Cubicle Defence: News Paper Nunchucks!

So you're sitting in your cubicle, eating some donuts when that really annoying colleague of yours comes by to snatch one of them. Then you think: "What do I do? Those are my donuts!" But luckily you have you "Newspapers Nunchucks!" With a few accurate blows to the head and hands, the assailant flees in fear of your superior (yet non-lethal) weaponry! This is just one of the many uses Newspaper Nunchucks can have. So arm yourself today and make a pair using materials that are easily found in any office!

Step 1: Materials

Materials for the Newspaper Nunchucks are readily available in any office, home or class room and are very cheap if you need to buy them.

Materials:

Newspaper or any other object that can be rolled up to create a cylinder( i.e. scrap paper, paper towel cardboard centers, magazines)

Tape ( masking tape or clear scotch tape work and duct tape is an added bonus if you have it available)

Paper clips or string

Comments

[Eddie101]

i made mine out of magasizes

[senseisean]

Cool idea!  I modded the design a little.

-Used some scrap 8.5x11" paper (about 30 sheets per handle) rolled the long way.

-Made a chain of paperclips and put tape around the center of each clip to prevent slipping and/or cutting.

-Made a "D" shaped chain connector from a paper clip, bore two holes in the top of each handle, hooked the D-Rings through the holes and bent the ends upwards.  This made for a sturdier design, so now I can do rolls over the back of my hand and spin them as fast as the real deal without worrying about a handle coming loose and flying over the cubicle wall.

I also ran with this and made a giant katana.  If I get a chance, I'll post some pics soon.

[carpfluff]

cool beans.

[kewlmaster38]

Awesome!  Can't wait to see the pics!!

[carpfluff]

great nunchucks! I used those shiny newspaper ads for department stores that come in the paper. I also used invisible scotch tape. looks so much better with that tape. I recommend it!

[meldude]

lol nunchuck guy =)

[damian3x6]

its a bruce lee action figure i want it

[carpfluff]

I agree =D

[chasethebatking]

used papertowel rolls sealed top ends up and filld em with concrete damn that hurts!!!

[5Volt]

Definitely necessary for everyday's peaceful life in my office. May I suggest NOT using paper clips as they might spring open and cause (possibly ?) unwanted injuries ? Cotton strings would be more safe. Keep them short not to make a strangulatory device... I like it !

[mason0190]

@your_user_pic, YEAH AZUMANGA DAIOH! KIMURA IS SUCH A PERV

[kewlmaster38]

thank you!

[d3monhax0r]

made em rock hard =)

[wedonttakecrap]

I used to make these in Jr High and sell 'em for two bucks a piece (till The Man caught on)

I used gold 'ol Elmer's glue and little strips of paper to make chain links and to harden the newspaper for strength (fewer repairs).  Trust me, a solid block of paper mache stings like a beast. :-)

[Da Jman17]

i made mine with a hard card board tube and put hot pink and neon green tape on it

[swolleneyeball]

i want to point out that you really on need tape and paper. you can make string with tape by twisting the tape and adding a few layers. Make the final layer only non-sticky side up. You have to work the tape well to make it flexible

[kewlmaster38]

thanks! glad you guys enjoyed it!

[mason0190]

Took me 5 mins, really easy and came out PERFECT thank you!!!

[mason0190]

GREAT!!! I get Advertiser Network and always recycle it, until now! You saved me some recycling!

[skwerrl]

hey dude this is freakn' kool'

[knowitallkid]

I thought this things were mini but wow these things are huge

[darkstar510]

I think it needs hot glue to fority the loops besides that they r beast

[Flash Gordon]

Pretty awesome 'ible i made a pair of these.. used paper though it broke after an hour...

[lucariothelegend]

but in dead batteries when u roll it up they really hurt.

[Bobbert72]

looks kool they can also be used outside of the office. Like when sisters attack, annoy, and scream when they are right next to you

[E-R-IC]

true

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

forget the office my sister kills me!!!!!!!!!

[Colonel88]

The first step is admiting it... the second is to make these... The third one is to kick some a**

[beehard44]

4th and above is for world domination...

[Ponkool4]

These are great! I found they stay together better if you push a rope all the way through the center of the newspaper with a pencil, then tape it to the bottom end. Instead of paper clips.

[kewlmaster38]

Thanks!! Thats actually a great idea! That'd definitely be more durable then the paperclips.

[Aburame Shino]

I saw this and I was like, "This is gonna be hilarious." To the contrary, this was awesome. I have real nunchaku which could serve as a type of reference.

[PyroPower]

thats pretty cool.

[Neon72]

Hey what if you put multiple paper clips together to make a paper clip chain *just a thought* thats what I did

[Closet_RAt]

Actually, I was thinking that most of my nunchaku are about the width of the back of your hand from each other, this is to facilitate the roll across the hand that would be virtually impossible with too short of cord. By the way, I'd think that folding the tape lengthwise, (and possibly braiding said tape, in a 3-4 strand braid) would be the best connector. Wouldn't flop about, and would hold indefinitely. And let's be real, what's the fun of risking threats from your boss if you can't terrify your nemeses with your martial arts prowess? But great instructable, (and imaginative as all get out) I'll have to make a pair soon.

[kewlmaster38]

thank you! You must be using american nunchacku if the cord is the width of the back of your hand. I based mine off the japanese style chucks'. And thanks for the tip about the braid connector.

[Closet_RAt]

May-be... ... but now that you mentioned it, I had a hard time finding the site that gave me those dimensions (was gonna post it here, but gave up eventually), and yeah, I'm an american... By the way... if you pierce opposite sides of 14" strips of 3/4" PVC with a drill bit (about an inch or so down), and run 3-4 wires from one to another, and braid the wires around the circumference of the pieces, you can make a pair of chucks you can use to target practice on rocks with. When I was a security guard, I used to do this between loads of lumber at the sawmill...

[nicknack171]

i made some 2 but since i didnt have string i made braided tape rope to connet them

[hey...]

dosen't everyne have like 13 diferant colored duct tape? mybe thats just me... hmmm.... ahhh.... i should change that.

[Mr.Cire]

You should make a "string" out of the tape instead of the paperclip. It'd be a whole lot looser(?). Paperclips seem to stable. plus, a higher hitting force. yay.