08-12-2005, 05:28 PM
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| Repair or replace?
The other day at the club, I missed a parry and took a darned solid hit. Unbeknownst to me at the time, the impact busted that thingy on my whatchamacallit. You know, that doohickey that looks a lot like that other thingamabob? I've been working on my own repairs, but it looks like I'm going to have to invest in one of those gadgets with the gizmo connections, which (as I'm sure you already know) is going to cost almost as much as the other broken piece itself. I might save a little money, but it might cost peace of mind over the integrity of the whoziwhatzit in my next bout. Before I make that commitment, I thought I'd ask for your input. Should I buy a new widget or trust my fixin' skills? | 
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08-12-2005, 05:29 PM
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| I see your problem, just hit it with a hammer until it doesn't bother you any more.
..... you're not from florida are you?
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08-12-2005, 05:48 PM
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| I suggest you make a F-Net movie about it. It can be used as a armoury training video for the brat pack.
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08-12-2005, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciurus-Rex The other day at the club, I missed a parry and took a darned solid hit. Unbeknownst to me at the time, the impact busted that thingy on my whatchamacallit. You know, that doohickey that looks a lot like that other thingamabob? I've been working on my own repairs, but it looks like I'm going to have to invest in one of those gadgets with the gizmo connections, which (as I'm sure you already know) is going to cost almost as much as the other broken piece itself. I might save a little money, but it might cost peace of mind over the integrity of the whoziwhatzit in my next bout. Before I make that commitment, I thought I'd ask for your input. Should I buy a new widget or trust my fixin' skills? | I'm sure if you just put some tape over it, it will be just fine. =) I mean, that's mostly what I do when one of my foils snaps in two... I just superglue the two pieces together and then tape over it, and I can usually start fencing with it within 15 minutes... it's as good as new!
Same thing when someone hits my mask real hard and opens up a hole in the mesh. I just put some tape over it and you'd never know anything was wrong with it.
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08-12-2005, 10:19 PM
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| Duct tape fixes all! | |
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08-12-2005, 11:26 PM
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| if it moves and it shouldnt, Use duct tape
If it doesnt move and it should, WD-40
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08-12-2005, 11:45 PM
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| Just pour a tub of whatsit on it and it'll be fine in the morning.
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08-12-2005, 11:54 PM
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| First place, chill.
Wheres the rush? Its prolly better to learn how to fix it, cause then you can do it again if you have to. Fencing stuff always breaks, get used to it. People die. Thats irrelevant.
I assume this is the tip of the epee we're talking about, you didnt specify.
Buy an ohmeter, some springs and screws and wires, and some auto feeler guages. Dont worry about the weight, just use a fresh pressure spring and all the stuff will go right if god loves you. The guages you need at the 0.5 MM and the 1.5 MM. If you cant fit the 1.5 in there, you're up the creek, you need a different tip. With the 0.5, stick it between the tip and the barrel, press down, if it registers on the ohmeter, you've done it wrong. Shorten the contact spring and try it again till it works.
Trust me, getting this stuff down and learning it will make your life alot less stressful in the long run.
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08-13-2005, 12:54 AM
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| If it's a matter of safety, replace it.
Otherwise, repair it, as it will be cheaper in the long run and it's a good idea to have the skills anyway. | |
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08-13-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by D+F+P=Hadouken! I assume this is the tip of the epee we're talking about, you didnt specify. ... | Gimme a break! It's pretty frippin' clear that's not what I was talking about. You trying to insult me with an obviously dumbass answer that has no application whatsoever?!
You know darned well the part I'm refering to. If you can't contribute something intelligent, don't say anything at all. | |
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08-13-2005, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sciurus-Rex Gimme a break! It's pretty frippin' clear that's not what I was talking about. You trying to insult me with an obviously dumbass answer that has no application whatsoever?!
You know darned well the part I'm refering to. If you can't contribute something intelligent, don't say anything at all. | actually, I dont know which part you're talking about. My answer does have application though, if you're fixing an epee tip. Try to be a little more appreciative of people trying to help you.
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08-13-2005, 01:18 PM
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| Does he realize this is a total joke post or not? that is the question......
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08-13-2005, 01:41 PM
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| Lol, perhaps I missed something...
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08-13-2005, 04:10 PM
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| Seems that way. It's too obvious a lack of vocabulary to be real. Quite funny (for the rest of us, anyway). | |
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08-13-2005, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by swordsen Does he realize this is a total joke post or not? that is the question...... | Actually, it is a good question. It is one that another fencer at our salle and I wrestle over frequently. He takes the position that anything that can be repaired should be repaired. I am more likely to replace if I think the repair will take more time than the value of the replacement justifies.
Probably the best answer is, "both". Replace it now, but repair the broken item at your leasure. When the repair is complete, you will have a spare that you can call into service when your primary and secondary go belly up the same day.
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08-13-2005, 05:54 PM
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| I think the above thread is more fun to read - especially the advice - if you substitute "delicate body part" where Sciurus-Rex said "thingy on my whatchamacallit".
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08-14-2005, 11:19 PM
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| "I think the above thread is more fun to read - especially the advice - if you substitute "delicate body part" where Sciurus-Rex said "thingy on my whatchamacallit"."
Ouch.
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08-15-2005, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sciurus-Rex The other day at the club, I missed a parry and took a darned solid hit. Unbeknownst to me at the time, the impact busted that thingy on my whatchamacallit. You know, that doohickey that looks a lot like that other thingamabob? I've been working on my own repairs, but it looks like I'm going to have to invest in one of those gadgets with the gizmo connections, which (as I'm sure you already know) is going to cost almost as much as the other broken piece itself. I might save a little money, but it might cost peace of mind over the integrity of the whoziwhatzit in my next bout. Before I make that commitment, I thought I'd ask for your input. Should I buy a new widget or trust my fixin' skills? | CLEARLY this is a problem only that place on the road by the building can handle--but make sure to ask for what'shisface because whatshisname will royally rip you off.
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08-16-2005, 08:00 PM
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| Quote: Originally Posted by Sciurus-Rex
The other day at the club, I missed a parry and took a darned solid hit. Unbeknownst to me at the time, the impact busted that thingy on my whatchamacallit. You know, that doohickey that looks a lot like that other thingamabob? I've been working on my own repairs, but it looks like I'm going to have to invest in one of those gadgets with the gizmo connections, which (as I'm sure you already know) is going to cost almost as much as the other broken piece itself. I might save a little money, but it might cost peace of mind over the integrity of the whoziwhatzit in my next bout. Before I make that commitment, I thought I'd ask for your input. Should I buy a new widget or trust my fixin' skills?
| The most important thing is to make sure the ginnibbeltypins are lined up with the galloping rods. If they aren't you have to buy a left-handed one. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you step on the piste with a compromised thingy. It's a plaid-card offense--and the director will know--you just can't hide that sort of thing.
In other words, spring for the gadget with the gizmo connection. John Paul (that provider of excellent Catholic fencing gear) has a dandy turbo model.
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