Nite again Tom. Don't get to hot today.

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I did some more research. You definitely pointed me in a good direction.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fillet_%28mechanics%29

The article talks about fillets and you were talking about rounds, but they are similar.

Getting smarter by the minute.

Good night, Pvt. Klink.

Good, glad that I CAN get lucky once in a while. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I really don't think you would have a problem with that small of a hole though, but if a potential problem can be removed easily, why not.

Yeah.I am going to mess around with the pieces once the bayonet gets here and see what I can do. But, I think I may end up having a hole. A small hole may take a little strength away, but the two plates may make up for it. Once I get it together, I am going to put it on a rifle and try and drive it through a piece of plywood to see if it will hold up. I would rather it fail here in German than down range. Chances are I will never have to actually use it as a bayonet, but I can imagine other Marines wanting to test it out downrange. If it failed then, I would be on a deplyment with no knife.

Yeah, better to iron out any short comings in a relaxing atmosphere rather than when you've literally got the "rockets red glare" looking you in the face.

Well Bud, got some dispatcher work to do so I am outta here until after midnight. So until then, Y'all have a nice day now, ya hear! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

PEACE, VERY FUNNY!

Later, I'm gone.