height
adjustable kendo dummy with do attachment removed.
FREE
How to make a Kendo Dummy instructions for
making a kendo training dummy** This
kendo dummy is our latest wooden kendo dummy design, and
features a way to quickly and easily adjust the height of
the dummy from 4' 9" to 6' tall. The unique "Do"
can be easily removed, and the arm portion moves up and
down. Unique in its design, low cost and easy to make. We
hope this wooden kendo dummy will give you years of service.
Our
first wooden kendo dummy was not height adjustable but
is still a great design if you don't need to change
the height but want all the other design features such
as a kote and shinai that moves up and down, and a unique
wooden "do" that can be easily removed. The
instructions for the first wood kendo dummy
**We
have posted this FREE kendo dummy designed for your personal
or dojo use only, It is not to be used for commercial purposes.
We make no warranty as far as making it, suitability, or
safety in its design or use. Always wear kendo bogu when
using this dummy.
Design by
David Aguero
BestKendo
How
the locking adjustment works
Pivot points (screws) on both top and bottom, of the
pivot panels allow the locking knobs to bend and compress
the post panels, providing enough friction to lock the
post in any up or down position.
KENDO
DUMMY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools
List
Materials
List for
Adjustable Height Dummy
Electric
Drill
1/2" drill bit
1 1/2" drill bit
or 1 3/8" drill bit
3/8" drill bit
Philips screw bit
Saber saw
Hand saw, Japanese type if possible
Scissors
Pencil
Tape measure
Ruler
small angle
2
saw horses, or adjustable clamping saw horse
or 2 upside down trash cans will work
Hardware
for Dummy Padding
3
pcs 1x4x8 pine board (straight)
2 pcs 1x2x4 pine board (straight)
1 pcs 2x4x8 dry 2x4 pine 1
small box 2" wood screws
1 small box 1 1/4" wood screws
Wood Glue
2 Garden knee pads (plain, rectangular)
or small section of carpet padding, or other padding
1 3/8"x6" bolt
2 3/8" washers
1 3/8" wing nut
8 3/8" wide washers
4 1/8" Medium length, Large Screw Eyes 1
1/4"x 6 1/2" bolt
1 Bungie cord - medium-long length
2 1 gallon baggies filled half way with clean sand
1 cloth or heavy plastic reuseable grocery bag Black
duct tape
Hardware
for Dummy
Important
Note: The
wood being used for this kendo dummy is very soft and splits
easily, so pilot holes must be drilled first before inserting
the wood screws. Use wood glue on all the pieces being assembled.
MAIN
SECTION VIEWS
STEP
1
Cut
the Wood
STEP
1
Making
The Top Post
In
step two make sure both top
post panels are facing in the same direction.
1
Attach
one of the 6" bottom post panels to the two bottom
posts with two 2" screws 1 1/2" from the top
of the bottom post panel (A, B). Make sure the bottom
posts are aligned with edge of the bottom post panel.
Repeat attaching the 2nd bottom post panel on the oppisite
side.
2
Once
the two bottom post panels are attached carefully turn
the bottom post so that the 4" side is face up.
Place (do not screw or attach) and align the two top
post panels with the two bottom post panels. Make sure
that the two top post panel Men/Head portion are facing
the same direction. (see left photo)
3
Align
and attach with four 2" screws the two pivot panels
to the two top top post panels (see diagram #3, A,B,C,D,
attaching 1" from the top and from the bottom of
each panel). Repeat for second pivot panel on the oppisite
side.
4
Test
the movement of the top post with the bottom post, making
sure that the posts move up and down easily. If the
posts are not moving easily, remove one pivot panel
and adjust the spacing between bottom post and piovt
panels.
3 lengths 6 1/2" 1x2 boards (padding brace)
1 length 5" 2x4 board (head brace)
Attach the three 1x2x6 1/2 strips of wood
using 1 1/4 screws and wood glue attach the head
brace 2x4x5" on the back, flush with top of
the dummy post.
STEP
2
Making
the Base
2
lengths 28" 1x4
pine board
1 length 18" 1x4 pine board
1 length 5" 2x4x5 board
Start
by tracing the outline of a 1"x4" board 5"
from edge of both 28" 1"x4" (cross brace)
boards
Next
drill 1/2 hole near the center of the traced outline
of the 1"x4" board. Cut out the outline of
the board with a saber saw
Trim
all three 1x4" base boards 1 1/2" at an angle
from each edge.
Cut
a piece of 2x4x5" board for the Mid Brace.
Before
assembling the base permanently place the MID BRACE piece
8 1/2" from edge opposite the cut out notched end use
glue and screw in place, using two screws on each side.
Position
the ASSEMBLED CROSS BRACE pieces on the
BOTTOM BRACE, 5 1/2" from edges and TRACE
the position of the cross brace onto the bottom brace. Check
the bottom of the notched cross brace (see photo), making
sure the bottom brace is flush and does not create a rocking
motion when placed on the floor. Adjust any problems with
a wood file.
NEXT
position the assembled post on the bottom brace and secure
the post to the CROSS BRACES (ONLY) with glue and 4 screws
on each side.
NEXT,
Place the post lying down along with now attached CROSS
BRACES on a saw horse or garbage can. Attach the BOTTOM
BRACE to the bottom of the post and cross with four screws
and glue.
Mount
the bottom post and bottom panel to the base with
four 2" screws on both sides of the base, four
screws on the bottom (see diagram, and main
section views diagram)
Position
the top post on the bottom post and test how easily
the top post moves up and down
Kote
and Shinai Holder Cut
the Kote/Shinai holder by positioning the 10 1/2" 2x4"
board flush with the edge of 24" 1x4" board rotate
the 10 1/4" board
1 1/4" to the left.( see diagram) mark the angle with
a pencil from the bottom, cut off the angle with a hand
saw. Save the cut off angle as guide for drilling and centering
the 1 1/2"( or 1 3/8" for a tighter, smaller hole)
shinai hole.
SHINAI
BRACE
This photo shows the rectangular piece of wood used
to help support the shinai handle. Drill a 1 1/2"
hole in a 2x4x 3 1/2" finding the center by drawing
an x from corner to corner, drill a pilot hole at
first, finish with a 1 1/2" hole.
Good
quality carpet padding can be used instead of a garden
knee pad. Double the thickness of the carpet padding
when using it for the kote.
Drill
a 1/2" hole into both pieces of the 2x4x 11" of
wood 3" from edge (see diagram), drill the
hole into the wood at the same time (stacked together.)
The hole will be used to attach the arm to the center post.
Assemble
the arm using glue, four 2" wood screws for kote and
shinai holder, shinai brace. Glue, screw the two 2x4x11"
, centered and flush on one end of the 2
lengths 24" 1x4
pine board. Position the Kote/ Shinai holder and Shinai
brace in the assembled arm with out attaching. Check the
alignment of the shinai holder with a real shinai. Secure
the pieces if the alignment is good.
Attach
a garden knee pad to the kote portion of the arm using four
2" screws and wide washers, trim off excess padding
before attaching. Cover the pad with two to three layers
of duct tape to help prevent the pad from cracking and splinting.
Attach
the arm to center post with
3/8"x6" bolt washers and 3/8" nut.
Drill
a pilot hole for the screw
eye on
the back of the arm close to the edge.
Important:
adjust the kamae of the dummy somewhat flat to avoid accidental
tuski when using dummy.
Attach
the bungee cord to the arm, place a shinai in the holder
(to add the correct weight), swivel the arm to the position
that suits you and mark the spot where the loose end of
the bungee cord hits on the bottom back side of the (top
post), the bungee should be taunt enough to hold the arm
in position with the shinai in the shinai holder, drill
a pilot hole for theScrew
Eye(careful
not to drill into bottom post) and attach the screw eye
and bungee cord. Add another screw eye to elevate the arm
at a steep angle, high enough to practice hitting "do."
STEP
4
Padding
the Head (men)
Finish
the head by attaching a garden knee pad front and back with
the 2" screws and big washers.
Apply duct tape to top of the knee
pad to prevent excesive wear and splits in the pad.
Good
quality carpet padding can be used to cover the head/men
(6 1/2" x 11"), apply 2-3 layers of duct tape
to keep the carpet from splitting. The carpet padding
has the real feel of a hitting a 'men'.
Make
a
SANDBAG WEIGHT
for base
Make an sandbag by filling two 1 gallon zip lock baggies
half full with dry sand and wrapping with a re useable grocery
cloth bag.
ALMOST
DONE, go on to part two of the instructions....Part
2
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