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Eldrin THE BLACK
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PostSubject: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeMon Jan 12, 2009 3:43 pm

so i have been thinking bout forging some things but i was wondering where do i get some good fiberglass,perferably like 6-7' long,(i kinda want to make a glaive at some point but first a couple small reds) i have found one or two places ont he net but i wanted to know if there is somewhere closer?
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeMon Jan 12, 2009 9:59 pm

Not really. In general most farm stores and Tractor supply companies carry the thin 1/4" and 3/8" fiberglass electric fence posts. You can ask your farm store about it and they can order thicker fiberglass, but they don't really like to. The best thing to make a Glaive out of is a fiberglass Bandshoppe pole from Bandshoppe.com.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeWed Jan 14, 2009 4:02 am

There's an MFA(Farmer's Exchange) in Rolla that carries 1/2" fiberglass up to 6' long. if you call around, I'm sure you can find a place in the area that carries something similar. They're used as fence posts, so ask if they carry fiberglass fencing, and in what sizes.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeWed Jan 14, 2009 9:41 pm

MFA's 1" diameter fiberglass is WAY too heavy for polearms. Frankly, I wouldn't use it for anything. If you want to build a polearm, you might as well use PVC unless you want to spend $$$ on shipping for a Bandeshoppe pole. Just remember the flex rule for swung weapons. Also, anything taller than yourself will be difficult to wield properly (spears are exempt from this as they are not "swung").

As per reds, you can go to Tractor Supply Co. on north 291 (big red building, can't miss it). They have 3/8" fiberglass you can double up to make a min. length red sword (just like the girls' reds).
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeThu Jan 15, 2009 8:05 am

actually Iohn i did that tonight, me vala and svip wen up there and bought 6 cores, i'm doubling them up and goin to dual weild two min reds with my shield(cause i am THAT BA) and i will make another one for whoever needs one (a.k.a. E if you would like it i would give it to you, since yours no pass Sad ) but yeah, and the glaive thing, i was looking for stability over weight, i can effectively use a glaive taller than me cause i have had the trainin too, but i'll try this out first, thanks guys
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeThu Jan 15, 2009 1:32 pm

Go big red!
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 12:01 am

Might I ask where you learned how to fight with a glaive? It'd be a great resource.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 1:31 am

Tyr wrote:
actually Iohn i did that tonight, me vala and svip wen up there and bought 6 cores, i'm doubling them up and goin to dual weild two min reds with my shield(cause i am THAT BA) and i will make another one for whoever needs one (a.k.a. E if you would like it i would give it to you, since yours no pass Sad ) but yeah, and the glaive thing, i was looking for stability over weight, i can effectively use a glaive taller than me cause i have had the trainin too, but i'll try this out first, thanks guys

If the the tip is fixed her red should now pass
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 2:48 am

well i learned how to fight with a bowstaff long ago when i took gee kun dao, (can't spell lol) so i kinda use a glaive in the same mannor as a staff, i kind use a spear in the same way only i just stab.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 9:37 pm

Bo-staves are traditionally used where they are no taller than the wielder...O.o
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 9:43 pm

I think a glaive should be taller than the wielder and we do excellent with them. A red sword...I'm not sure about the height to effectiveness. I've never used a red sword myself because, for me, a glaive is much more effective.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeFri Jan 16, 2009 9:48 pm

yes iohn they usually aren't but i can use a staff usually without a problem as long as it isn't too awfully long, and it's been so long since i was taught i kinda do it from instict and just naturally Smile
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeSun Feb 08, 2009 12:36 am

I found this website. Some of the stuff is expensive, but some of it doesn't seem too bad. I don't know what the quality or the flex of the fiberglass is like though. I've never ordered anything from here before.


http://electric-horse-fence.com/electric_fence_posts/fiberglass_posts_braces_acccessories/fiberglass_posts.htm
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeSun Feb 08, 2009 4:31 am

3/8" has way to much flex. You'd want something more along the lines of 1/2" for any longer blues.
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PostSubject: Re: fiberglass   fiberglass Icon_minitimeSun Feb 08, 2009 5:07 am

There are links on the page that take you down to the prices of various thicknesses. They have:

3/8 in., 4 ft. rod, $1.33, but I'd go to a local store for that. And you're right, it does have too much flex.

1/2 in., 4 ft. rod, $1.89, local stores would probably offer that too.

5/8 in., 6 ft. rod, $4.43, I don't know much about local stores, so I don't know the availability of something like this. Or anything after it, for that matter.

11/16 in., 8 ft. rod, $9.59, which seems like a lot to pay for one rod of fiberglass. I'd hope it's really light and really sturdy.

Also, I think these posts have holes drilled in them. I don't know how that would affect their usefulness.
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