I finely decided to make a spear. What is the diameter and lingth of the points on yours? What is the spacing between points? I am thinking of using 1/4" "oil hard" drill rod for the points and welding them into a 1/2"x1 1/2" block of cold rolled steal that has 1/4" holes drilled 1" deep to accept the tines. For a handle I plan to use 3/4" or 1" pipe welded and bolted on. Will this be strong enough? I have seen how a large one can straighten out the hook on a gaff in the summer so I want to make sure I don't under build my spear.
I am also concidering using a gardenfork or manure fork. Just heat it up to straighten the curved tines and chisel in a barb then re harden it. I have to look at them first to see what the cost is and the spacing on the tines.
Let me know weather you think eather of theese ideas will work.
