07-11-2004, 11:13 PM
Avete!<br>
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I understand that the preferred wood for making a Pilum shaft is Ash, however I'm not so sure how easy it'll be for me to find a 2x2 around here- certainly Home Depot, etc., and building suppliers seem to have only Oak, Hemlock and Pine. I won't be throwing it much (maybe a couple of times just to try it), it's more for show, so I'm curious what peoples' opinions are about using these other woods. I'm leaning toward Hemlock myself- I understand it has a very straight grain like Ash does and that although it's classified as softwood, it's actually harder than some hardwoods.<br>
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Any opinions, especially those coming from first-hand experience, are most welcome.<br>
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Valete.<br>
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Matt<br>
(Vancouver's Legion of 1 ) <p></p><i></i>
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I understand that the preferred wood for making a Pilum shaft is Ash, however I'm not so sure how easy it'll be for me to find a 2x2 around here- certainly Home Depot, etc., and building suppliers seem to have only Oak, Hemlock and Pine. I won't be throwing it much (maybe a couple of times just to try it), it's more for show, so I'm curious what peoples' opinions are about using these other woods. I'm leaning toward Hemlock myself- I understand it has a very straight grain like Ash does and that although it's classified as softwood, it's actually harder than some hardwoods.<br>
<br>
Any opinions, especially those coming from first-hand experience, are most welcome.<br>
<br>
Valete.<br>
<br>
Matt<br>
(Vancouver's Legion of 1 ) <p></p><i></i>
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