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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2010 13:55:27 GMT
OK, so can someone tell me or show me how to roll a newspaper for cutting practice? Also dont you have to soak it in water for a certain amount of time? Ok thanks =Rj
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2010 14:08:59 GMT
Personally, I don't recommend cutting newspaper. It is abrasive, and can be too dense for some blades ( dangerous).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2010 14:12:50 GMT
It's very simple. You just take a stick and wrap the newspaper around, as tightly as you ca. If you want a cored roll, that is (much easier to cut and roll). Just newspaper rolls are a lot harder to cut because the flop around and bend very easily. To cut those, you need perfect technique, quite a bit of power (much more than for tatami) and perfect edge alignment - in short: better start with cored rolls. No matter what kind of roll you take, you have to soak it for 1-2h. Some guys soak only 20min or so, don't know how that works for them. The roll has to be entirely wet and from my experience at least, that takes a lot longer. The soaking time also depends on the thickness of the roll, of course. I also noticed that hot water aids the soaking process, making the roll soak quicker. Morpheus: it's certainly true that they are a hard and difficult target which can and will bend a sword on a botched cut (especially the un-cored rolls). They are a good practice though, if you're not a bare beginner. I'm not sure about the abrasive thing, I've never got any scratches or dulling from wet newspaper.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2010 14:31:29 GMT
It's very simple. You just take a stick and wrap the newspaper around, as tightly as you ca. If you want a cored roll, that is (much easier to cut and roll). Just newspaper rolls are a lot harder to cut because the flop around and bend very easily. To cut those, you need perfect technique, quite a bit of power (much more than for tatami) and perfect edge alignment - in short: better start with cored rolls. No matter what kind of roll you take, you have to soak it for 1-2h. Some guys soak only 20min or so, don't know how that works for them. The roll has to be entirely wet and from my experience at least, that takes a lot longer. The soaking time also depends on the thickness of the roll, of course. I also noticed that hot water aids the soaking process, making the roll soak quicker. Morpheus: it's certainly true that they are a hard and difficult target which can and will bend a sword on a botched cut (especially the un-cored rolls). They are a good practice though, if you're not a bare beginner. I'm not sure about the abrasive thing, I've never got any scratches or dulling from wet newspaper. How do you core roll it? And if you use a stick to roll it with you take the stick out when ur done right?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2010 14:44:36 GMT
as chenessfan said eariler if you want it with a core leave the stick be if not then remove it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2010 1:13:41 GMT
What i mean by how do you roll it is. Do you unfold the whole news paper and then stack other unfolded papers on top and then roll it or what?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2010 8:11:39 GMT
What i mean by how do you roll it is. Do you unfold the whole news paper and then stack other unfolded papers on top and then roll it or what? How I do it: Take a 1/2" or 3/8" x 36" dowel rod for the core. If you do it outside, wet the sidewalk with a garden hose. Leave the hose running at a trickle. Put about three sheets down, unfolded, where you wet the sidewalk. Wet them, don't soak them. Use the dowel rod to roll the newspaper tight. Keep doing that over and over, til you have the size you want. Try both lengths of the newspaper to see which you like better. Use two different dowel rods. You can use zip ties(nylon ties) or I use cheap jute twine from the dollar store. Tie about every 6-8ish inches. You'll need to drill a hole in your cutting stand to fit the dowel rod in. You're ready to rock n roll. By the way, your hands will be literally black after rolling the newspaper. You also can do this on your kitchen table, just use a spray bottle instead of the garden hose. Good Luck. ;D Jim
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2010 12:44:16 GMT
What i mean by how do you roll it is. Do you unfold the whole news paper and then stack other unfolded papers on top and then roll it or what? How I do it: Take a 1/2" or 3/8" x 36" dowel rod for the core. If you do it outside, wet the sidewalk with a garden hose. Leave the hose running at a trickle. Put about three sheets down, unfolded, where you wet the sidewalk. Wet them, don't soak them. Use the dowel rod to roll the newspaper tight. Keep doing that over and over, til you have the size you want. Try both lengths of the newspaper to see which you like better. Use two different dowel rods. You can use zip ties(nylon ties) or I use cheap jute twine from the dollar store. Tie about every 6-8ish inches. You'll need to drill a hole in your cutting stand to fit the dowel rod in. You're ready to rock n roll. By the way, your hands will be literally black after rolling the newspaper. You also can do this on your kitchen table, just use a spray bottle instead of the garden hose. Good Luck. ;D Jim thanks that helped a lot
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