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solidgopher In reply to Saberrex [2016-02-08 19:49:00 +0000 UTC]

I made these a few years ago modeled after the original crossguards from the comics which only had a single cross blade. These are strictly stunt sabers, non ornamental and supposed to take a beating. Don't want anything to break off during combat!

PVC piping has one major flaw that I found out early into my saber smiting years: Its fragile! Every PVC saber that I made or any of my friends bought broke and fell apart with a few swings if the hilt was over 8" in length. PVC has one major advantage though and that is it's looks. If you know your way around a dremle tool you can mold it to any shape you want for Cosplay or show. 

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Saberrex In reply to solidgopher [2016-02-08 22:00:54 +0000 UTC]

I only meant using the cross connector as part of a hilt design that is otherwise metal. that part is generally more robust. 

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solidgopher In reply to Saberrex [2016-02-08 22:52:40 +0000 UTC]

If used for a stunt saber, it would snap. I have a full cross guard that I built 5 years ago or so now that I use personally and I used a copper 4-way joint. If I'm using metal, I stick to metal for the whole project.

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Saberrex In reply to solidgopher [2016-02-11 04:01:39 +0000 UTC]

I see. It's never been a problem for me when I used dowels as blades and PVC hilts for some of my designs. My oldest saber is made entirely of wood and has survived countless duels.  

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