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Well spotted, Iagoba, laus for you! Where is this mosaic from?
Tony,
would you say that the barbs of this new one point inwards? :?
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Done, it´s under the photo :wink:
And the link to the web with a lot of mosaic photos from Tunisia where I found it, really worth of a look hock:
-This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedevere. Explain again how
sheep´s bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes.
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Tony,
I think that it would probably make more sense to place the barbs of the 'furca' pointing inwards. Are we still in time to make such change? :?:
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Yes no Problem
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Certainly having barbs on the inside would make better sense - especially when fishing. You can see this type of arrangement from Neolithic flint and antler hunting tools.
They can also be arranged in sets of three.
http://www.maltergalleries.com/archives ... ot1711.JPG
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baggis/2426571564/
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Thanks Tony and Adrian!
To my mind, the 'ball' under the prongs on this new mosaic could point to a construction using independent prongs (like the third one on your drawing, Tony) and the ball could be some king of tying. :?
Anyway, I vote for sticking to the first one on your drawing, but barbs pointing inwards 8)
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Will do Aitor If I have time later I will ponder a thought on that ball one and I would agree as too the independent prongs.
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OK Tony
I'm going to sleep now. It's been a long week, indeed! :wink:
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I have finished the spear head with the barbs on the inside I have also noted that the shafts on this is not that thick so have gauged on 3/4" wide.
So Aitor I hope it is what you are after lol: :lol:
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that's a very deadly looking piece of equipment. But I've to admit I like the shape.
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Excellent, Tony D
Now it only remains to discuss the details. Better send me a PM 8)
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Will do Aitor D cry: :lol:
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Quote:Will do Aitor D cry: :lol:
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Exactly Marcvs Here is a view next to the mosaic spear head.
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Is that socket welded onto the spikes, or is it forged from one piece? It's a little hard to tell (which would be a compliment on the welding, if that's how it's made!)
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