Legionary Pell (Wooden Stake) Construction

[Roman Military History is 4 Me]

Lately i have been discussing various gladius employment techniques with some RAT experts...so i decided to build a wooden Pell (wooden stake) in my back yard...I plan to conduct some gladius practice drills when my rudis arrives from KOA. The construction took me a half an hour start to finish.

1. Picked out a hardwood log from the local woods. I cut the log to approximately 8 Feet height and approx. 6.5 inches in diameter.

2. Chose an open area in my yard suitable for 2 legionaries to practice (one on either side of the pell).
3. Dug a two foot hole in the ground using a dalobra and roman shovel.
4, Placed log in the hole and filled it in with dirt...solid as a rock.
5. I then put small cut and stab marks with an axe for authenticity.






NOTE: NO REAL STEEL GLADIUS WAS UTILIZED, DAMAGED, OR INJURED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS....LOL

[M. Demetrius]

NO REAL STEEL GLADIUS WAS UTILIZED, DAMAGED, OR INJURED

(Of course, we can't say the same for that tree, eh?) Looks steady enough. Planning to work it with wooden gladii?

[Roman Military History is 4 Me]

That comment was meant as a joke...yes im planning on practicing with a wooden gladius...

[agrimensor]

and a wicker scutum ? "not al steel gladii are made for real swordplay, be carefull. remember that the rudis and wicker shield are the double weight as a normal one. be prepared.

[Roman Military History is 4 Me]

The rudis is double weighted but i dont have a wicker scutum and dont have the skills to build one....im hoping that some company will come out with it...till then I'll use a regular scutum.

[M. Demetrius]

That comment was meant as a joke.

So was, mine, brother. I think a palus would be a short-term thing if struck often by a sharp gladius. As would we all. :eek:

How about a regular scutum and a wrist weight?

[Roman Military History is 4 Me]

I know dude...im a resident smart a$$ too..lol