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Author Topic: OG Hilt Integrity  (Read 928 times)
TheCharlax
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« on: January 31, 2021, 06:57:00 PM »
I am curious as to how durable the original PVC hilts used to be.   Obviously, they were still designed or dueling, but I am wondering if by today's tournament standards, they would still be allowed.
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2021, 12:50:56 AM »
I have my hands on an old US PVC prototype.  I probably wouldn't duel with it just being honest.
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2021, 03:08:54 AM »
That's what I was afraid of.  Thank you for your input.  As a followup, is it the fragility of the PVC that inhibits the lightsaber's duel-worthiness?  And if so, could this be rectified by layering the PVC (slotting one pipe into another to reinforce it)?
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2021, 04:04:44 AM »
Yeah I'd say it's fine for light-medium dueling but full force I'd be worried about breaking the pvc.  I don't know that layering more pvc would be the way to go either.

If you're doing a build yourself maybe use an aluminum tube and use pvc on the outside?

The old old hilt I have from US is sprayed with a rhino liner, but I doubt that would keep it from cracking under pressure.
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2021, 04:11:45 AM »
Ok, any specific thickness of aluminum?
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2021, 04:29:40 AM »
Big enough to fit your electronics in.
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2021, 06:31:28 AM »
Right.  Thank you again for all of your help!
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