Stiff Hose Problem

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Jedi Bob

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #1

OK...I know I opened myself up here.

I bought the braided hose for my gauntlet and it is really tight. Is there any way to soften it up and make it more pliable. I am afraid of putting to much strain on the gaunt attachments.

Thanks

 

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Loranar Fett

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #2

Jedi-Bob wrote:
OK...I know I opened myself up here.

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Nah... too easy.

As for the hose...

Have you tried just sitting in front of the TV bending it? (now I am the one who left myself open )) I can't think of anything else cause heat would harden it and chemicals may make it brittle.

Sorry dude - good luck!

Loranar

 

bh7603

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #3

mine are way stiff also. but i think thewy migth get easier over time, maybe not


so alittle help here as well....

 

TK1776

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #4

There's nothing wrong with bending a stiff one! Oh, behave! LOL! Someone said something recently about using a soft vinyl hose and painting it to look like the other one.

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776

 

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Joren Fett

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #5

TK-1776 wrote:
There's nothing wrong with bending a stiff one! Oh, behave! LOL! Someone said something recently about using a soft vinyl hose and painting it to look like the other one.

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776

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I think we're perpetuating the stereotype that black hoses are the stiffest!

 

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Loranar Fett

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #6

Joren Fett wrote:

I think we're perpetuating the stereotype that black hoses are the stiffest!

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It is not the stiffness of the hose - it is how well you use it...on your costume that is

 

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METALLBOY

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #7

Guys seems like we all have that stiff problem. ''I found a solution'' ,go to Home Depot or any other hardware store,and look for a ''kit with a spray nozzle it is used on kitchen sinks.The hose is exactly the same with the braid inside of
it as well. I searched everywhere for just the hose itself but they only come in a kit form. Just go the extra mile and spend a little more on the armor thats all I can say. I tested these hoses and beleive me they look the same as the stiff ones ,but most of all no strain at all.

 

Trooper TK409

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #8

Oh geez, I was thinkin this thread was gonna be hopeless.
Good call MetalBoy!

 

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Boba Freekk

Active Hunter

• Apr 8, 2004

• #9

Stiff hose???....Viagra is known for that.Try half a tablet

 

TK1776

Active Hunter

• Apr 9, 2004

• #10

I was wondering where I could find "non-stiff" tubing. That was a good posting man. There's a Home Depot right down the street from my house. Thanks!

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776

 

Icedevil

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 18, 2004

• #11

Boba Freekk that wouldn't fix the problem at all!

 

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Jedi Bob

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 18, 2004

• #12

METALLBOY wrote:
Guys seems like we all have that stiff problem. ''I found a solution'' ,go to Home Depot or any other hardware store,and look for a ''kit with a spray nozzle it is used on kitchen sinks.The hose is exactly the same with the braid inside of
it as well. I searched everywhere for just the hose itself but they only come in a kit form. Just go the extra mile and spend a little more on the armor thats all I can say. I tested these hoses and beleive me they look the same as the stiff ones ,but most of all no strain at all.

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I found the hose and bought it. Around $8-9 bucks. The only thing different is that it is white and braided. Not the clear one. The flexability is perfect though. Thanks Metallboy! Good Call!

 

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METALLBOY

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 18, 2004

• #13

You are welcome JEDI-BOB. You found the white one. not to bust your bubble but they do carry the clear ones.

 

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Jedi Bob

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 18, 2004

• #14

Not in MY HD. :-(
Oh well. It'll have to do for now. I cut it up already.

 

TK1776

Active Hunter

• Apr 19, 2004

• #15

Was Fett's hoses in the movies plastic or metal? I found a very flexable metal hose that bends like a snake and looks awesome. On my Fett bust, his hose is thin and looks like it's made of metal. Any answers? It was probably plastic hosing, but figured I'd ask. Thanks!

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776

 

TK1776

Active Hunter

• Apr 22, 2004

• #16

No one has answered the hose question I've posted yet. Any answers or comments???

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776

 

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Jedi Bob

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 22, 2004

• #17

I am pretty sure it was the rubber with the threads as described above.

I know the metal hose your talking about. It is cool looking, but I don't think it would be right for the outfit. The weight may be too much for the attachments also.

 

DL44 Blaster

Well-Known Hunter

• Apr 22, 2004

• #18

With the EXTREME closeup pics taken at MOM it is certain that the hose was 3/8" braided plastic hose.

 

TK1776

Active Hunter

• Apr 23, 2004

• #19

Thanks guys!

John Barrows, Jr.
TK-1776