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IronFist
03-30-2002, 09:25 PM
Hey guys, here's the pictures of the wooden dummy I built. I said I'd post it a long time ago but I never got around to it.

Well, enjoy :)

http://images.prosperpoint.com/2491/125559-1.jpg

IronFist
kungfu cowboy
03-30-2002, 10:09 PM
Very nice work IronFist! How did you make the body, and how much did it cost you total, if you don't mind me asking?
yuanfen
03-30-2002, 10:22 PM
Thank you for sharing.
kungfu cowboy
03-30-2002, 10:50 PM
I just mean is the body a laminate or a log.
yimwingchun
03-30-2002, 11:42 PM
kungfucowboy- The body looks to be pvc probably 8 3/4" - 9" diameter

Ironfist- Could I inquire where you ordered the arms and leg from?

By the way VERY nice work!
IronFist
03-31-2002, 01:02 AM
Hey, thanks for the compliments, guys. To answer your questions, the total cost was probably around $250 for everything. The body is 8" diameter Schedule 80 PVC pipe. 8" pipe has an outside diameter for 8.625 inches, so it's just the right size for a wooden dummy. The arms and leg came from Asheville Woodcrafters; their site is www.wooddummy.com.

IronFist
Matrix
03-31-2002, 07:09 AM
Nice job Ironfist.
Did you build the frame yourself?

Matrix
wtjoe
03-31-2002, 09:50 AM
Whats with the mini table and chairs?
sunkuen
03-31-2002, 10:31 AM
Ironfist is only three feet tall...he needs them to reach the dummy!!! :D
IronFist
03-31-2002, 01:00 PM
I designed and built the frame. My dad helped a bit tho, cuz he's good at building stuff. :)

Ironfist is only three feet tall...he needs them to reach the dummy!!!

Dam.n, who told you :D No, actually they're my sister's from when she was younger, but they're kind of too big to put into storage so we just left them in the corner of that room.

IronFist
yimwingchun
03-31-2002, 05:02 PM
Is there anyway I could get you to email me the exact specs for your dummy? I have the same pvc but don't have the arms or leg yet plus I'll have to make the stand. One more thing about how tall are you? This will really help me out if we're about the same height if not I could modify your measurements.
Sharky
03-31-2002, 07:20 PM
There is no way in hell you need a dummy at this point of your "training".

You have no idea what to do with it.

It is mighty nice though ;)
IronFist
03-31-2002, 09:39 PM
Hah :P You wish! I rule! I don't know the form yet but that doesn't mean I can't work techniques and stuff with it. That's kind of like saying a boxer isn't ready for a heavy bag until X months into his training.

IronFist
Sharky
03-31-2002, 09:42 PM
er.... if you say so.
yimwingchun
03-31-2002, 10:24 PM
I disagree sharky. The dummy "can" be learned as soon as footwork is solidified, which is usually by the Chum Kiu form. You may not be able to use all the dummy forms or applications yet but you can benefit from the jong as soon as you can use internal energy and have solid footwork. Just my 2c.
Sharky
03-31-2002, 11:03 PM
Ask ironfist if he thinks that he can use " internal energy " properly and has " solid footwork ".

Ask him about his tuition.
yimwingchun
03-31-2002, 11:30 PM
Understood, I have no idea about ironfists skills or progress in winch chun I was just trying to make a general statement.
Chris99
03-31-2002, 11:54 PM
Hi Ironfist,
Not bad at all. Good job on the dummy.
IronFist
04-01-2002, 12:08 AM
thanks :)

IronFist
Mr Punch
04-01-2002, 06:22 AM
Ironfist. Sweet dummy. Should have some more space behind it so you can practice sneaking up behind your opponents with lightning footwork...:D !

And given that you are still working slt, I would say it has limited use, but given that you have had to take an unusual route anyway, it'll be pretty cool when you do start working the feet, which you may have to do earlier than most. Happy experimenting!
Mokujin
04-01-2002, 04:59 PM
IronFist-

Excellent! :cool: This is exactly the dummy I'm building. The PVC pipe is cut- all I need now is to construct my own limbs, build a corner frame and paint the dummy black.

You don't mind if I post your dummy pic in my Yahoo Photo Album? It would go under the listing of homemade dummies with the caption giving you full credit and a link to the original. I would very much like to add it to my collection.

Peace!
:D
Mokujin
sunkuen
04-01-2002, 05:32 PM
Do you really think painting the dummy black is a good idea? It'll look cool but it's gonna come off sooner or later.

p.s. when you get students huggin' it to "get your energy" it'll get all over them too!!!:D
ChiTaoWU
04-01-2002, 05:39 PM
Really nice!!! I plan on building my own with my best friend in his garage with other various ma training implements.