![]() You’ll have to throw away whatever you use anyway.Why? and the anger was more than a faint hint now. Also, don’t bother buying a brush for this. ![]() The can actually tells you to shut off the gas line to your house before opening it. ![]() Many a contractor can tell you the story of how they blew a hole in a kitchen wall by using this stuff indoors with a pilot light lit. The fumes are not only toxic, they’re flammable. I’m using the DAP contact cement for my build, so let me take a second to tell you about using this stuff. The first step is to cut two strips of foam that are as wide as your core (1/2 inch) and as long as your blade (30 inches). I’ll be using the Box Method to build mine. After cutting, leave the tape on your fiberglass and cover the cut end with tape too, just to be safe. Saw through the center of your tape, limiting the amount of splinters that you’ll generate. Wear protective eye gear and a face mask so you don’t ingest any fiberglass dust. Cutting fiberglass is tricky though, so first tape up the spot you’re going to cut. Unless you’re lucky enough to purchase a core that’s exactly the length you need, you’ll want to cut it down to size a bit. You’ll want about an inch for your pommel, another inch for your guard, and roughly 4 inches for your grip-depending on the size of your hand of course. You’re gonna need foam (I hear ½-inch thick LD45 works best, but I’ve elected to “tactically acquire” my wife’s yoga mat instead), a sword core (a solid ½-inch diameter fiberglass rod works best, unless you’re willing to splurge on something pricey like carbon fiber or graphite), a bonding agent ( DAP contact cement works best for closed-cell foams and joining things to your core, while 3M Foam Fast works great for open-cell foam), rope, a marker, a ruler or tape measure, scissors, a utility knife, tape (electrical or duct work best), and probably a saw. That being said, be sure to check your local association’s weapon requirements before constructing anything. The weapon in question is a 36-inch, one-handed sword that should fall right in the middle of most LARP weapon guidelines. A-LARPing I will go, and to prep for my first outing, I’m crafting my first sword myself. The best part? I’m gonna teach you how to make one too. That oversight, I’m happy to announce, is about to be rectified. ![]() By all accounts, I should have gotten into it years ago, but for some reason (call it a cruel twist of fate if you like) I never did. That being the case, it might seem surprising that I’ve never been LARPing. Medieval Times, Renaissance Faires, whacking my friends with plastic swords in the yard-you name it, I loved it. I became a fan of anything having to do with swords, castles, and sorcery. I became the proud owner of a light-up, plastic Sword of Omens (complete with roar).Īfter that, there was no stopping me. Then, on Christmas morning, I got my wish. I begged and pleaded for a sword for months. When I was young, I dreamed of being a knight. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |