Posts by Ronald Morris3

Maria Morgan2 said:Look, CROA, you haven't actually run into a real craftsman yet—like, a legit carpenter. A true pro is gonna build exactly what you’re dreaming of, especially if you hand them a solid blueprint. And obviously, if you give them a killer design to work with, too. If they're just staring at you blankly because they don't get the drawing, then honestly, they should just pack up their tools and call it a day. But I totally get where you're coming from about building the dummy yourself. It’s probably best, really, because while you’re actually putting it together, you can tweak all those tiny little details that'll make your training sessions way smoother later on.
ALSO, this goes for you too, man. You're better off just finding a decent wooden log and grabbing some materials for the arms and legs. Just roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. But seriously, every single time you go to drill or cut something, maybe think about it three times first—like, ask yourself if it’s actually how you want it to look—and measure, and then measure again. It is always, always harder to fix a mistake than it is to just do it right the first time. I don't mean to freak you out or anything, I'm just trying to point you toward the easiest, best way to get this done. If you let someone else do it, you're definitely gonna find something you hate about it since you weren't there to oversee the whole process. Plus, I might come up with some random idea while I'm working on mine, and if you're not doing it, I wouldn't even know how to tell them to change it for you. And honestly? Wood is just the way to go for a dummy.

I'm going to tinker with the plans a bit more before I dive in. I found some great blueprints,

tracked down that woodworking book by Janich, and I'll watch a few more YouTube tutorials on wood processing, then we're off.👍

Good advice is worth its weight in gold.👍 Thanks,😉

Roger Gonzalez said:Look, if you hand a blueprint to a local carpenter, they’re just going to stare at you blankly. I took mine to two different shops. My wife actually drew up the specs in AutoCAD—down to the last millimeter. You should have seen the look on the carpenter's face when he realized where the arm holes were supposed to go... and then I had to sit there trying to explain the logic behind it. People love doing complex stuff, but this? This is foreign to them. They're scared to touch it because they don't understand what they're looking at. Honestly, I get it. You probably need to find a carpenter who actually practices Wing Chun.

Just build it yourself. It’s about 20 times cheaper, though it’ll definitely make you sweat. You don't need anything fancy—just a saw, hammer, chisel, drill, angle grinder, and a welder. You can pick up materials for next to nothing; most people see scrap wood as junk they want to sell, but to us, it's raw material. Sure, the finish won't look professional, but who cares? There's a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself. For the torso, skip the PVC pipe everyone uses and go with a traditional wooden log; it feels better when you hit it. Also, maybe don't keep a heavy training dummy in your apartment. The noise might piss off your neighbors.

Megan White4, thanks for the reply. If I decide to take this on, I guess I'll have to become a

part-time carpenter. 🙂 I've seen people using those PVC pipes filled with

concrete to add weight. I'd still need to fabricate the arms and legs, though. But hey,

whatever. Anyway, good luck if you dive into the build—take some photos and send them

to my inbox whenever you can.😉

Best regards,

Seriously though, does nobody here actually know where you can get a doll made?

Ronald Morris3 said:Can anyone actually get these made in a city like Chicago, and if so—how did those of you who already own them track them down?

Can anyone actually get these made in a city like Chicago, and if so—how did those of you who already own them track them down?

I’m looking to get my hands on a Mook Yong—any idea what the online word is regarding the current market? $1333 Also, does anyone know a decent carpenter who could custom-build one for roughly $500 at most?

Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

Best,