LLLEARNER Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 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. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
MatsuShinshii Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 Be sure to post pic's of the finished product. The person who succeeds is not the one who holds back, fearing failure, nor the one who never fails-but the one who moves on in spite of failure. Charles R. Swindoll
Spartacus Maximus Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 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
LLLEARNER Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Unfortunately, there is no supply store near me. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
LLLEARNER Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 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. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
Bulltahr Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Be interested to hear of your progress and results. I have been thinking about making a pair myself. Please keep us posted. "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford
sensei8 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 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!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
mushybees Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 If possible could you take a few pictures while you make them? I love seeing how homemade martial arts gear is made.
LLLEARNER Posted February 21, 2018 Author Posted February 21, 2018 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. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano
MatsuShinshii Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Looking forward to seeing your progress and how they turn out. The person who succeeds is not the one who holds back, fearing failure, nor the one who never fails-but the one who moves on in spite of failure. Charles R. Swindoll
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