Foamsmithing Party

[Kæisbjorn]

This Internet thing is ruining my medieval experience. But anyways, yes, at the last practice, there was talk of a foamsmithing party. I do belive this to be a very... exciting proposition. We should definetly set a date and time. Set several dates and times in a row, maybe, so if you can't make it to one, you can at least make it to the others.
Hmmmmmm, thinking of a more medieval name than SurgeonForge.

[Jauclyn]

A foamsmithing party sounds quite grand...mos deff exciting. I think at the next practice we should all discuss what dates would be good for people either this month, or the next. Deff agree on the several days thing, though. But I suppose that all depends on if the leaders have enough time for that, or not...

Ehh, same here, I highly doubt that SuicidalKitten is medieval. XD

[Krayth the Forum Uruk]

By the gods, rename thyselves to be more medieval in nature! Lol.

Hm..

If Wilhelm thinks it is a good idea, we should have a vote upon which day to have the first party. I vote for the 25th of October, or the first Saturday of November.

[Nommeric]

I'm going to be gone on the 25th my uncle is getting married
other than that my schedule is mostly open except for tuesdays

[guiden]

Sound Effects, Vibratorious and Lionhart aren't really Medieval either.

... Neither is Guiden, I don't think, but you'd get confused hearing my true name.

Anyway, I believe the first Saturday of November is a viable option, speaking of November, I'll need to ask the Campus if there is a time during the winter we can practice indoors so we can enjoy the weapons we make...

ANYWAY(!), When we decide on the date, we need to be responsible in bringing our own materials, although I hear we have a fair supply of PVC already. That leaves cloth, camping foam, open-cell foam, DAP or Duct tape, and crafting supplies (paintbrushs, scissors, rulers, needle and threads, etc.)

Think of it like a dish to pass at a party, tell us what you plan on bringing. This way, no one or two people are suppling for everything.

[Krayth the Forum Uruk]

Hm..well, I can get a discount on everything on that list except for the foam.

On the 25th practice, if you want, you can entrust some funds to me if I know I can make it the first saturday of November. I will buy all of the PVC, DAP, tape, brushes. I can't get the scissors and needle and cloth though, hardware stores don't supply them.

[Lord Wilhelm Arngrimsson]

It took me a second or two to figure out who in Hel's name SurgeonForge and SuicidalKitten were.... *laughs*

Yeah any weekend in October is pretty much moot.... first saturday in November SHOULD be good... I'll have to see what's going down when I get my permenant job figured out though... We'll see! either way we'll do it asap November.

[Flint the Red]

Oct 13, 2008 21:58:08 GMT -4 @guiden said:

ANYWAY(!), When we decide on the date, we need to be responsible in bringing our own materials, although I hear we have a fair supply of PVC already. That leaves cloth, camping foam, open-cell foam, DAP or Duct tape, and crafting supplies (paintbrushs, scissors, rulers, needle and threads, etc.)

Think of it like a dish to pass at a party, tell us what you plan on bringing. This way, no one or two people are supplying for everything.

That is a great Idea, Infectious found some spray on adhesive that seems to be doing the trick but it doesn't adhear well to the core. We have lots of PVC and it is stronger than what you can get at most Hardware stores. I have scissors and last I knew Rhiannon StarFire would love to help anyone with garb making, she is getting rather good at it.
I think that the first weekend in November will be the best for me. is anyone willing to donate a place to do it? and do we want to use practice time to have the party? the other reason to wait till november is because we will know how much money we have been given from the college and can help to reimburse any expenses. If you are making your OWN items you will want to bring your OWN supplies, Technically all the weapons made from school funds are owned by the school. Though I think we can make an exception for items like rulers scissors and dap.

[Rhiannon StarFire]

If it does happen to fall on November 1st we can do it at my and Wilhelm's place. Tis a bit cramped, but this weekend I'm clearing out a TON of junk so the spare bedroom will be clear.

I do not know what Wilhelm's schedule will look like, but I know for certain that I have that weekend off so at least one of us will be here.

[Jauclyn]

I can supply a lot of paintbrushes, needles/thread, and such. My dad has a lot of open-cell foam just chillin' in the garage, which we're welcome to use (we've been looking for a way to get rid of it XD). And I could probably bring some DAP and/or duct tap.^-^

I'm pretty much open whenever, as long as I know a little a head so I can ask work off. And know where it's at so I can fill in the parentals.

[Krayth the Forum Uruk]

I could try to find the strongest DAP adhesive possible for us to use. That wouldn't be too hard for me. I might be able to get some paint, but I dunno.

However, for short weapons, I can supply fiberglass driveway markers. They aren't efficient past about 32", but they make light one handers.

If we do make shields though, I might buy some plywood for us to use. I'd share that freely, seeing as I only need one shield.

Is it possible that we could make weapons for ourselves to use (customized, basically) but have them be able to be used by everybody? That way, people can get what they'd like plus anyone could use them, satisfying the fact that the school payed for the materials.

[Nommeric]

I can bring my bin of foam smithing supplies inside is:

about half a roll or so of blue camping foam

a fair amount of open cell

two Ziploc freezer bags of foam scraps i sometimes find useful

a bunch of fabric (including my failed attempt at making pants)

a bag of tape (including duct, double sided duct, grip, and electric types)

various cores (including some left over pvc and my broken bamboo cores)

and some scissors and a knife for cutting the stuff

also i could bring a sewing machine to make covers and garb

[Lord Wilhelm Arngrimsson]

[Kæisbjorn]

I'll invest into bringing two or three rolls of blue camping foam, and plywood. I have a new roll of silver ducttape. Ermmmm, DAP would beagood idea too...

[Flint the Red]

Oct 14, 2008 22:44:23 GMT -4 Krayth the Forum Uruk said:

I could try to find the strongest DAP adhesive possible for us to use. That wouldn't be too hard for me. I might be able to get some paint, but I dunno.

However, for short weapons, I can supply fiberglass driveway markers. They aren't efficient past about 32", but they make light one handers.

If we do make shields though, I might buy some plywood for us to use. I'd share that freely, seeing as I only need one shield.

Is it possible that we could make weapons for ourselves to use (customized, basically) but have them be able to be used by everybody? That way, people can get what they'd like plus anyone could use them, satisfying the fact that the school payed for the materials.

The Fiberglass driveway markers are not sturdy enough and we have an ample supply of High pressure Pvc that Infectous has donated to the cause. If you can find some try to get the spray adhesive dap Looks like it is called Duro all-purpose spray adhesive. it comes in a blue can. If you buy some of this, please keep the receit and keep it seporate from the rest, I will reemburse for these.
we can make weapons using the stash for lonar gear but one of the reasons you will want your own is because others have a tendancy to break or missuse the weapons. Also if you own your weapon you have the right to use it first.
I will also help Suicidalkitten with making her weapons of choice since the process is rather complicated. I will also demonstrate to everyone how to shape the PVC. though I don't suggest doing that with your first sword as there are some things that will become much more difficult on a curved blade.

I would also like to let people know that Welcrie has recieved FULL funding for the $1500 we asked for from NMC. This money is already devided into several areas the biggest is gas money for Ragnarok XXIV. It is set up for taking 3 cars down and back. some of the money is going to repair our other weapons and creating new ones. and I forget where the rest is going but it is already planned. Oh some of this is going to creating sheilds as community items. ;D

Now we need to find out what day people are available? I have all of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off besides the haunt.