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WarlordOfMaltise wrote:Hey, me again
Just a quick question:
Can plywood be used in crafting weapons; specifically a polearm?
Dangus wrote:Theoretically, yes it can. But I would suggest avoiding wood as it either breaks easily or hits like a truck, or both (depends on the wood). If you're having a hard time sourcing cores, maybe search online for 1/2" fiberglass rods, the same kind they use for building fences.
Thurat wrote:, it is then only suitable for spears, as bamboo.
WarlordOfMaltise wrote:I understand avoidance to wood
I think I'm going to make a few prototypes to see if it works
There will be core reinforcement in the staff (a PVC pipe), some of which comes from the plywood.
If it works, great. If it doesn't, whatever. I wanted to check the legality of the plywood in a weapon.
It's mainly to stylise a weapon, like a battleaxe. Instead of joints, which will break down, I want to have a solid piece to build on.
Kyrian wrote:You may want to look into some of the denser foams such as 4# EVA instead. Its stiffness makes it a good foundation foam (and why it's often used today as the first layer box around a core) and it doesn't have the weight or lack of give issues of wood.
Caleidah wrote:Can we get a picture of what you are trying to build?
Thurat wrote:So, are you saying that you intend to build a plywood box around a piece of PVC pipe?
Celtic Christ wrote:Essentially, as far as design goes, we're talking about something akin to a survival spear where you lash your knife to the end of a staff right? Technically it would be legal, so long as the wood is taped up. You may run into marshals who declare it unsafe though. And like everyone else has said, look at other options for the core. Plywood has a different sort of rigidity. I think it would start to separate and want to break at the stress point.
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