Hand Made Studded Club Mace

OVER VIEW VIDEO AND "MAKING OF"


Lead Weighted Mini Truncheon Mace / Club


Made from 6 sections of plywood, glue together with lead inside a cavity, metal straps for added strength weighs over 1.9lbs and is just over 10 inches long, completely hand made with out A lathe - all detail are in video.

A truncheon or baton (also called a cosh, Paddy wacker, billystick, billy club, nightstick, sap, blackjack, stick) is essentially a stick of less than arm's length, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal, and carried by law-enforcement, corrections, security, and (less often) military personnel for less lethal self-defense, as well as control and to disperse combative and non-compliant subjects. A truncheon may be used to strike, jab, block, and aid in the application of armlocks. Truncheons are used to a lesser extent by non-officials because of their easy concealment, and are outlawed in many jurisdictions.

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How to make a Custom Fit Knuckle Duster

Making a Custom Fit Knuckle Duster - Although this is NOT a tutorial, rather a series of pictures I acquired of the "Making Of" a knuckle duster, it does show the process that is used to make one.
I requested these pictures because I thought it would be interesting to show others the process.

First the materials are sourced, in this case two different sized Aluminium plates or sheets, some self tapping screws and a bit of Walnut wood, the design is then drawn onto the metal using either a marker pen or scratched onto the metal using an awl.
The maker then drills holes in and around the drawn on knuckle duster shape, then using a hammer and flat head screwdriver or chisel the maker hammers between the drill holes to punch out the rough shape.

Then using various files the metal is filed and shaped until it resembles the rough shape of the knuckle duster, the palm rest is then connected using the screws and the wood glued and screwed onto the sides of the knuckle duster, at this stage the edges are still very rough, a small round file is used to round over the edges of the metal and wood to make it comfortable.
All that is required now is for the maker to sand the edges smooth using various sandpapers going from rough to smooth, the metal is then rubbed over with wire wool, and the wood is coloured (using a coloured wax) and then the knuckle duster is polished with Brasso to finish it off.

As you can see from the many entries in this blog this technique produces very nice custom made Brass Knuckles / Knuckle Dusters, using this method it takes the maker about 4-6 hours to produce one Knuckle Duster, however each design may take a longer or shorter time depending the design, materials and thickness. some materials can range from 6mm - 25mm, the materials that can be used range from Metals - Aluminium, Brass, Steel, Copper, to materials like Wood and Plastics, I have seen ones made from Oak, Walnut, Beech, and plywood, as well as Acrylic plastic and Chopping Board Plastic, even Stone and Antler can be used.

I hope you enjoyed this topic, if I can get some more "Making Of" pics I will do more of this type of entry.
(Remember this is NOT a tutorial, so I cannot help with any more details other than that which is included in the pictures and blog itself)

Please feel free to leave a comment letting me know what you think! Thanks.




Also Known as - Бокс (оръжие), Puny americà, Boxer (zbraň), Dyrnau haearn, Knojern, Schlagring, Puño de acero, Puño Americano, Altzairuzko ukabila, Nyrkkirauta, Tirapugni, ナックルダスター, Kastete, Kastet, Buku lima, Boksbeugel, Knokejern, Soco-inglês, Кастет, Boksar (orožje), Knogjärn, Muşta, 鐵蓮花, Knuckle dusters, knuckles,Brass Knuckles, Brass Knucks, Poing Americain, sell, for sale, trade, swap, selling

How to make Solid Brass Knuckles

Making a Solid Brass Knuckle Duster - Although this is NOT a tutorial, rather a series of pictures I acquired of the "Making Of" a knuckle duster, it does show the process that is used to make one.
I requested these pictures because I thought it would be interesting to show others the process.

First the materials are sourced, in this case a solid brass plate or sheet, the design is then drawn onto the metal using either a marker pen or scratched onto the metal using an awl.
The maker then drills holes in and around the drawn on knuckle duster shape, then using a hammer and flat head screwdriver or chisel the maker hammers between the drill holes to punch out the rough shape (not shown).
Then using various files the metal is filed and shaped until it resembles the rough shape of the knuckle duster, at this stage the edges are still very rough, a small round file is used to round over the edges and make it comfortable.
All that is required now is for the maker to sand the edges smooth using various sandpapers going from rough to smooth, it is then rubbed over with wire wool and then polished with Brasso.

As you can see from the many entries in this blog this technique produces very nice custom made Brass Knuckles / Knuckle Dusters, using this method it takes the maker about 4-6 hours to produce one Knuckle Duster, however each design may take a longer or shorter time depending the design, materials and thickness. some materials can range from 6mm - 25mm, the materials that can be used range from Metals - Aluminium, Brass, Steel, Copper, to materials like Wood and Plastics, I have seen ones made from Oak, Walnut, Beech, and plywood, as well as Acrylic plastic and Chopping Board Plastic, even Stone and Antler can be used.

I hope you enjoyed this topic, if I can get some more "Making Of" pics I will do more of this type of entry.
(Remember this is NOT a tutorial, so I cannot help with any more details other than that which is included in the pictures and blog itself)

Please feel free to leave a comment letting me know what you think! Thanks.





Also Known as - Бокс (оръжие), Puny americà, Boxer (zbraň), Dyrnau haearn, Knojern, Schlagring, Puño de acero, Puño Americano, Altzairuzko ukabila, Nyrkkirauta, Tirapugni, ナックルダスター, Kastete, Kastet, Buku lima, Boksbeugel, Knokejern, Soco-inglês, Кастет, Boksar (orožje), Knogjärn, Muşta, 鐵蓮花, Knuckle dusters, knuckles,Brass Knuckles, Brass Knucks, Poing Americain, sell, for sale, trade, swap, selling,

Hand Made Push Dagger / Punch Knife

Yellow handled handmade Push Dagger / Punch Knife - push dagger, alternately known as: push knife, gimlet knife, fist knife, Stoßdolch, push dirk, or T-handled knife is a short-bladed dagger with a "T" handle designed to be grasped in the hand so that the blade protrudes from the front of one's fist, typically between the 2nd and 3rd finger. Over the centuries, the push dagger has gone up and down in popularity as a close-combat weapon for civilians and selected military forces.
The size for this one is small to medium or even large hands, Features a large T-handle with curved palm rest just big enough for all four fingers.
The blade is double edged and "live", but not razor sharp and made from tool steel.
Weight is average due to size, features a nylon plastic lined sheath.
Features no makers mark but was made by the person who makes most of my other weapons.
This is a standard push dagger design, very sturdy, and would make a formidable self defense fighting weapon, also makes a great display piece and talking point.

Dimensions - 80mm wide (handle), 140mm high (overall), 15mm thick (handle), 75mm (blade)

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How To Make A Pump Action Crossbow (full tutorial) Parts 2 - 8 (more coming soon)

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WeaponCollector's Homemade Pump Action Crossbow

WeaponCollector's Homemade Pump Action Crossbow - A 90% Homemade Pump Action Crossbow, the only things that were not  made were the prod and string, which is a bought pistol prod and string.


Made in July of 2011, it took about 15hrs work spread over a period of about 2 weeks, virtually entirely hand made, with a drill being the only power tool used.

Made using 12mm Plywood, some 2mm Aluminium, some 10mm , and 5mm aluminium, plus various screw, bolts, glue and a few springs.

The way this crossbow was made is also one of the most simple ways they can be done, its doesn't need a lot of tools or skill using the method I use.

This is a fully working model, although the pump doesn't really work due to the quality of the groove for the pump handle, its single shot only, shoots standard 6" pistols bolts.

Draw weight is approx 80lbs, which is about as powerful as you can get for a pistol, makes for a fun crossbow.

It has a reasonably hard trigger pull, which is compensated for by have a large trigger made for two fingers.
Trigger pull is usually quite hard for this kind of trigger mechanism, due to the way its made however you soon get used to it after shooting a few times.

After finishing the Crossbow I tested it and after quite a lot of few adjustments it eventually fired o.k,
to be honest though it is normal to have to make quite a few adjustments when making homemade crossbows of this kind.

I have also filmed the entire "Making of a Pump Action  Crossbow" series for this crossbow which can be viewed either on my blog, or on my Youtube channel - WeaponCollector - There is a total of 10+ "making of" videos in the series.

Video of this Crossbow being shot and tested - COMING SOON
Overall a great project to make, simple and easy, and I think most people should be able to make something similar.

Dimensions : Full length - 15" , Width - 1.5" , Prod width - 17" , Height - 8" , Draw Length is 6".

I hope you liked my Pump Action Crossbow, Feel free to comment and let me know what you think.


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