3 sectional staff

[Pk_StyLeZ]

this might be in the wrong section but i only post in this section so im going to ask it here
move if it if neccessary
thank you

i was wondering what are those *metal things* called that links the three sectional staff. i want to build my own 3 sectional staff, i have some extra broken white wax wood staff laying around, so i can build my own 3 sectional staff.
i just need to know where i can go of getting thos metal circular holding thing to clamp onto the staff, would home depot it? what would i call it?
thank you

[Pk_StyLeZ]

yes those are exactlly wat i need
swivel
any hardware store should carry it?

[Li Ma-Keh]

Or', you can also use the old' 60s' method of rope inbetween each section. Just drill a hole big enough for the rope to be threaded through on each staff-end. It works great,..we made a bunch of 3-sectionals like that in the old days. Plus, for beginners,.. they won't get their hands or fingers banged-up or pinched between the metal connectors at first. This will allow them to find handle-distance easier. Li Ma-Keh

[Pk_StyLeZ]

Or', you can also use the old' 60s' method of rope inbetween each section. Just drill a hole big enough for the rope to be threaded through on each staff-end. It works great,..we made a bunch of 3-sectionals like that in the old days. Plus, for beginners,.. they won't get their hands or fingers banged-up or pinched between the metal connectors at first. This will allow them to find handle-distance easier. Li Ma-Keh

ewww no ty
im not a beginner
=(
ya i am...hahaha

[LarryD]

Just my opinion, I would stay away from swivel joints. They can't be trusted. I had 2 come apart on me. One just 5 min before a tournament. Luckly I had a spare with me. You mentioned you had some broken wax wood sticks. What I did was bought a wax wood 3 section from an online store just for the chain and bracket joints then pop rivited them onto aluminum pipe. I had a friend turn a couple aluminum plugs for the ends that I apoxy into place. That way I can hit the ground without the pipe collapsing. The aluminum is fast because it is light and flashy in tournaments. It still hurts like heck if you mess up though.

[Pk_StyLeZ]

Just my opinion, I would stay away from swivel joints. They can't be trusted. I had 2 come apart on me. One just 5 min before a tournament. Luckly I had a spare with me. You mentioned you had some broken wax wood sticks. What I did was bought a wax wood 3 section from an online store just for the chain and bracket joints then pop rivited them onto aluminum pipe. I had a friend turn a couple aluminum plugs for the ends that I apoxy into place. That way I can hit the ground without the pipe collapsing. The aluminum is fast because it is light and flashy in tournaments. It still hurts like heck if you mess up though.

those 3 sectional staff are expensive...30-40 bucks for a wood and some metal....that thing cost 1 dollar in china! im not paying 300-400% mark up!!!

[LarryD]

30-40 bucks? well ya. I spent that just to take it apart for the joints. In total my aluminum staff cost me close to 90 bucks. But I feel it was worth every cent. It could be done for a lot cheaper if someone would mass produce them. But that won't be me