Dowel running the length of it right down through the handle. Used string to compress the foam. Fed it into the tube and unwound so the foam expanded to wedge it in there so the tube can be replaced.
Next time I babysit I’m going to dominate the swordfighting… Once he admits defeat he can keep the sword
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That’s really nice, I’m right into HEMA. If you really want to dominate your nephew google “fiore dei liberi flower of battle pdf” open the first page on HROARR.
It’s a translated manuscript from the 14th century that’s been translated and will teach you how to fight correctly.
I woke recommend the peasants strike on your nephew.
To be fair I already dominate him. I don’t think another advantage over him will help his confidence!
Got to make him think he has a chance… Before utterly crushing him
Before utterly crushing him
Obligatory:
“To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.” - Conan the Barbarian
Or perhaps:
“Crush your enemies! Grind their bones into dirt! Make them regret they were ever born!” - Abraham H. Parnassus
depending on whether you have a pesky H. R. Pickens in your life, or not.
Definitely would have enjoyed this over a big stick from the woods back in the day ahaha
Well you definitely 1-upped my past efforts which entailed pvc pipe, pipe insulation and duct tape. That’s beautiful, good job.
As somebody who has literally been injured with a cardboard tube to the eye (being used as a sword though sans crossguard/handle): just make sure the kids are using swinging motions rather than poking (or are very aware to stay below neck level)
