Conkers!!!!!
07 June 2002, 11:54 AM
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Does anyone know of anyways of preparing a conker for a game?!
I've heard of vinegar or baking them but does this actually work and if not what does!!
Ok I'm 28 and this info is not for me...honest
Phil
I've heard of vinegar or baking them but does this actually work and if not what does!!
Ok I'm 28 and this info is not for me...honest
Phil
07 June 2002, 12:05 PM
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get a very fine craft saw, cut it in half, hollow out the inside and fill it with either gripfill or molten lead. Gripfill is not heavy, but the conker will never break. Lead is v.v. heavy so you might raise suspicions.
07 June 2002, 12:42 PM
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The two methods you mentioned harden the conker, I used to sware by it as a lad and i always did pretty well.
Suck it and see, you can always come back with the lead varaiant if ya lose !! err oh sorry you young friend loses !!
Phill
Suck it and see, you can always come back with the lead varaiant if ya lose !! err oh sorry you young friend loses !!
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07 June 2002, 03:16 PM
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A swift crack to the temple is normally enough to temporarily disable your opponent buying you precious time to stamp on his conker and reel away to Victory.
HTH
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08 June 2002, 04:42 PM
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Phil if you in North London get your conkers from Broomfield Park. Seems to be extra resiliant from what I remember.
Baking them did make them harder but don't overdo it or they can go brittle.
Allan
Baking them did make them harder but don't overdo it or they can go brittle.
Allan
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10 June 2002, 10:26 AM
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Thanks for the info guys. It's actually for a magazine article in October.
I think I'll pass on the lead one though!!
Cheers
Phil
I think I'll pass on the lead one though!!
Cheers
Phil
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I am a wee bit of a Conker speacialist.
I have tried many things. Firstly, Vinegar wrecks the nut....do not even think about it!
The oven is a dangerous game, there is a fine line between strong rubbery nut and hard brittle nut.
The best method, tried and proven, is to submerge the nut in a flour, sea salt, and milk mixture for about a fortnight. then dry out on the window sill for a week. You are then the proud owner of a wrecking ball!
cheers
Bob.
I have tried many things. Firstly, Vinegar wrecks the nut....do not even think about it!
The oven is a dangerous game, there is a fine line between strong rubbery nut and hard brittle nut.
The best method, tried and proven, is to submerge the nut in a flour, sea salt, and milk mixture for about a fortnight. then dry out on the window sill for a week. You are then the proud owner of a wrecking ball!
cheers
Bob.
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