NUNCHUK Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 Hello guys, I was wondering if there's any way to repair my nunchaku sticks if they ever break. I mean, with other things like swords you don't have to worry about the wooden part breaking, because you are holding onto it and it is not your primary use for defense. But the wooden handles ARE what you use, greater chance of them breaking. I know there's effective methods but they take awhile. Suppose your caught in a sitch where your chucks break and you need em repaired FAST. What can you do?
ckdstudent Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 If you're in any situation where you need a weapon repaired fast you're in trouble. The best method is probably prayer. ---------Pil SungJimmy B
Pacificshore Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 Hi there, were you referring to the string or chain breaking? Because if you were then repairing wouldn't be much of a problem. If you are referring to the wooden chucks themselves breaking then it depends on the type of break. If it merely cracks, splits, then tape should be at your disposal. If an edge breaks off, then tape can be used to prevent any splinters to your hands. If it simply breaks in half, well then make sure you have a second pair available. Oh, welcome aboard! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
SaiFightsMS Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 Well it takes a lot to break a pair of wooden nunchaku. It took a 250 pound, or 113 kilo, power chair running over them to break the only pair of nunchaku I have ever seen break. If you plan on using your nunchaku in situations that you think are likely to break them it is best to use a pair made out of the hardest wood you can get hold of. Or try aluminum or graphite.
NUNCHUK Posted June 15, 2002 Author Posted June 15, 2002 Thank you for the warm reception and equally positive information. To SaiFightsMS: My favorite wood for nunchaku is ash. I came across a Web site that said it took 15000 pounds of pressure per square inch on a piece of white ash to even get it to bend or splinter. That is pretty strong! You've made my day guys, thanks!
NUNCHUK Posted June 16, 2002 Author Posted June 16, 2002 By the way guys, What can I do if instead of my nunchaku sticks breaking they merely get a deep gouge cut into them? Is there a way to counter this as well, since tape will not fix it, what can I do to "fill up" the space effectively? P.S. I am not sure if you look at posts after you reply to them, being a new member and all. So I think post this question as an entirely new thread if I receive no replies within 48 hours. If I do, then I'll know better in the future!
Withers M.A.A. Posted June 16, 2002 Posted June 16, 2002 For $10 you can buy another pair. Why not just buy a few pairs and never worry? Pete :karate: 2nd Degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwon Do. 1997 NASKA competitor-2nd place Nationally in Blackbelt American Forms. Firearms activist!
SaiFightsMS Posted June 16, 2002 Posted June 16, 2002 Well I suppose you could fill the gouge in with wood filler, let it dry and then sand down. But then you have to restain them.
Withers M.A.A. Posted June 16, 2002 Posted June 16, 2002 If you fix something and don't do it right it will just break again. 2nd Degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwon Do. 1997 NASKA competitor-2nd place Nationally in Blackbelt American Forms. Firearms activist!
NUNCHUK Posted June 16, 2002 Author Posted June 16, 2002 OK. You guys have no idea how helpful you've been! I think I'll just stick with the pair I have. Whithers, I don't buy multiple nunchaku because I build all my own. Each is a different work of art. But thank you for your helpful suggestions! Thanks too to SaiFightsMS. Thank you to everyone else one and all, it is your kind suggestions that make these forums enjoyable!
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