[S] Compilation of Build Guides

[Zealot]

OK, I've seen like 3 posts on homemade chucks this past week, so here's a compilation of all the ones I can find on this forum (if you know of more, please post links and I'll add them)

Charisan's 'Whip Chux'

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Here is a picture of my cutom made 11" freestyle nunchaku or "WHIP CHUX"



Top View:


Bottom View:


And this is the disassembled view when I changed out those ratty cords after 3 yrs of rigorous use.  These nunchaku are old, but they are the best I ever used.  They'd better be because they are my design.  You can see all the niks and dents on them.  They are even slightly bent from practicing striking various materials a long time ago.





I can give specs if anybody wants them.

Subzero's Aluminum Chux

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these are my chucks













i made them cutting an aluminium tube for the 12" sticks
added plastic tubes that perfectly fit inside them to add weight and thickness (needed to hold the pins that lock the chain)
then i made the holes and hammered the metal pins in them, passing thru the chain

in the original idea i thought to cover the aluminium sticks with an hard rubber tube for more weight grip and diameter, but i really like the way aluminium sticks look
they are ~7/8 inch diameter, do you think i should add the rubber tube?

total weight: 290g

NinjaRob's GlowChux (+Bungee Addon)

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If you want to begin learning to do nunchucks these, are in my opinion, are safest and easiest prop to use. When learning, I pretty much exclusively practise with my GlowChux.
Then when you want to do something special you simply load a fresh pair of glow sticks into them and go mental. Also the GlowChux, when mastered, can be as impressive as the fire nunchucks due to the trails left by chemical glow sticks. And you can throw caution to the wind and push yourself to the very limits of your abilities.
The picture below was taken with a single set of glow chucks on a 2 second exposure.



They are also a lot easier and cheaper to make than FireChux.

All the equipment and components to make 3 sets were purchased from Homebase for just under �4 and I made my first pair sitting at my desk in my room at Uni.

Equipment
Hack Saw
Drill
Craft knife

Components
1. Soft plastic overflow pipe about 19mm diameter (you need about 24 inches of per set)
2. Washing line cord

3. Lots of Ducktape
4. 6 inches of chain small enough to fit inside the tube
5. Lots of 6 inch glowstix (buy them in bulk from HomeOfPoi for �34 per 100. That works out at 70p for 6 hours of glow)

Assembly

1. Cut the tube into 2 12inch sections.
2. Use the drill or craft knife to bore a hole 1.5cm from end A and a hole 4cm from end B. (both holes should go all the way through the tubing)
3. Put the chain into the tube at end A and put the washing line through the hole and through the first link in the chain tie the washing line around the tube and wrap in Ducktape.

The chain should now be firmly attached to the tube - repeat with the other tube and you should now have a pair of nunchucks and are essentially done.
4. The next step is to attach the glow sticks to end B of each stick. This is a step you will have to do every time you want to replace the glow sticks.
Put the glow stick into the tube at end B till the loop at the end of the glow stick is lined up with the hole. Put some washing line through the hole and the loop at the end of the glow sticks and tie it off again. Wrap in Ducktape, repeat for both sticks.

Well done, you have now got a pair of GlowChux and they should look something like this:



Tip: to crack the glow sticks, use the nunchucks to strike a hard object you can hit very hard. The GlowChux won�t break and its a cool way to get started.

Note:- recently I had two incidents with my glow chucks breaking, I had best explain firstly the washing line cord that holds the chain on will wear through eventually. I got around 6 months use before I needed to restring them so check the cords if your using them where there are people around.

Secondly, make sure that you use the correct type of glow stick (like the one pictured below).
The important thing is the attachment at the top is strong enough to take the large amount of G-force they will experience when been used.

I recently got some different sticks from my normal supplier and they broke and flew out within 5 seconds of starting.

Thanks

Ninjarob


Bungee Addon

Out of all of the silly toys i've invented this is definatly my favorate. Its simple to build durable looks awsome and has masses of potental for moves and tricks. if you haven't guessed im talking about Bundgy nunchucks!!

These are very easy to build firsly you need to make a pair of Glow Chux these will be the basic chux used of course you can use any pair of nunchucks but make sure there light and preferably foam.




once you've got your chux turning them into bungy chuxs is very simple firstly you need to get a length of elasticated cord around 1m is about right i use underware elastic from a sewing show but any elasticated cord would work. next attach the cord half way up one of the chuxs and tie two loops at the oposite end of the cord.

To use the bundgy chux put the end loop around your wrist. Next put the second loop around your hand but not over your thum so that the cord going to the chux should be attached to the center of your palm.



congradulations your ready to Bundgy chux enjoy

Ninjarob's FireChux

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Ok, here is my first guide on how to build my favourite fire toy *drum roll*
Flaming Nunchucks!
Now, before I start I'll just say if you've not done nunchucks before these are not the props to learn with. Even if you've done fire poi, staff or anything else before, if you learn with these YOU WILL BURN YOUR SELF I SH*T YOU NOT!
I would recommend you build the GlowChux first then once you can do those without messing up move onto these. However, once done, these look very cool and if like me, you enjoy looking like a mental nutter, you'll enjoy using them.
Below is a picture of me using two sets of fire nunchucks on normal exposure.





Equipment
Hacksaw
Pliers
Power drill
Bench clamp (not absolutely vital but if you want to try drilling through metal without one, you're a braver man than me)
Glue gun

Components

1. Metal tubing approximately 19mm diameter approximately 30 inches long (towel rails are perfect)
2. A length of chain (ensure that the links of the chain will fit inside the metal tubing) you need it 6 inches long
3. Kevlar wick (get that from HomeOfPoi or Firetoys websites) the wick should be 2.5inches wide and 1 meter long
4. A length of wire (the stuff used in gardening that is covered with a plastic coating is perfect but you'll need to cut the plastic coating off first). The wire needs to be rigid stuff that can be bent with force but will hold its shape when you've bent it.
5. Tennis racket handle grip. Allsports normally sell a pack for £5 that has two grips in this is perfect as you need to cover two handles
6. A roll of electrical tape


Ok, if you've got all that then we can begin.

Assembly

1. Cut the steel tubing into two 15inch sections these will be the handles.

2. Next you need to drill 3 holes each big enough to fit your rigid wire through and should go right through the tube and out the other side.
The first hole should be 1.5cm down the handle from end A. The next holes should be 5cm and 3cm from end B and again should go right through and out the other side.
Repeat for the other handle.

3. Cut off 50cm of the wick and wrap it around end B. The next part is difficult but you'll just have to keep at it. Bend a piece of the rigid wire into a U shape and push it through the wick and through the two holes in end B and out the other side.

Then bend the two protruding ends down parallel with the handles to ensure the wire won�t come out and cut off the excess. The wick should now be firmly attached to the handle repeat for the second handle.

4. Now put the end link of the chain into the end A of the tube and put the rigid wire through the hole and through the end link of the chain so that the chain is now attached to the nunchucks.

Now bend the wire round the tube so that it can't come out. Do the same for the other handle and you now have a pair of nunchucks but we're not quite finished yet.

5. This is neatening up: wrap the rigid wire wrapped around end A in electrical tape and wrap the handle in the tennis racket grip.
The important thing here is when wrapping the handle start a 1/3 of the way from end B and work your way up to end A. Its important that you wrap it B to A so that it wont grip to your cloths when it slides over them.

6. Use the glue gun to fill in the ends of the tubes where the chains come out. Try and make sure the glue dries with the chain perfectly centred in the tube this stops the chain wearing against the tube and prevents them from taking bits of skin off you when you mess up.




Congratulations! you have just finished your first pair of Flaming Nunchucks and they should looks something like this:




Thanks

Ninjarob

Just_A_Swingin's Wooden Corded Chux

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Big ellos to all you Stick Swinging Maniacs  

Just like to show you all a idea i came to on making cord nunchak's

Most of the time we hear of everyones cord chucks becoming frail and after a period of time they snap..

Well ive came up with a little idea that has made my own chucks last quite a while

Basically you take your standard 12" wood chucks

at the 'top end' take a drill bit that is roughly 10 mm shorter than your wooden chucks and drill and hole 5 inches down into the wood 'as if your going down the handle'

next i took a piece of very heavy duty climbing rope  

threaded the rope down both sets of handles

get 12 small screws.. and screw '3' screws into either side of each nunchaku

Done, takes all of 15 mins to make

This is my eyes gives you a 'Stiffer' cord.. which if you do try and practice with it does help you out swinging, perfect for rolls and never 'pinches' you

Give it a try..

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I shall be getting some vids of myself uploaded soon.. i'm not the best but i can do a few moves  

Exmortem's Glowchux

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Hey everyone, welcome to my Tutorial.

I'm gonna show you now how to make a
low-cost and light glownunchaku in a short time.
Please read the whole article before start building.

Warning: Making nunchakus is forbidden in some countries. If you don't have the permission
don't blame me for problems with the police. Building at your own risk.


What you need for two Nunchakus

* 1x round hardwood staff (length: 1m/40inch , thickness: 22mm/0,87")
* 1x nylon cord (length: 1m/40" ~ thickness: 3mm/0,12")
* 1x nylon cord (length: 20cm/7,9" ~ thickness: like a hair)
* 1x drill with a charged accu
* 2x jagged bit (thickness: 3,5mm/0,14" and 4,5mm/0,18")
* 4x glowsticks (length: 205mm/8,1" ~ thickness: 5mm/0,2")
* 1x soldering iron or lighter or knife or scissors
* 2x strong tape (length: 10cm/3,9")





1. Cutting the wooden staff



Just take a saw and cut four sticks with the same length from it.
Keep in mind that the nunchakus can't be seen when it's dark.
After you're finished they should look like this:





2. Drilling the holes

Now you have to drill holes in one side of each woodstick.
On the drawing below you should see what I mean.



Once you're finished with doing this step on every four woodsticks, continue with
the other side of them. For this step I've made a real picture.

Try out how you can do it but always watch out for your fingers!
I used the small jagged bit, after then the bigger one.
You need to have two indentations at the lower side of the woodstick.





3. Pulling cord through the holes

This is a step where you maybe need a little bit patience.
Just look at the pictures below and copy it.



Start with the lower hole (stick1), go through the upper hole (stick1), make a simple knot


 
Then pull the cord through the upper hole (stick2) and the lower hole (stick2), make a simple knot.



Now find the right length of your cord, make strong knots at each side and cut it with a tool
of your choice (I prefer soldering iron)



4. Attaching the glowsticks

Crease the glowsticks so that they illuminate. Then put one and in your drilled hole and fix it with the tape.
Now bent the glowstick over with the end in the second hole and wrap the rest of the tape around the nunchaku.



When they aren't bright enough at the next time you want to enjoy the effects just pull on the black tape and
replace the old glowsticks. If you want you can also use four or more of them, just be creative.



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Hopefully this tutorial wasn't a waste of time and you can understand
every point I explained. Have fun with making your own nunchakus.
If you have problems with some parts just post in below, thank you.

cya guyz  

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[Zealot]

Soothsayer's Wooden Corded Chux

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Hello everyone, I decided this afternoon to make a pair of identicle nunchakus so that I could start practising doubles. Seeing as I was learning doubles for the first time, I decided to make some pretty lightweight circular chucks for a couple of practise sets.

While doing so I took a few pictures, which I thought someone on here might find useful if they decide to do the same. I dont pretend to be an expert, infact this is the only time Ive ever done this but it was pretty sucessful. I thought you might be interested.

I used 3/4 inch dowel, which was perfect for my practise chucks as it is very lichtweight and soft.


Step 1: Cut and round off yer dowel



I only reounded off each end a little, but some people will round off one end fully (dont do both, as youll end up destroying that end while drilling). Coarse abrasive paper does the job.


Step 2: Drill primary chord-hole



As you can see I marked the drill bit with some PVC tape so I know how deep the hole goes, and so I can make each chuck consistently. Always centre-punch before doing this to make sure you get the hole right in the middle, and have someone watching from the side so you drill straight down the middle of the chuck.


Step 3: Drill Secondary chord holes



I would advise drilling a smaller-pilot hole first all the way through, then drilling the main holes from each side meeting in the middle, to avoid the wood splitting away from the hole on the far side, ruining the appearence. This hole should be about half as wide as the primary chord hole. The upper hole of the two should be drilled just shallow of the depth of the primary drill hole (as marked by the tape round the drill bit). The second hole should be about an inch further down.


Step 4: Centerpunch along the length of the chord trench



To dig the 'trench' it would be great to halve a small, half-moon chisel. For those of us who dont, punching along the length and drilling shallow holes with the same diameter drill as the main holes works fine, as shows in steps 4 and 5.


Step 5: Dig the trench



By dragging the drill at 45 degrees along the trench i was able to make a really neat job, tidying up afterwards with lots of abrasive paper and wire-wool.


Step 6: Flare the primary chord hole



The picture here shows an abrasive drill bit that i found that did the job really well, I expect many of you wont have one of these, so go straight to step 7.


Step 7: Alternative flaring method and deeper flaring



This bodge works well and alows you to make an effective flare all the way down into the deepest part of the hole. Simply wrap some abrasive paper round the end of a smallish drill bit, then tape it on. Make sure the drill is going round the right way as to not unravel the paper and away you go.


Step 8: Tidy up



Lots of abrasive paper and wire wool all over the chucks giving them a nice smooth finish.


Step 9: String em up and enjoy!





Peace 

Matt-Chez's Stringing Method (1 String)

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i have my own system for stringing chucks that i figured out last summer,
 you only need a single cord running from chuck to chuck,, no knots whatsoever.
 as far as i know im the only person to use a single cord combined with the traditional and easy to make template for the drill holes. so you probably wont find this system elsewhere.

 you will need a drill, and nylon cord  (and if youve got them, some needle nosed pliars)
the cord MUST be  slightly thicker than half the width of the holes or it wont work.

( YOU NEED TO CLICK THEM TO SEE A LARGER IMAGE)

heres my "amazing diagram's"
step 1.

 begin to thread the cord through the top hole, leave about a meter unthreaded hanging from the top hole.( we'll get to that soon)

step 2.

feed the cord in the direction of the arrows

step 3.

feed the cord back inside and around the inner block again so that the cord are tightly squashed against itself (follow arrows).
do the exact same on the other chuck too with the free end of the cord. (the meters worth of cord hanging from the top hole)


here is a description
once youve done forcing the cord through(thats where the needle nose pliars come in handy),.. the second time the cord crosses over itself you must leave a small length of cord (about 7 inches) hanging out at the end of the line, so you can adjust them properly to your prefered length by pulling and loosening it accordingly.

you should try to end up with the cord length in between the chucks at about an inch shorter than your want it.
 
(stay with me)

then PULL the chucks appart from eachother. if youve done this correctly and you used the right materials, the cords will tighten around the innner block of the chucks, pull until the connecting part of the cord wont stretch anymore. it should be almost perfectly the right size for you, (if not loosen it if you can and try again) when finnished just cut the exccess cord off leaving about 1 or 2 centimeters, then melt the frayed end of the nylon cord with a lighter (hot plastic burns, be carefull)
then after about 10 seconds it will have hardened and fused the strings forever. you can also use the bit of cord you cut off to burn, and drip on some melted nylon to make it extra safe,

its tricky to get used to straight away, but you'll never have to worry about the cords coming out because the force of your swings will only make them tighter and more secure!! you will now have chucks with just one cord connecting them as opposed to two or three (which sometimes seem too bulky to me) and no knots in sight! which means you wont have the bother of knots disrupting your spins.

i know its not the best set of instructions ever, but if anyones interested, the next time i re-do my cords i'll post a short clip showing you how on a cameraphone.
ive been using this method for about a year and the cords have never come loose on any of my chucks. and i view it as the best way to cord them. its not as easy... but the results are much much better if done correctly .

hope this helps whoever it can and if you need more info just ask, and i can talk you throught the trick bits!

peace out, happy chuckin.


hope this helps give veryone new ideas

Igor's Foamchucks and Monkeyfist Firechucks

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DIY bug bit me.

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Practice foam nunchucks / foamchucks



1 and 2. materials: PVC pipe, cord, saw, bicycle handlebar foam, soldering iron.
3. Saw 2 pcs PVC pice into 2 rods (desired length).
4. Using soldering iron, punch 4 holes on top of each rod (2 holes each side). This is where cord will be tied.
5. Slide on the foam cylnders and tie cord (desired length). Cord tie reference: www.sakuramartialarts.com/Sakura_Martial_Arts_How_To_Tie_...
6. Slide foam to cover holes.

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Monkeyfist fire nunchucks / firechucks



SativaDust / d3vils arms'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQbDGsuoaQ0
PLUS
Home of Poi's
www.homeofpoi.com/articles/monkey_fist.php
EQUALS
Monkeyfist Firechucks

1. Materials: Aluminum rods (thin or thick), steel nail or drill, metal file, screwdriver, pliers, small nuts and bolts, chain (desired length), 2 extra chain links, 6 or more meters of cotton rope (length depends on rope thickness, better option would be kevlar rope for longer burns).
2. Saw 2 aluminum rods to desired length. Punch 2 holes on each end of the rod (all / both ends) with steel nail or drill (support aluminum by placing metal core when hammering to prevent deforming).
3 and 4. Attach the two rods to each other via chain with nuts and bolts. Cut excess bolt length and finish off as illustrated in SativaDust and d3vils arms' www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQbDGsuoaQ0 (file off excess sharp metal to prevent skin cuts).
5. Attach the extra chain links to each of the bottom ends of the rods using the same process. These will serve as the anchors where the monkeyfists will be attached.
6. Tie the rope to the chainlink with simple knot. This will serve as the core of the monkeyfist.
7. Start forming the monkeyfist knot as illustrated in Home of Poi's www.homeofpoi.com/articles/monkey_fist.php.
8 and 9. I use extra rods to maintain the form of the knots at different stages of the knot-tying process. Makes the tying easier.
10.  I also use a screwdriver to insert the rope towards the end of knot-tying when the loops are smaller. I also use pliers when pulling the knot tigher.
11. The monkey fist looks like a volleyball with six-sides. Modification of the monkeyfist knot made by situating the anchor in the middle of one of the sides instead of between three sides. (I think of it as dice. I situate the rod where the "One" dot is located instead of the corner of the dice where three sides meet.)
12. Monkey fist knot before tightening.
13. Tightened monkey fist knot.
14. Finished monkeyfist firechucks below prototype with braided cotton wick.

Note: May work on torches, jo and bo firestaffs as well. (I'm actually poofed after making this. Pulling the knots tight is tiring. May still shorten rods later... Tired.  )

Firechux link: http://people.csail.mit.edu/albert/blog/?postid=202
Excellent link to restringing chux: http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Sakura_Martial_Arts_How_To_Tie_Repair_Restring_Nunchaku_s/659.htm

I think that's all (I went through 8 pages of Tip and Tricks on the forum), Post if you have any additions or modifications I need to make

Peace,
-Zealot

[Exmortem]

Thanks for putting them in one thread
Now beginners can easily choose without having to search in the forum for ages.

*thumbs_up* <--  this smiley is missing

[LifeIsLoud]

Great job Zealot! This will be really helpful no doubt!

[Zealot]

glad i could be of help ^_^. plus i got a sticky with only like 30 posts under my belt

[Kriztov]

A good idea is a good idea, whoever comes up with it 

[subzero]

nice and useful job man. i willd update with a pair of new creations as soon as i have the time

[Zealot]

k, anyone who posts a new set of directions (or modifies old ones), you can put a note here and ill be sure to update it asap

[Exmortem]

I still havn't finished my alu firechux tutorial but got a load of pics that are helpful.
I'll bug you if I've posted the updated version

[EleManT24]

Does anyone know what kind of wire Ninjarob is talking about "the stuff used in gardening that is covered with a plastic coating" I can't find any wire thick enough to hold the chain, but soft enough to bend... and I have no idea what kind of wire is used in gardening.

[Exmortem]

The wire has got a thickness of around 1mm and can be bend easily.
I'm not sure but it looks like it's made of Zinc.
Just go to a special shop and ask for it.

[d3vils arms]

hello everyone, im new here

im sativadust from youtube

i also have a how to make nunchaku video on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE7yGI8eww4

its very simple and only takes 5-10 mins to make 

please rate

cyyya

[i3oj0]

Hello, I'm just wondering where you would be able to get the pieces of wood or metal tubings needed for the actual chux themselves?  Would any local hardwore store be carrying them? or it just a matter of finding the materials?

[d3vils arms]

im not sure if yourtalking to me 

but i can make all types of nunchaku using materials purchased at my local hardwarestore, for wood i use a broomstick handle, for metal or steel, they sell it in 3meters bulk, but its expensive

i also have another video i recently made, and this is how i made my steel nunchaku that are in my videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQbDGsuoaQ0

please rate, enjoy

[EleManT24]

Hello, I'm just wondering where you would be able to get the pieces of wood or metal tubings needed for the actual chux themselves?  Would any local hardwore store be carrying them? or it just a matter of finding the materials?

dowel rods and pvc pipe always work well for me. you might find these too light though. as for metal, you can go to a plumbing supply store and they will have anything you need. or you can always use conduit pipes. they work pretty well too. all that stuff is at home depot, or whatever hardware store is nearby.