Help with choosing parts for a first robot, please.

[Rapidrory]

Yeah, an HDPE wedge would likely get fairly blunt in just one fight.. However a simple way to do it may just be to make an HDPE wedge and then bolt a bit of sheet steel to the end of it to give it some strength. Something like 2mm mild steel sheet would probably work fine for non- spinner combat, as the HDPE behind it will stop it bending, and the steel on top will stop it going blunt.

[dotDominic]

Ok, thanks. Was a bit worried about this since I have no metal cutting tools/equipment. Might be able to scavenge something usable.

[Flag Captured]

Yeah, an HDPE wedge would likely get fairly blunt in just one fight..

Overdrive had a HDPE wedge.



The moral of the story is make sure the HDPE doesn't flex into your spinning weapon...

But yeah, steel would be ideal if you can find a piece to fit, I'd definitely recommend that.