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Post by Alric, son of Harland on Sept 9, 2005 14:20:29 GMT -5
These appear to be cheaper than BandShoppe poles and hopefully as durable. Alric
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Post by Sir Semi on Sept 10, 2005 0:13:55 GMT -5
but they charge ALOT more for shipping, you can buy 6 bandshoppe poles and not have to pay extra shipping... you need to maximize 70 pounds worth from MGS. that translates into roughly 50 to ease shipping costs
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Post by Alric, son of Harland on Sept 11, 2005 23:08:59 GMT -5
Good call.
Alric
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Post by Sir Semi on Sept 15, 2005 11:46:45 GMT -5
I just realised, one advantage to MGS is that you can buy multiple thickness cores.
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Post by Zaron on Sept 15, 2005 13:34:28 GMT -5
Good call. That could be very handy for certain weapons.
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Post by Sir Semi on Sept 15, 2005 14:19:20 GMT -5
like my javelins!!!  |
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Post by Alric, son of Harland on Sept 15, 2005 20:10:27 GMT -5
Have you had any trouble with jav cores? Would using fiberglass make them lighter or heavier? Stronger?
Alric
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Post by Frost on Sept 15, 2005 21:37:25 GMT -5
I can tell you 1/4 pvc is way too thin   |
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Post by Sir Semi on Sept 16, 2005 0:46:44 GMT -5
The only problem I had was leaving them in my car and having them severely bend... the 3/8" fiberglass one I made flops almost too much, but flies OK and always goes back to straight.
Oh yeah... it is lighter
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Post by Zaron on Sept 16, 2005 6:42:29 GMT -5
Another cheap solution to the bending problem might be electrical conduit tubbing. I'll have to check for sure, but if I remember corectly it is much more heat resistant than the normal pvc.
Just a random thought in the morning though, I'll check for the structural specs later to make sure.
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Post by Firoth on Sept 21, 2005 16:22:51 GMT -5
Speaking of cores, what would be a decent core for a 4-5' weapon, a light and durable one.
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Post by Alric, son of Harland on Sept 21, 2005 22:04:30 GMT -5
3/4" PVC. 1/2" will be too whippy. The lightness will come from the way you build it as much as the materials you use.
Alric
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Post by Zaron on Sept 22, 2005 7:10:18 GMT -5
Alrics right about that. You only need special cores if you want to make an ultra light. i.e. A blue sword that weighs exactly 12 oz.
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