Spontoon

[LoH_Mobius]

Where can I find a good Spontoon (on the less fancy side) or Spontoon kit for the Rev War Period?

 

[flintlock75]

Go to Jas. Townsend company, they sell the metal parts to build one, about $200.

 

[mastrsgt]

You may want to check on TRS as well. One of our officers got his from them and I believe it was cheaper than Townsend.

Don R

 

[spudnut]

Or G.Gedney Godwin

 

[LoH_Mobius]

I don't believe Jas Townsend carries that anymore...but the other two are great, thank you very much, and what is a good type of wood for the Spontoon? oak, ash, etc?

 

[StevePrice2]

Have someone right on here craft you one. I did. James Gray III made mine. Haven't yet finished it. But he did a fantastic job at a very fair price. I will use his talents again.

Steve

 

[Captain outwater]

I made a pole arm from Townsend's lance point and a quarter staff I got at some Ren faire...(what a unsorted mess of 'reenactors'!) I know someone who did the same thing but instead of pinning the head to the shaft, used a huge nail/spike thru the head/shaft as a cross piece. This also allows him to remove it for traveling.
Lance head about $20, shaft $20.