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Post by Primrodo on Jun 17, 2004 10:51:28 GMT -5
I've used parks sabers alot, they are too whipy fo serious hard and fast duelling, as the blade tends to flex at the point of impact.
cool idea about the woode in the polycarb.
Also the aluminum doesa bend but if you aren't pulling your hits it will bend more, if you now what you are doing its ok and is teh lightest you'll have.....the colour doesn't rub off if you wrap it in clear duct tape or shrink wrap.
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Post by zhidon on Jun 17, 2004 15:15:27 GMT -5
thats why we have the wood dowel inside polycarb....you can go as fast and hard as you want. polycarb is unbreakable and the wood gives it rigidity and strength and unlike wraps or tape...it never rubs off. the holographic/refective paper inside makes the blade look really good in sunlight.
of course for non-impact showing during the day. acrylic is best..
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Noslen
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Post by Noslen on Jun 23, 2004 18:19:07 GMT -5
Don't they use aluminum on the props in SW? I heard that Hayden beat the tar out of his in Ep III.
I decided to go with the acrylic. Neon green looks cool (at least my sample did). Once I get them mounted, I will post a pic.
I just have to wait until the company calls me back with shipping info. They were fairly quick on the e-mails, but they've gotten busy and have been taking time to return my inquiries. Total is going to be about $25, plus shipping for a six foot section. Not bad.
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Post by Noslen on Nov 27, 2004 12:42:52 GMT -5
Update... I did buy my acrylic blades from A-1 Acrylics. They were great to work with and the blades looks awesome! I had to buy 6' of it, but it made 2 nice blades. The neon coloring glows in low to high light and really looks sharp.
I won't be using mine for dueling, but it really looks cool for the effect. I have it mounted to be removeable. (I just can't remove it quickly on one of my sabers. Modifications down the road...)
I am very happy with the blades. Thanks for everyone's imput!
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Post by Don Solo on Nov 27, 2004 16:42:52 GMT -5
cool! I'd love to see the pics of this
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