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DIY tonfa from PVC pipe

by chelseabun on June 16, 2015

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DIY tonfa from PVC pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Intro: DIY tonfa from PVC pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 1: Preparing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 2: Measuring and making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 3: Action time! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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 Author:chelseabun Thanh Chelseabun
I am thankful for all of those who don't do anything at all. It’s because of them I do it myself. And I gonna do it my own way. The lazy way: think easy, do
lazy.

Intro: DIY tonfa from PVC pipe

Summer has come. It's time for outdoor activity and sport. With me it's martial art. I'm practicing karatedo and taekwondo. My favorite weapon is tonfa. It can block as
well as attack very effectively. I always dream a pair of tonfa and now I make a pair for myself to satisfy my dream.

Image Notes
1. A pair of grip make it very fashionable. It's look like a katana for me

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 Image Notes
1. Look a bit long but actually it's not as long as this pic

Step 1: Preparing
Basic tonfa made from oak wood but since I use it only for practicing and I'm a newbie, I choose PVC pipe. If you think it's weak, well, think again. I use this pair of tonfa
to strike on wood block, steel bar and concrete floor but not even scratch (better than I expected). It also easy to replace if damaged, just use hot gun to heat up the join
and it will lose out. So you'll need:

1. 2 meters of thick PVC pipe (21mm in diameter = 0.5 inch)

2. 6 PVC pipe caps. There are 2 (main) types of caps. If you choose square shape, takes 4 of them and 2 round caps. Pay attention on its size.
3. 2 tee-plan pipes
4. PVC glue
5. And a saw

Total cost is <3$

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 Image Notes
1. With this square shape, it will provide powerful strike but easily damaged. Use
in both ends.

Step 2: Measuring and making

To choose your desire length which fit your arm, I recommend total length of tonfa is 2/3 of your leg's length. Then choose where to cut the pipe: it's should be more than
a hand length for short end, and nearly a hand length from long end to your elbow. Short end is a bit longer than the handle.

After measure, mark position and use the saw to cut it.

Assemble all parts together before apply glue. Make sure it comfortable for you to use.

I have 2 sponger from a broken spring hand strengthener so I put them into my handle to easier to hold.

Apply glue and wait until it completely dry. You can put under sunlight for 30 mins or leave it 2 hours.

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1. Each floor brick has exactly 1 feet length ~32 centimeters

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 Image Notes
1. Cut here

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1. Parts after cut: long end, short end and handle.

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1. First assembly, no glue yet
2. Square cap in both ends, not handle.

Step 3: Action time!

After it dry, I use it to strike on wood block, steel bar then concrete floor. It pass my test then I use it to practice. You can see how the wood block got damaged after 30
minutes of practice. The tonfa didn't damaged too much, just few scratchs. Hope you like this instructable and see you next time.

Bonus:Tonfa training techniques

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