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Bishop wrote:Overall I believe the article was positive for our image, loosely defining us as a sadomasochist anti-larp. I'm ok with that. http://www.vice.com/en_ca/read/LARP-harder
Caleidah wrote:But, his sensei passed that style down to him! Literal hours of tradition!
Sleeper wrote:Now, another question concerning layering with bandshoppe poles..... to those other people that use them, do you "sand" the pole? Or just stick the glue and foam on without "prepping" the pole? I used to do it but someone said that the Bandshoppe poles strength lies in its "lamination", one reason, I'm guessing, they shatter so quickly. If you use some sandpaper on one, would it weaken the pole?
Hash wrote:ok guys, now that he's gone, we can all REALLY talk **** about him
Tiberius Claudius wrote:When you sand, you're just looking to rough up the surface superficially so it looks like:
--v-^v--vv^^v--v--^ etc instead of ----------------------
The intention behind this is to create more surface area for the DAP to bond to via all the envaginations (folding) you've created, compared to the smooth surface.
If you're making noticeable depressions in large areas of the pole rather than a general, consistent "rough" feeling, you've sanded too much and do run the risk of damaging the core.
All that said, I've never once sanded a core and my weapon fails have been for foam break down and flexing out; never for separation from core. Tons of people do sand and will swear by it. If you do it right, it can't hurt.
Definitely clean all the dust off before you apply the DAP.
Sluj wrote:wrap the core with a layer of cloth tape that will give the dap something better to bond with.
Varadin wrote:Sluj wrote:wrap the core with a layer of cloth tape that will give the dap something better to bond with.
actually it gives the core 2 fail points now. Not only can your glue die, but so can your tape.
This is bad advice and bad foam smiths need to stop spreading around thinking its good. Sand your core, do it right or don't do it at all.
teh Guts wrote:DO NOT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD USE 4# FOAM FOR INCIDENTAL! You'll probably realise this once you get some in hand but just to make sure. Pipe insulation will break down and need repair. Your best bet is to spiral wrap some 2# for longevity. Make sure you use the red fry. You can also just use regular strips of 2# foam. The fry is really only needed if you either have one in hand or want the routed layer. Just fyi
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