Old Tech: Constructing a stabbing sword
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| − | Core material (either kite spar or fiberglass rod) | + | *Core material (either kite spar or fiberglass rod) |
| − | 3M 90 Spray Adhesive or DAP contact cement | + | *3M 90 Spray Adhesive or DAP contact cement |
| − | Duct tape | + | *Duct tape |
| − | Grip tape (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the sword handle) | + | *Grip tape (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the sword handle) |
| − | ½” wide strapping tape (with the fibers running through) | + | *½” wide strapping tape (with the fibers running through) |
| − | Sharp serrated knife or utility knife | + | *Sharp serrated knife or utility knife |
| − | Metal rule (preferably 4’) | + | *Metal rule (preferably 4’) |
| − | Hack saw | + | *Hack saw |
| − | Sharpie marker | + | *Sharpie marker |
| − | ½” thick high-density (NOT Walmart!) closed-cell foam | + | *½” thick high-density (NOT Walmart!) closed-cell foam |
| − | ½” thick yoga mat foam (NOTE: low density open-cell or closed-cell foam may be substituted) | + | *½” thick yoga mat foam (NOTE: low density open-cell or closed-cell foam may be substituted) |
| − | 1/4" rope (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the handle) | + | *1/4" rope (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the handle) |
| − | Beer cozy | + | *Beer cozy |
| − | Approx. 2 1/2” cube of high-density open-cell foam (an Edhellen arrow head makes a good stabbing tip.) | + | *Approx. 2 1/2” cube of high-density open-cell foam (an Edhellen arrow head makes a good stabbing tip.) |
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| + | ==Instructions== | ||
Revision as of 02:29, 26 July 2006
Materials]]
- Core material (either kite spar or fiberglass rod)
- 3M 90 Spray Adhesive or DAP contact cement
- Duct tape
- Grip tape (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the sword handle)
- ½” wide strapping tape (with the fibers running through)
- Sharp serrated knife or utility knife
- Metal rule (preferably 4’)
- Hack saw
- Sharpie marker
- ½” thick high-density (NOT Walmart!) closed-cell foam
- ½” thick yoga mat foam (NOTE: low density open-cell or closed-cell foam may be substituted)
- 1/4" rope (NOTE: optional, used for wrapping the handle)
- Beer cozy
- Approx. 2 1/2” cube of high-density open-cell foam (an Edhellen arrow head makes a good stabbing tip.)
