3/8" square sword cores

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3/8" square sword cores

Postby Grey » Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:19 am

How long of a sword can I build with a 3/8" square core? I know he max length for the round ones is around 32", but I was wondering if the square cores flexed less.
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Re: 3/8" square sword cores

Postby varadin » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:08 am

36-38 pending on where you got it.

Some of loki's First batch was **** and flexed out really easily, his later stuff is better. You might be able to push it a bit longer but it will flex out quicker if you do.
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Re: 3/8" square sword cores

Postby Grey » Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:18 pm

Thanks varadin, I'm looking to build 36" , so you are saying my core will still eventually flex out at that length? The whole point of building with the fiberglass is to have a durable core I can use for a while, so, if it's gonna flex out in a few months, I'll just build with 1/2"
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Re: 3/8" square sword cores

Postby Sir Thurat » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:07 pm

With the square, I think you would probably be fine cutting the core at 33" (which would get you a ~36" weapon). I cut my 3/8th round at 28-29", and they end up around 31-32" long, and I haven't trouble with those particular ones flexing out.
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Re: 3/8" square sword cores

Postby Grey » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:42 pm

Okay, I will invest in a few, thanks
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