Make a latex mace

[nikk666]

I have heard that using grip dip makes your weapons fairly stiff and sometimes too hard, any advice on how to fix this?

[ogunshi]

@nikk666 Take a neddle and poke a bunck of little holes all around the outside when everything is dry. The grip dip makes it hard becaust it doesn't leave a way for the air to escape the foam. The holes allow this to happen, and in a sense making it softer when it strikes something.

[nikk666]

@ogunshi So essentially like any other boffer then. Hypothetically what would happen if i used open cell foam for a stab tip. I help run a NERO chapter in ohio and we have been trying to figure out how to make a stab tip for latex. Any thoughts?

[MyNintendoGaming]

hey man great videos love them but can ya get a new camera

[ogunshi]

@MyNintendoGaming Thanks. I'm glad you like them. As for the camera, sure, as soon as some one either buys me one or forks over the money so I can go out and buy one.

[KapitaenM]

You know, that's a good call with the 3/4" insulation on 1/2" pipe.

Gotta be more effective compression... thanks!

[mprutherford]

i was wondering if there was any way to add blade looking things

[MrMakto]

Curious if your gonna make the 4th video to latex sword making? if so cant wait!

[reznorected]

instead of a penny u could use a pvc end piece but make sure u compensate in the foam cutting proses and that its within regulations

[ogunshi]

@reznorected You could but then, like you said, you would need to compensate for the size differences. This is only a quick and dirty way to make one. As for regulations, well that all depends on which system you are using. For every system out there, there are different regulations and standards that need to be met. Which system are you talking about?

[Arkloyd]

Dap is a contact cement, Let it dry on each piece, and press it together. It will bind to itself.

[zimp108]

hey great videos, but i was trying to find grip dip that you mentioned but have had no luck, what exactly is it? and where do i find it?

[ogunshi]

"Grip Dip" is a latex/plastic coating material used to replace the handle coating on tools then they have worn off. It can normally be found at 'Home Depot' and other hardware stores. If worse comes to worst you can buy it on line.

[Chap444]

hey man this is great video. I'm just starting to get into larping and i wanted to make a mace since it seemed simple enough. I just have one remark could you make a list of the products you used, I have some problem hearing their names

[thesoftie3]

thanks

[thesoftie3]

hey do u think that you can make an battle axe, i have been looking for a video that will show me how to make an axe and i know you'r a good weapon maker so ya.

[ogunshi]

I'll see what I can do.

[BlackLegionPainting]

Hey man, did you ever think of re-making this with your normal camera? It would be awesome - I could make a couple for LAIRE...

[Voltage767]

This is pretty cool, but i was wondering when you were going to complete the latex sword making tutorial, i'm going to make a latex katana, but i dont know how. Please help.

[kirotusan]

yes i have but all the ones with links are not updated and the website wont come up.

[kirotusan]

i am new 2 larping and would love 2 try it out but i cant find a larp group near spring hill or tampa florida if n e 1 can help me plz message me back

[ogunshi]

have you tried googleing for any LARPs with your town and the word LARP?

Other key words to use in place of LARP

boffer

dagorhir

amtgard

SCA

[itachi1303]

Where do you get the Grip Dip?

I've done countless searches for the stuff and all for nought.

Much appreceated,

-Sir Arrav of Gray-

[ogunshi]

try home depot.

[MaseYevon]

Another nice video. I was just thinking of making a mace, so thanks for the advice.

[itachi1303]

How much does it cost for the Resin?

[ogunshi]

it is just the fiberglass resin you can pick up at walmart. I know that I have a big gallon of it, but you can buy smaller jars of the stuff for like $5 to $10 bucks. It also comes with the hardener. One small jar of the fiberglass can fill something like 100 weapon cores.

[gunmaker]

ogunshi , i'm just getting started in to making foam/latex weapons. i have enjoyed the info in your videos. thank you very much for the time you have taken out of your busy day to make these videos.

[PuppyZwolle]

Sir Sensei Ogunshi,

Congratulations on the knighthood.

But what happend to the quality? Did you use a phone or did YT mess it up?

Great content though. This will be very helpfull.

[ogunshi]

tried using a webcam to save some time. Bad choice on my part.

[zig3]

omg! hes still alive! jk, good to hear from ya. looking forward to more videos.

btw: great job making it into the KoG! im jealous.

[TheFallenOfEryndor]

Heyman, long time no see! - Whats up? This is easy. I always use pool noodles for stuff. I need to make some more videos.