Put up a pic of the sample, it does sound rather easy. I would not recommend using the hexbar though, the hex can be easily machined plus using the correct grade steel.
After having watched this video of the re-enactment of this famous Boer-Zulu battle again and again, I decided to change my avatar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XugIpToHIR8There is also an english version on Youtube