funchaku.

[dig]

funchaku. foam nunchaku that are well balanced and heavy enough to freestyle with, but are legal in most places. if at some point i invested in a foam casting machine, and other things i would need for a small factory, do you think i could sell them? funchaku would also make traditional wooden nunchaku and possibly steel nunchaku. is there enough of a market that is not already gobbled up to pay back the cost? i would like your guys opinions. 

[Arturas0705]

How much you want for your foam nunchaku?

[dig]

well, once all the machines are running, in about 10 or so years, i would sell for about $30.

[aeronauticalNINJA]

I'm just not too sure your investment would pay off. I just don't think there is a big enough market for what you are talking about. and if someone did want foamies, then they'll just buy the ones made in China... I can see as a hobby on the side but not as a big manufacturing/production company or anything.  you can just buy the different size foam that goes around pipes and make some that way???

[dig]

that foam is not strong. it needs to be cast onto the nunchaku, to hold properly. the idea here is a foamie that is a pleasure to freestyle with. not a cheap crappy one. anyway that was my question, would it pay off? and it would not be a huge manufacturing thing, it would just be some foam casting equipment under a tarp in my back yard.     

is there enough of a market left for me to sell traditional chucks? not as my sole income, but just a nice hand made pair of nunchaku every once in a while. simply because i enjoy making them.

[aeronauticalNINJA]

Oh alright, I guess I was getting the wrong picture.  Well I think if it's somethink you love to do, then I think it's worth a try.
I know I love makeing them!  good luck

[danceswithsticks]

that foam is not strong. it needs to be cast onto the nunchaku, to hold properly. the idea here is a foamie that is a pleasure to freestyle with. not a cheap crappy one. anyway that was my question, would it pay off? and it would not be a huge manufacturing thing, it would just be some foam casting equipment under a tarp in my back yard.     

is there enough of a market left for me to sell traditional chucks? not as my sole income, but just a nice hand made pair of nunchaku every once in a while. simply because i enjoy making them.

Hey Dig, if you enjoy it and can afford it go for it! i just love making chux and don't plan on going pro...personally i just noticed that all the "professionally" made chux aren't really so freestyle friendly.i made some modifications [octa-round & 5 cord tie] for comfort and control. and i liked them more than my expensive ones[ALOT] so i make what i like and what freestylers have asked for.... in other words I'm keeping my day job but will keep making chux for people who will appreciate them. don't get me wrong i like my other chux... just my A.D.D.['boredom intolerance' as my dad called it"my son does'nt have a disorder you just bore him"] kicking in!!
Ben