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LLLEARNER
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:42 pm    Post subject: Nunchaku Reply with quote

Next week my Sensei is going to do some weapons introductions beyond the hanbo we already use.

I have some white oak just sitting around and a carpenter shop full of tools. It also happens to be school vacation week.

I want to make some nunchaku. I have decided on octagonal tapered. I am having a hard time finding suggestions on the diameters of both the large and small ends.

I was hoping someone here would be willing to share any suggestions. Plus any other advice. I think the correct length is from the middle of the palm to the end of the elbow, or a little beyond.
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MatsuShinshii
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be sure to post pic's of the finished product.
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Spartacus Maximus
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It might be a good start to go look at a few nunchaku models closely and measure those. Perhaps borrow a pair or, if at all possible, go to a supply store and take notes on the models on display there. Also to consider when deciding the dimensions is the density of the wood. How heavy is it and how does that affect the size of nunchaku planned. As for length, the user’s forearm from wrist to the elbow bend is a good benchmark to begin with.

Good luck
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LLLEARNER
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately, there is no supply store near me.
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LLLEARNER
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will be using white oak, so it is pretty heavy. After testing a few dowels, I have decided to make a pair out of regular 2x4 as a test at 1 1/4 in tapering down to 1 inch. I can modify my design from there.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Be interested to hear of your progress and results. I have been thinking about making a pair myself. Please keep us posted.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 11:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get some elbow pads...trust me...to train the nunchaku for the time being!! One of the fewest kobudo that while learning it, you actually are beating the tar out of yourself all by yourself!! No pain, no gain!!



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If possible could you take a few pictures while you make them? I love seeing how homemade martial arts gear is made.
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LLLEARNER
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started my test pair today and kept losing a pulley on the band saw. Tomorrow, I hope to have them mostly done.

I do have some pictures already and plan on doing a large post.
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MatsuShinshii
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to seeing your progress and how they turn out.
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