cord tying and measurements

[HonorHer]

 ok guys first off i want to apoligize if this is in the wrong spot im still kinda getting used to this forum set up and second i have tried the search and i have tried manual searching i just cant seem to find anything on this, but how do you tie cord to gether is their a specific way i have seem some who manage to wrap it around the tip but i dont know how to do it if some one could please post a vid or some kind of instructional on how to tie one and how to drill the wood for this i would greatly appreciate it.

also i have heard from some before i joined but havent seen it here i have heard that the best set of customs you can do is done via a measurement of your own hands such as 3 grabs for your handles (thats grabthe bottom, then put the next fist directly over the first, then do it one more time) and the top of you hand is the perfect measurement for you handles and the joinyou need to grab the bottom of it and extend your thumb, like a thumbs up, and that length is perfect for your join. is this true or is there a better way to do it for best personalization? oh and whats the best kind of wood for a great pair of starters?

[Magus86]

To determine how long the sticks should be, when you hold the stick at the end(the end that is connected to the chain/cord), the rest of the stick should reach to and cover your elbow. For the length of the cord/chain, it should be about as long as your palm is wide, and when you hang it over your palm, the sticks shouldn't dangle freely. If they do, then it's too long. In my opinion, oak is a great wood for nunchaku, period. It's relatively cheap yet very hard and durable. I also think it looks great.

This video will reiterate some of the things I said, as well as mention some others:

[Milwaukee John]

There are many different measurements, methods and ideas about ths subject.
You can learn alot about it here on the forum or on YouTube.

 I'd say you may want to just make, or purchase, a simple pair of corded chucks, any style, and train with them, alot. After you spin them for many hours you will be able to adjust them to suit the style that you develop.
 Practice, practice, practice....
.... and figure out what works best for you.

Good Luck

[Magus86]

I would also imagine it depends on what you intend to do with the nunchaku. Then there's also the factor of simple personal preference. The guidelines I mentioned are related to combat application, but it seems to work well whether you plan on using them for combat or not.

[HonorHer]

i bought some oak a cut drilled and sanded to the specified legnths but i had to cut about 4 inchs off the end they just dont feel right that long ill try to upload a clip of the new ones later but thanks for the input guys i also figured out a way to tension tie them its done with some green 550 cord

[Magus86]

Well that's cool. Like I said, there is still a degree of personal preference and what feels right for you. for me personally, I first heard that you have to measure your forearm, which I did, from my wrist to my elbow, which came up to 12 inches. Now, I can use 12 inch nunchaku without any real issues, but they sometimes feel like they don't reach far enough. Then I made my own pair of 14 inch nunchaku, and they feel MUCH better. Of course now, the chain I have on them is too long, so they still don't feel totally right, but the longer ones are easier and feel better to me. To each his own, I say.

[HonorHer]

ok guys theirs the link to see my home made oak chux