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Old 10-27-2004, 03:08 PM   #1
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Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

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Old 11-03-2004, 02:33 PM   #2
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I just want to let folks know that if anybody starts working on one and gets stuck partway, feel free to holler here on this forum for assistance/clarification.

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Old 11-03-2004, 05:23 PM   #3
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

I have one question. What are you doing that you need to wash your weapons bag?

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Old 11-04-2004, 05:13 AM   #4
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

My mother made me a bokken bag a few months back, but it's about an inch too short :-p so I have my hanbo in it instead, now, coz the bokkens don't quit fit :-(
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Old 11-04-2004, 05:40 AM   #5
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

Hi !
I want to share a tip with you all !
Music stores sell bags for speaker stands that will fit both jo´s and bokkens ,
they have shoulder straps and have plenty of room.
Also they are very moderately priced ,in Denmark they are about 33$ -
worth checking out.

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Old 11-04-2004, 12:39 PM   #6
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

Quote:
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I have one question. What are you doing that you need to wash your weapons bag?
Many folks toss them in and out of car trunks. Some folks need to carry them in bad weather. Life happens: Here is something from one of my customers:
"An amazing thing happened on the way to the dojo last Thursday....half-way through a heavy rain shower my vehicle decided to hydro-plane. It (and myself, I had been reduced to passenger status by this time) spun nose into the median concrete divider, flip on roof, slide down highway 20 - 30', flip back on wheels and just sit there. (Later, when I was requested to move it to the side I just put the key, started it up and drove it to the side. It was a Suzuki Samurai, so of course it was tough.) Weapons bag and myself came through well. Outside of blow to dignity, all emerged unscathed. After a washing, bag remains as stylish as ever. (It must be about a year old now.) "

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Old 11-04-2004, 12:42 PM   #7
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

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Music stores sell bags for speaker stands that will fit both jo´s and bokkens ,
I'm also told that, for folks who need to check weapons in as airplane baggage, the best/cheapest thing is to go to a hardware store and get a length of ...dang I forget the name, that lighweight rigid plastic piping...and just tape the ends securely.

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Old 03-04-2006, 08:42 PM   #8
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

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lighweight rigid plastic piping
I believe you're refering to PVC?

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Old 02-29-2008, 08:50 PM   #9
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Re: Article: A Basic Weapons Bag by "The Mirror"

I just made a bag and it turned out great!!
I used some windbreaker type material so it should be really durable. Thanks for posting the instructions.

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Old 03-03-2008, 07:56 PM   #10
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Hi, Roberta. Congrats on your new homemade bag!!! May it serve you well for many years.

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Old 03-08-2008, 10:04 AM   #11
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hmm unfortunately my "experiments" with crafting usually lead to disasters
*trying to find a way convincing my wife to pick up the sewing kit*

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