Great video! Really liked how you explain the steps and showing the procedure! I'm a member of a Hungarian Larp group witch started back in 2004. Made some Buffer Swords myself too. They were very similar to these ones you make. One extra choice to share. If you use flat polifoam sheet, and not a tube, that could produce a more sword like blade. But the tube is also a great and universal option too!
Awesome, thanks for the info! I used what I had on hand for this project but if I get around to making another one, I'll definitely try out the flat foam sheets! :)
Great video for quick and easy creation! I definitely prefer the golf club shaft option, as it is obtainable via thrift store finds (golfing store finds if they have throw-aways)
Hey, great tutorial. I'm about to make this kind of sword myself and would like to ask a question. What dimensions bamboo stick and tube isolation are you using? It's hard to see on a video how thick things are.
This sword is more of a cheap alternative to a regular larping sword. It's not made for super intense combat. I would suggest using pvc as the core and getting Higher quality foam if you want it to last longer.
Unfortunately, the foam would absorb the flex seal and you would not get a smooth surface. In another video, I made a sword the same way, but I covered it in EVA foam before painting. This could be a good alternative.
Before fiberglass cores became the norm, PVC was the standard way to make boffer swords. We used to get Schedule 40 (heavier/2handed sword) or Schedule 20 (lighter/1handed sword) 5/8 inch PVC and matching 5/8 inch foam pipe insulation. Cut to length with PVC pipe cutters and tape over the ends to mitigate fraying of the foam at the ends. Then tape up the foam, add open cell foam thrusting tips, tape over those, add grip tape and you're done in less than 1 hour.
At any real larp event though the metal golf club rod would be a no go, has to be a graphite or fiberglass core
Yes that's something I'm aware of. It's just a second option for people who aren't planning on going to larp events.
Great job, simple but thorough. Can't wait for your next video.
Thanks! :)
Great video! Really liked how you explain the steps and showing the procedure! I'm a member of a Hungarian Larp group witch started back in 2004. Made some Buffer Swords myself too. They were very similar to these ones you make. One extra choice to share. If you use flat polifoam sheet, and not a tube, that could produce a more sword like blade. But the tube is also a great and universal option too!
Awesome, thanks for the info! I used what I had on hand for this project but if I get around to making another one, I'll definitely try out the flat foam sheets! :)
Great video for quick and easy creation! I definitely prefer the golf club shaft option, as it is obtainable via thrift store finds (golfing store finds if they have throw-aways)
Great tutorial, thank you. 😊
Safety tip for Belegarth/Dagorhir players: make edges "penny rounded" as per handbook rules
This video is very satisfying
Hey, great tutorial. I'm about to make this kind of sword myself and would like to ask a question. What dimensions bamboo stick and tube isolation are you using? It's hard to see on a video how thick things are.
the insulation is called pipe insulation and its for pvc pipes
I feel like a dowel would be better than bamboo. None of the weird protrusions.
Could it be possible to design a sword from this tutorial similar to Gut's sword from Berserk?
My friends and I are making our own and we fight at 100%. How long will the sword last before breaking?
This sword is more of a cheap alternative to a regular larping sword. It's not made for super intense combat. I would suggest using pvc as the core and getting Higher quality foam if you want it to last longer.
Instead of tape, have you tried some rubber flex seal with paint over it?
Unfortunately, the foam would absorb the flex seal and you would not get a smooth surface. In another video, I made a sword the same way, but I covered it in EVA foam before painting. This could be a good alternative.
Would the bamboo work well for a spear or greatsword(like a claymore or zweihander) or would it bend way too much or easily break?
bamboo breaks more when used as a cutting weapon core but it doesnt droop as easily as pvc when its long so theres pros and cons
I'm curious, instead of hot glue why not use flex glue??
Is it strong enough to be used in a sword fight?
will a pvc pipe work instead of bamboo?
Yes, but make sure you have a good thickness of foam over it to keep it safe.
@@TristanMaker cool thank you
Before fiberglass cores became the norm, PVC was the standard way to make boffer swords. We used to get Schedule 40 (heavier/2handed sword) or Schedule 20 (lighter/1handed sword) 5/8 inch PVC and matching 5/8 inch foam pipe insulation. Cut to length with PVC pipe cutters and tape over the ends to mitigate fraying of the foam at the ends. Then tape up the foam, add open cell foam thrusting tips, tape over those, add grip tape and you're done in less than 1 hour.
hi, can you please make a mask or an eye protection so its safer to duel others with the foam sword
You can wear safety glasses when dueling with foam swords.
@@TristanMaker can you recommend me a safety glass to buy please. thanks
I really don't know much about safety glasses but for foam sword dueling, any will do.
Song names?
Song name plzz
Boffer. The word is Boffer, for these. Not buffer.
You're right. I never questioned how to spell that word before. I'll change the title right away!