on the haft and I'm gonna wood burn in some norse runes. But there's this braided leather bolo tie cord I want to add to the handle for some extra grip. I was thinking about using some two part epoxy but I'm scared it might mess it up and not stick...i seen some guys using jute twine and epoxy on axe handles but all the leather stuff is either stitched on or braided and wrapped but I want more of a smooth circular style look,any suggestions? I was also gonna stain it with either a red mohagany stain or maybe stain it with coffee and seal it with polyurethane.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

@@dustinchambers4172 two part exoxy sticks well to both leather and wood but is rigid which means is can be effected by extreme heat and or cold or wood swelling. I much prefer to use contact cement when attaching leather to wood although if the spear gets heavy use it will fail as well. Mechanical fastening is always the best method with glue as the back up but we are often limited by the design choices and have to go with glue only. Hope that helps. Send me some pics on facebook, would love to see them.

[@ngotranthanhlong3085]

💛

[@mariaconcepcionrodriguezhe2850]

Top tip:DONT secure with a flush, peened rod that will be difficult to remove when you break the shaft

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Or do! I like a flush finish!

[@paulbelisle5662]

What kind of wood are the shafts made out of?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

+Paul Belisle spruce pine or fir. Not sure which one

[@JurassicRampage]

According to the product number at 2:14, he is using a hemlock round dowel. You can search up the model # 00232-800RLC on the Home Depot website and it comes right up.

[@Grillman45600]

Which department are you in

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Props and costumes!

[@J05hFontenot]

I don't expect a poplar dowel to last very long as a haft.

[@stevenwilliams2303]

I would want pipe incase of bear our puma our any large game .

[@Steve-ps6qw]

what? I figured in Canada you would get arrested for having a bladed weapon. I am surprised!

[@hater911ful]

lamo carrying them in the towel makes you look twice as shady

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Probably true!

[@clayseale]

6d is "six penny" 8d is "eight penny."

[@s.sradon9782]

"hard as a nail" but nails are made of mild steel.

[@sandeepsandeepkhot9500]

Order

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Oh, have you ever done armor for dogs? to protect them from cougar attacks...you being in BC are probably aware of the increase in cougar activity in the Pacific Northwest and Inland Northwest.

[@LuffyFanBoy99]

get some pig dog armour bro

[@dominicwilloughby1966]

Did you ever get these back? Have you ever made a spearhead yourself?

[@DrawbridgeProps]

I haven’t gotten them back. Would love to dress them up a bit. I never have made spear. I don’t make many blades.

[@parmardinesh5669]

You sell this spear (indianame is bhala)

[@adrianricker]

Next time you mount a spear or tool head to a stave use two peened fasteners. Just trust me. You won't regret the miniscule amount of work required.

[@peter4210]

The actual law for carrying a blade makes the way you carried it illegal. You are not allowed to hide a blade. The same goes with a firearm. Paradoxically, when you take your firearms safety course. The teacher will tell you to cover your firearm up until you get to the location you want to use it so people don't go calling the cops for no good reason other then that they saw a man with a firearm in his car. Same thing applies with a blade sadly.

[@DrawbridgeProps]

Sadly a very true statement.