FIRST PROJECT!
What I have created is a three piece carbon fiber pole spear. The spear breaks down into three, two foot sections, each with the possibility of having a tip threaded to the end. The thread I used was a 3/8-24, to accomodate GAT-KU tips. The threaded adapters and base plug were hand turned on a lathe using 304 SS. To ensure that the carbon fiber does not fray or become damaged when hitting rocks or traveling, I used a thick industrial heat shrink tubing.
Here is a rendering of the design before I started the manufacturing process.
The base plug, or where the sling is attached has two holes to either accomodate a float line or if I dare a second power band.
Polished of course!
All three sections with tip. A little over 7'.
Two sections or 5' with tip
A little scuplin ceviche courtesy of my three piece taco maker.