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How to Make Wooden Nunchucks

The traditional name for nunchuck is "nunchaku" and it is a weapon utilized by martial artists. This is a device that consists of two wood sticks that are connected by a rope or chain. You can make your own nunchucks by using wood dowels. To do this you need to obtain the materials for the project from a local hardware or home improvement store.

Things You'll Need

2 wood dowels, 3/4-inch, 12 to 14 inches
Power drill
1/4-inch drill bit
1/2-inch washers
1 1/2-inch screws
5-inch length of small metal chain
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Drill a 1-inch pilot hole in one end of a 3/4-inch wood dowel with the power drill by using a 1/4-inch drill bit.
- 2
  Place a 1/2-inch washer over the threads of one 1 1/2-inch screw.
- 3
  Insert the screw into the loop on one end of the 5-inch length of small metal chain.
- 4
  Place the tip of the screws in a pilot hole you drilled into the end of a 3/4-inch dowel. Secure the screw to the dowel by tightening with the screwdriver.
- 5
  Repeat this process to construct the other end of the nunchuck.

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