Good alternative with tying off the cord by melting it. Hardest part is hiding the knot. A great alternative to paracord is horse hair which is also historically accurate. There have been historical claims horse hair cords were able to stop blades... I wouldn't test it though...
Yes and no really. When you torch it you're essentially burning away the softer material leaving the harder material behind but this is dependent also on the wood you're using. Also it depends on if you're applying a hardenable finish or not as well
@@MakerCuisine I'm using courbaril sapwood, and I want to do it exactly like yours, with oil, without any other product that ends up varnishing because it would make the wood more slippery
Sure, the simplest way would be yo not add it at all. Its not necessary for the functionality its more esthetics than anything. However if you still want the groove you can try a sharp small knife to carve out the groove. Hope that helps 👍
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Some sweet chucks! I have been in the martial arts since I was a kid and nunchucks were my very first weapon. Great build!
Hey Thanks man, yeah these were a fun build, though I'm more partial to the bo staff myself, think this would make a good video for you to do too
@@MakerCuisine might just have to! I also love a good weapon build😁👍
Some of my favorite
Great job making those!! And
I love the burning wood with torch!! Very well done.
Thank you very much, the burnt finish is probably my favorite
Wow, great build and so easy to make. Love the finish on it!
Thank you so much
beautiful, I wish I was that handy, and had the tools for it. :)
Thank you very much
Great work. I like your new sander. I myself prefer foam nunchucks 😋
But where's the fun in that haha
Good alternative with tying off the cord by melting it. Hardest part is hiding the knot. A great alternative to paracord is horse hair which is also historically accurate. There have been historical claims horse hair cords were able to stop blades... I wouldn't test it though...
Thanks for the suggestion, yeah testing horse hair against a blade probably wouldn't go well haha
One question, wouldn't the blowtorch make the surface of the wood fragile, easier to dent or crack on impact??
Yes and no really. When you torch it you're essentially burning away the softer material leaving the harder material behind but this is dependent also on the wood you're using. Also it depends on if you're applying a hardenable finish or not as well
@@MakerCuisine I'm using courbaril sapwood, and I want to do it exactly like yours, with oil, without any other product that ends up varnishing because it would make the wood more slippery
@Austin_Meadow using that wood you shouldn't have any problems, its a hard wood and will be less prone to warping and be more durable overall.
@@MakerCuisine Ok thanks a lot, I'll let you know how it turned out
@@Austin_Meadow yes please do
You used a small chisel to make a groove between the holes. Is there an even easier way that you can recommend? I've never done wood DIYs.
Sure, the simplest way would be yo not add it at all. Its not necessary for the functionality its more esthetics than anything. However if you still want the groove you can try a sharp small knife to carve out the groove. Hope that helps 👍
Dremel
A dremel would work too
Gotta make the sound effects
I do in my mind and my heart
Do you make and sell you should
Thank you very much, i do make lots of different projects and occasionally i do sell them but not as part of a formal business