Bluff
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Post by Bluff on May 18, 2010 12:49:29 GMT -6
Okay, Im gonna be making some swords after my appointment and I pick up the foam from Dicks. I'll worry about the sword cover later (as I lack ANY skill in sewing at this point), but i'm more curious about how to do a stab tip. I'm reading the wiki and they two layers for the blades, put the foam on top, then add a 3rd layer over that, no dap on the tip and just tap the 'stabby foam' into the sword.. Only thing I See with this is that it would make a HUGE sword ((and probably not very eye appealing)) Unless im overestimating it, how else would you guys build a stabby tip? this is what I had in mind Dap the bottom of the green and attach it to the top of a flat sword, then tap it down for extra support for the tip for hopefuly some extra longevity ...is it legal? or do you guys recommend the wiki way of doing it?
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Q
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Post by Q on May 18, 2010 14:52:33 GMT -6
You're getting the stabby foam at Dicks? What type of foam is it? Just wondering what they have there. geddon.org/index.php/Constructing_a_Stabbing_TipThe first method is the one I generally use for a sword, though it might need tweaking depending on the thickness of the foam you're using.
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Bluff
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Post by Bluff on May 18, 2010 14:56:48 GMT -6
okay... I think I know what I can do.
The foam im going to be using is that foam stadium seating.. costs about 8$ish and would work fine. it's about an inch of foam.
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Post by Kracken on May 18, 2010 16:06:51 GMT -6
That's the old way. Don't do it. Wait till the build day on the weekend of the 29th and I'll show you how it's done.
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Bluff
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Post by Bluff on May 18, 2010 16:34:24 GMT -6
build day on the weekend of the 29th Say whatsit now? Screw building until then... then
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Post by Das Brooda on May 18, 2010 19:52:58 GMT -6
God no man don't do that. Hold on and I'll tell you the 21 century way.
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Post by Ironside on May 18, 2010 21:02:59 GMT -6
Do it how Quarian linked. First method. That's the standard. If you want a hand, I'll come over and help you out with building. I'm not really GOOD at it, but I know what I'm doing. Mostly.
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Post by Khador Administrator on May 18, 2010 21:57:59 GMT -6
Oh hey I looked at the link Q posted. That is right. Although there is some debate about the hockey tape on the two sides.
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Post by Ironside on May 18, 2010 22:18:17 GMT -6
Random question. Would spray glue be an okay substitute for the carpet tape?
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Post by Khador Administrator on May 19, 2010 0:36:20 GMT -6
I don't see how that's a good substitute, but I honestly wouldn't know for sure.
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Q
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Post by Q on May 19, 2010 4:44:24 GMT -6
I wouldn't say so on something like stadium seat padding or marine foam. I'd either go with dap or carpet tape. If you can find the good carpet tape, that shit is amazazing!
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Post by Ironside on May 19, 2010 6:52:02 GMT -6
Hm. I didn't think putting DAP on stabs was a good idea. I figured, since DAP drys hard, it'd put some more dick into your stabs. I guess it works out okay, though? Makes my life a little easier.
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Q
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Post by Q on May 19, 2010 19:30:40 GMT -6
Dap on open cell type foam isn't a good plan, but if you put it on stadium seating, like a "medium density open cell?" type foam, it shouldn't add too much stiffness to the tip.
Wow, that sounded dirty...
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zurkon
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Post by zurkon on Apr 27, 2011 18:50:01 GMT -6
soooooo, no dap on a cut football tip?
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Post by zurkon on Apr 29, 2011 15:58:08 GMT -6
my beat stick looks like......a certain male body part........ <:{-
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Post by Khador Administrator on Apr 29, 2011 17:05:11 GMT -6
A penis? Last time I checked this isn't Dagohir. Looks like I need to teach you some 21st century tech.
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Post by zurkon on Apr 29, 2011 17:25:23 GMT -6
yes.* lowers head*.... and i think my weapon flexes too much
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