duplex nail points in hardwood shafts???

[Dazv]

Hello again guys

So ive been looking into duplex points for bamboo shafts. So what im asking is do you think it is possible to wrap then drill out a hole for a duplex point?

thanks alot
darren

[markinengland]

Duplex nails in bamboo works. I bound the ends of mine but perhaps binding isn't needed if a good epoxy glue is used. I'm sure I've seen duplex nails in bamboo without binding.

A friend of mine has drilled hazel and dogwood and glued something similar in and they worked very well without binding.

[Pat B]

Here is what I use for hardwood shoots. It is a rectangular piece of saw blade with one end shaped to a point. I haft them on to a hardwood shaft just like with a trade point and wrap behind the head with sinew. I glued it in with TBIII glue. About 1/2" or so behind the point 2 indentations were made in the metal corresponding to a groove around the shaft for the sinew wrap.






the points gor the cane are 16d common nails with a blob of brasing added to the head then chucked in a drill and tapered with a file.

[mullet]

 You need to wrap the bamboo before you drill it. If you don't it will split the sides out.

[Dazv]

thats for that guys i like that idea pat-b now the real challange were to get duplex nails in the uk

[Pat B]

Duplex nails are made to be removed and are used for building scafolding and bracing. Check out your local hardware store, lumber yard or building supply store.

[mullet]

Dazv, check out places that have concrete supplies. They are made to tie string lines off and laying out straight lines for building walls and brick laying.

[Dazv]

cheers lads ill check it out most of my family are builders and joiners so i dont think i will be to hard