will last year i make this crazy hand guard that was made with pvc foam it was kind of tight but if some were to hit you in the hand you would feel no pain what so ever
p.s i have made one wasn't as tight if ever get a chance i will make a video on it
I finally started adding those edges to my boffers, not exactly as you did it here only because I need to have the thrust tips for the LARP I am involved in, preventing the cool rounded edge from being a feasible add-on, but they are turning out great anyways. As always, awesome tutorial, Will.
(BTW: Forest green isn't THAT bad a boffer color :P)
This is really neat! I'm working on getting together enough money (between school books and car and insurance payments) to build a boffer. I really wanna make one with an edge now! Thanks!
I'm curious, how would you cut the groove into the insulation? If it was me, I'd just use an X-Acto knife, but I'm sure that there is a better method. Thanks in advance to any answers!
I would only put a grove in a show piece and not one for tool. It becomes dangerouse. (My openion) I would use your suggestion..but I would use it in a manner that would be safe. I have a 32 piece set that I use oftewn for this kind of thing
finally decided to go dual blades with the stuff i made a double blade with,its now a five pound sword..:p(for constume use only..)anyways im going to try this edge thing cause im not too into having 2 blades that look smiliar.......its an explaination fora another time..:D..but great video,gave me some ideas
Im not sure about a flat blade unless you go to a master foamsmith, somthing with an edge like this > could be bad because hitting with brute force might cause the frail outside edge to bend inwards
Agreed. Fortunitly The only people I have ever allowed onto my field with such tools, were students that I trusted to have learn enough control and discipline that brute forces on the field were not a probability to the level of being concidered implausable. I completly agree with your warning thoe, and incouraga all who read this to think before you swing, and check with local rules and regulations before makeing anything like this. Good Catch my friend
Hey will, that was great man! I have watched all your videos and I just think that you and your friends are amazing. You inspired me to make boffers and take it as a hobby. Although my boffer almost came out perfect when I made it...
Around two minutes in you say Its one of the reasons why I use boffers is its so easy to repair and replace. Which begs the question, Its one of the reasons you use boffers as opposed to what?
NEar Real Boffer They are constructed diffrent. There is a lot more that you have to do to make them but they are not cylinder in shape, like boffers are. In my story that we are filming the second chapter right now, will have a NERB in the next Eps. I made a promice to someone that I would use the NERB he had made me. I will be wielding it and my chature will be a troll that is defeated.
Great vdeo Will, I liked this one, I think the reverse engineering was a good idea. I could really see how to do it, Of course seeing how to do it and doing it are two different things. You are fun to watch, you are so cute.
Hi
just made my first boffer am holdin it now while i type u and ur vids were a lot a help nice one
Ickstudios 7 months ago
you can also anchor directly to the pvc fore extra durability
wastelanderfallout3 1 year ago
I send my message, and the I see this. (Blush)
So the edge is pretty much covered.
Any advice on the marking problem?
take care and have a nice day
silk
blacksilkblacksilk 1 year ago
will last year i make this crazy hand guard that was made with pvc foam it was kind of tight but if some were to hit you in the hand you would feel no pain what so ever
p.s i have made one wasn't as tight if ever get a chance i will make a video on it
galetheknight 2 years ago
I finally started adding those edges to my boffers, not exactly as you did it here only because I need to have the thrust tips for the LARP I am involved in, preventing the cool rounded edge from being a feasible add-on, but they are turning out great anyways. As always, awesome tutorial, Will.
(BTW: Forest green isn't THAT bad a boffer color :P)
travelsonic 2 years ago 2
Yeah, it's lightsabery.
itachi1303 2 years ago
This is really neat! I'm working on getting together enough money (between school books and car and insurance payments) to build a boffer. I really wanna make one with an edge now! Thanks!
thovenspelloyal 2 years ago
I'm curious, how would you cut the groove into the insulation? If it was me, I'd just use an X-Acto knife, but I'm sure that there is a better method. Thanks in advance to any answers!
Chrysoprose 2 years ago
I would only put a grove in a show piece and not one for tool. It becomes dangerouse. (My openion) I would use your suggestion..but I would use it in a manner that would be safe. I have a 32 piece set that I use oftewn for this kind of thing
WillGray42 2 years ago
finally decided to go dual blades with the stuff i made a double blade with,its now a five pound sword..:p(for constume use only..)anyways im going to try this edge thing cause im not too into having 2 blades that look smiliar.......its an explaination fora another time..:D..but great video,gave me some ideas
benzruler1 2 years ago
Im not sure about a flat blade unless you go to a master foamsmith, somthing with an edge like this > could be bad because hitting with brute force might cause the frail outside edge to bend inwards
LogeyThaKilla15 2 years ago
Agreed. Fortunitly The only people I have ever allowed onto my field with such tools, were students that I trusted to have learn enough control and discipline that brute forces on the field were not a probability to the level of being concidered implausable. I completly agree with your warning thoe, and incouraga all who read this to think before you swing, and check with local rules and regulations before makeing anything like this. Good Catch my friend
WillGray42 2 years ago
I can.
itachi1303 2 years ago
True. Its also about only $6 a roll!
s2MaGiK 2 years ago
can you make any flat swords?
whynotfish 2 years ago
do u know aw to make a foam mace?
if u do could u show me ow to make 1
sasss05 2 years ago
Sorry friend. Work not with that style. I would guess you set another layer around the end where the mace would be.
WillGray42 2 years ago
you could use a big fat pool noodle
dustinchalcom 2 years ago
Hey will, that was great man! I have watched all your videos and I just think that you and your friends are amazing. You inspired me to make boffers and take it as a hobby. Although my boffer almost came out perfect when I made it...
myachizero 3 years ago
Awesome Will! Thank you so much! I can't wait to try and make one! And P.S. Loved the background music! :D -Boffer Ninja
TheBofferNinja 3 years ago
Around two minutes in you say Its one of the reasons why I use boffers is its so easy to repair and replace. Which begs the question, Its one of the reasons you use boffers as opposed to what?
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Love the videos, keep em coming! 5 stars
loveslovecraft 3 years ago
baboo swords nerbs carved-wood retan boken
WillGray42 3 years ago
What's a nerb?
loveslovecraft 3 years ago
NEar Real Boffer They are constructed diffrent. There is a lot more that you have to do to make them but they are not cylinder in shape, like boffers are. In my story that we are filming the second chapter right now, will have a NERB in the next Eps. I made a promice to someone that I would use the NERB he had made me. I will be wielding it and my chature will be a troll that is defeated.
WillGray42 3 years ago
Thanks, I look forward to seeing it
loveslovecraft 3 years ago
I love your lessons Will. You explain everything very well and your joy and love of the art shines through. Cal me about this weekend bro.
SACREDFIREDOJOSHOW 3 years ago
Great vdeo Will, I liked this one, I think the reverse engineering was a good idea. I could really see how to do it, Of course seeing how to do it and doing it are two different things. You are fun to watch, you are so cute.
elisi42 3 years ago
hm...intresting. this video gave me alot of ideas......crap now i wanna go to walmart to get stuff for boffers!
zig3 3 years ago
nice tutorial 5 stars
MOUNTAINOUS 3 years ago
Another fantastic video Will! One of these days I'm gonna build myself some boffers thanks to your videos and go nuts with them.
oooooo speed training! ^_^
Spiritrunner6 3 years ago