How to make a Dragon Staff for under $10

[@effiedreamweaverboustead8802]

I've been wanting a Dragon staff, but haven't wanted to spend the amount from online stores to see how much I like it or not. Super excited to have found rhis video. I'll be going and getting supplies soon. If I spend less than 30us I'll be a happy person!

[@rosemali3022]

Did you ever get around to making your dragon staff? How did it go?

[@thomasvu7916]

great video April and Bethany! Love the tip about the Tape at the ends for transportation. Im going to find a 6 way connector or 3d print one.

[@MrHippie0115]

how do you make the dowel rod fixed so it doesn't slide around and what size dowel?

[@monkeyman116]

Not bad at all. Really captivated by the demonstration at the end. That was cool.

[@stephenbenbow5739]

I caught the dragonstaff bug and am currently traveling in Vietnam so I went to a hardware store to throw one of these together. it spins OK but is kinda light so I'm going to fill it with sand and see if it helps

[@CK-fs6el]

Stephen Benbow did you add sand? How'd it go?

[@conejita-w9p]

Puedo usar tubos de aluminio? Para mejor duración?

[@conejita-w9p]

Quiero hacer uno de fuego!

[@TheHoopLaedy]

You never showed when or where to put the wooden dowel. Where do you put it? If you put it in the longest pipe, wouldn’t it rattle?

[@GoblinWarlord85]

I am attempting to make one of these from schedule 80 PVC as you stated. You don't show yourself actually attaching the dowel rod which is my pain point at the moment. All the dowel rods i can find are either way too small or too thick. I looked at 8ft wooden closet rods for hanging clothes too but they come in minimum 1" thick. How are you attaching the dowel rod? Thank you.

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Sorry for your pains. We get an oak dowel rod as close to the ID as possible, then we wrap the dowel with tape is it's too thin. Usually just one or two wraps. We've never had much problem. You can see and hear the dowel slide in the tube near the beginning of the video. It's fairly close in diameter.

[@GoblinWarlord85]

Thanks for the speedy reply. Doesn’t the sliding dowel rod throw off the weight distribution causing one to have to open it up and readjust it?

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

So the tape will keep the the dowel from sliding. We put the dowel in the center by cracking the depth to one side before putting the dowel in.

[@shermainaabernathy6857]

@@AprilJenniferChoi how did you get the dowel to stay in the middle of the pole, did you glue it? I'm confused about how I place the dowel in the pole.

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Friction. I did not glue it. I add tape to the dowel until it is will just barely go in. Then I hammer it in until it is centered.

[@Bambigirl84]

Great idea! Roughly how long would the wooden dowel be for this staff?

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

Depends how stiff and heavy you want it. 3-4 ft should be a good starting point.

[@Bambigirl84]

April Jennifer Choi thank you! Any recommendations for weight with beginners?

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

@@Bambigirl84 weight is personal preference. I'd go with a 5/8 oak dowel, 4 ft long, placed dead center. Make sure it's fits in the tube, then snug it up with tape, and then just glue it. :)

[@kevin.8234]

Y en que bioma de terraria consigo esas cosas?

[@FireHobbit]

is that pvc or abs? looking to make a couple of these to play with, thanks for the build!

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

It's PVC.

[@christianyoungerman434]

Now I want 4 prongs instead of 2 on each side

[@goatieflowers]

how come your using plastic with fire? shouldn't it be steel or aluminium?

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

This one is not for fire. It's just for practice.

[@klausinberlin6726]

You got always a Tool for fire, and one for practise ... always!

[@jocrazylady]

Where are you getting materials for $10? The amount of tennis grip needed is $10 by itself :(

[@AprilJenniferChoi]

10' PVC Pipe - Menards - $2.03 2x Tee Fitting - Menard - $0.58 3x Overgrip - Walmart - $3.87 Total: $6.48 PVC Glue is $2.29, so $8.77 if you want to glue it. www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/pipe/pvc-pipe/solid-core-pvc-plain-end-pipe-schedule-40/pvc040070600ha/p-1444426397004.htm www.walmart.com/ip/Wilson-Ultra-Wrap-Comfort-Overgrip-3-Pack-Black/20703336 www.walmart.com/ip/Oatey-All-Purpose-Cement/17126512

[@ImJustMe747]

Your voice sounds like Melody from The Little Mermaid 2 Return to the Sea.

[@ainahmunoz3879]

I love dragon staffs do any of you do? Like if you do

[@iLlegal_iBex]

why is gripping so hard

[@yetzle3]

Love what you've done in the fire eating and vaping video you did three weeks ago.How about doing a smoke ring video with you blowing the rings straight up in the air in both front and side views. Your vaping was very sensual when you tilted your throat straight up in the air. Looking forward to a video real soon! A new devoted fan George

[@zephorazonum]

[@ThatGuy-hu7nx]

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