Shopping list / cutting question

[Eric Blake]

I am new to these forums, and I have a question for anyone who has made any of the foam weapons on this sites (may I say might fine) instructions section. Have any of you made a list of materials to buy, for any weapon? The steps on the site are very good, but I am having some difficulties figuring out exactly what to buy from the hardware store. I should also ask, where is a good place to buy the high impact foam, does a mainstream retailer (IE home depot) sell it?

My second question is, how do you cut and shape the foam, in reference to the old method, with the dowel and pvc. Does one use a utility knife?

Thanks for any help!


-Eric Blake

[robrobertson]

Eric,

Bill welch form Knoxville Tn. and Jeanry Chandler from New Orleans each make very serviceable padded weapons. I'd recommend contacting them directly. I'm certain that there are others too, but as I've used theirs, I can personnally only recommend theirs.

While it's true that you want to start with the best tools that you can, don't allow yourself to procrastinate too long and never get started!

Rob