PhoenixForger Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I guess this is the best place to ask. I want to know how a bolt head can be attached to the shaft. In particular I'd like to know how I can attach a socket bolt head. Thanks in advance for all replies they're appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ferrule cement is an old way that works well... the slightly modern equivalent of pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad L Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Try archery glue. A bow hunting shop should have glue for traditional archers (wood and metal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciladog Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 If I understand your question, you want to make a long socket head bolt. The way to do it is to forge weld a collar on the end of a bar. Once you have done that you get the bolt head good and hot, place the bolt through a bolster to support the head and drive in a punch of whatever shape you want the socket to be. Wrong kind of bolt,hummm :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balian625 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 try using the same method for spears. drill a hole thru both sides of the socket and thru the shaft (even and inline of course) place the socket on the bolt shaft and take a small piece of metal (depends on the size of your hole) and either 1: place the rod/piece of metal thru the holes and wood so about 1/4 in. sticks out on either side of the socket. heat (optional) and bend the rod ends down so it locks the head in place. this works quite well. also if your bolt shaft shatters ll you have to do is remove the pin and put the head on another shaft. sorry if this is hard to read i will reiterate if you need me to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steinkirchner Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 when forging the socket, forge a small tab on the open end and drill a small hole before rolling the socket. once you jamb it onto the shaft, tack it fast and it will not come off in use but is easy to remove if need be. i have done it on spear sockets and small javelin-like heads so it should work on a crossbow bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 araldite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I use pitch; nice to be able to re-seat a socket with just a small heat source! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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