Shovel

[Peanst Rev]

Hey there guys just wanted to ask a quick question on a idea I had about a unique weapon. Not sure if anyone has tried this but I am planning on making a shovel for Dag. I already planned out a rough idea of it so this is how it will go.

PVC pipe for the base, a pool noodle or pipe insulation for the protection on the pole.

then for the head of the shovel I was thinking of cutting two identical pieces of blue camping foam (in the shape of a shovel) and daping them to a piece of open cell foam. Finally a layer of camping foam on the striking surface of the shovel.

[Peasant Rev]

Any ideas on what I should to improve this. If it won't work then I will just spare the foam and make a shield.

[kyrax]

Peasant Rev - I'd look at the main Dagorhir site for suggestions on how to build axes. What you're talking about is going to be similar in general construction.

But, I'd highly, highly recommend making some boring ordinary swords or daggers or the like first. Foam smithing is a bit of an art, and trying to stretch the envelope first time out of the box can be a frustrating exercise. If you begin with some basics and get used to materials, glues and the like, then you'll be much more able to stretch things to try new and different designs.

Having said that, some folks can work miracles their first time out, but most of us need some practice first.

[Peasant Rev]

Thanks for the help

I've searched a bit around on the Dag website and found axe tutorials before. I've tried to make some of them but they seemed really flimsy and felt like they would brake when I hooked a shield.

O and this isn't my first time making foam weapons. I've made blue swords, a axe(mentioned above), and a failed javelin.

[septic]

ok ......shields , what is a good price to buy them, and is their any dag foam sculpters who wish to work with me on a large order to creat wepons...as im selling boffers like crazy at the renfairs i go to, and im in need of sum asistance on building them

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