niyghts
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Post by niyghts on Apr 7, 2011 16:33:38 GMT -5
Should I use a fiberglass core or a pvp pipe for a core.
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debuenzo
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Post by debuenzo on Apr 7, 2011 16:40:40 GMT -5
fiberglass
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Post by Azgarehta (Bard) on Apr 7, 2011 16:42:20 GMT -5
Fiberglass. I want to say that most people use 1/2" square or round fiberglass.
Never, ever use PVC if you can get ahold of Fiberglass. PVC tends to break.
BTW, niyghts, you coming out to practice on Sunday? We're getting invaded by Byzantium. Look for the bald guy with the gotee, that'd be me, Bard. We'll get you in touch with some resources to build a red.
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Post by niyghts on Apr 7, 2011 17:11:03 GMT -5
yea, me and tiscolfo are making a 2h sword and we will both be there unless we get ambushed by a squad of "military gaurds" (aka cops/fbi/cia/anyone who hates us at any point in our lives everrrr)
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Xavier
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Post by Xavier on Apr 7, 2011 17:28:06 GMT -5
Carbon Fiber :S
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Post by Tisco on Apr 7, 2011 20:02:41 GMT -5
Yeah I was just planning on using a 2h, But I will probably just gain some more strength in my wrists though I will prolly feel better with a shield as well, and odd thing is I feel more comfortable sometimes holding sword lefty even though im a righty.
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Draggeron Ascholie
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Post by Draggeron Ascholie on Apr 9, 2011 23:12:10 GMT -5
pvc also has flex issues
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Xavier
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Post by Xavier on Apr 11, 2011 9:57:53 GMT -5
Go to mcmaster carr, you can get all the weapon cores you need. My polearm uses a 1" dia fiberglass tube. Sword cores can range from 4 bucks to too much.
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Post by fyr on Apr 18, 2011 13:16:28 GMT -5
PVC for a red core=never. Can't make it stiff enough to pass the flex test.
Fiberglass works well, but needs to be shaved or otherwise lightened in order to make a truly quick dueling blade. If it's a shield-breaker, go for a wide-diameter fiberglass tube like Xavier suggested and build a glaive.
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