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xwingband

06-06-2006, 06:43 PM

Well Parks usually keeps it simple for construction. That saber is based on an inner tube (the black part with ribs) and an outer cutout tube. You could at least do those parts closely with on your own since it's rather easy parts to get. The reveal has been done too... for LED and EL. Simply wrap the EL or for LED inside the cutout tube put a diffuser tube like you would on the blade and a second LED.

Now the claws... I haven't seen anyone without lots of machinery having too much luck making them.[:(]

The LED kit has: the resistor, LED, lens, optics, switch and battery pack.

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OrientalTerra

06-07-2006, 03:43 PM

sorry, can you be more expecific?
like
Example:
one ________
three_____________
and
one_____________
THANKS!

headwound

06-07-2006, 09:34 PM

so, I guess by "any idea" you in fact meant "hey can someone create a how to guide on how to replicate this lightsaber design".

LAN-ED-TUL

06-07-2006, 10:45 PM

well i made mine from scratch aluminum barstock and a aluminum pipe. i have it together with bolts for right now, but im needing to get a torch hot enough to aloow me to weld them in place instead. theyre for my great saber im making. led with a 3 watt red led and sound from a hasbro board.

as soon as i can get the claws welded on i wil pop off a few pics of it. i have already tried a propane torch with 2 different types tips, and not hot enough yet, so next step is a regular or mapp torch to see if i can get it hot enough to weld. i have special rods to use to weld with i got off ebay from some guy.

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Jedi-Loreen

06-08-2006, 12:13 AM

One, three and one? Is that how we count? 

Or maybe dance? [:p]

In order to see the Light, you must sometimes risk the Dark.

Derthh_Mawlz

06-08-2006, 11:15 AM

I think he was making a shopping list example, ie:

one sinktube
three thingamabobs
and
one fusion reactor

james3

06-08-2006, 12:21 PM

...And a partridge in a pear tree.

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Mi Gin Gonn

06-08-2006, 02:53 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jedi-Loreen

One, three and one? Is that how we count? 
Or maybe dance? [:p]
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That's pretty snide, Loreen. As super-duper PC as you try to come across, I'd think you'd give someone with a language barrier to overcome a little more benefit of the doubt.

And for the record, I (and I'm sure I'm not alone here), think you need to give the whole spelling/grammar-nazi thing a rest. It's quite boring. I agree that people make themselves look moronic when they can't even spell words that I learned in the 4th grade, but I'm not about to go around policing it.

"This is U.S. history, I can see the globe right over there..."

naashar

06-08-2006, 03:13 PM

Zoinks, Scoob! It appears a limit has been reached...

You don't need to see any identification.

OrientalTerra

06-08-2006, 08:41 PM

Since iam doing a shoping list becouse iam latin and i live in Perú
so buy the materials in this website it like 90 dolars cuz the send
90 U.S dollars its about S./292.50 soles ...that`s expencive...
someone can do a shopping list about the materials that i need to do a lighsaber(any lightsaber...but is the model like my first post better)
I hope you guys can help me

Thanks!

PS:If someone can send me some ebook about it (in english or spanish) send it to: orientalterra@walla.com or orientalterra@hotmail.com

Thanks you so much for the help!

Strydur

06-09-2006, 01:19 AM

/bite tongue

Tim
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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 05:01 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Mi Gin Gonn

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Jedi-Loreen

One, three and one? Is that how we count? 
Or maybe dance? [:p]
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That's pretty snide, Loreen. As super-duper PC as you try to come across, I'd think you'd give someone with a language barrier to overcome a little more benefit of the doubt.

And for the record, I (and I'm sure I'm not alone here), think you need to give the whole spelling/grammar-nazi thing a rest. It's quite boring. I agree that people make themselves look moronic when they can't even spell words that I learned in the 4th grade, but I'm not about to go around policing it.

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Time to get the pop....

Crap! I'm out of Popcorn! And the Dr. Pepper is flat!!! NOOOO!!!!!

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james3

06-09-2006, 05:23 AM

New supplies just came in sir! We have 18 cans or Dr. Pepper, Two bags of Extra Butter popcorn but...Damn! The kettle corn took some flak from the last round of fire. Sorry Sir, should we call in for more support?

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Do-Clo

06-09-2006, 05:27 AM

Better send out for pizza this could be a long one. The trenches are are dug and we are well fortified.[:p]

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james3

06-09-2006, 05:43 AM

New York Style, Chicago Style, or just classic fast food pizza?

Something with Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, and Green Peppers for me.

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Do-Clo

06-09-2006, 07:11 AM

Hold the green peppers, and classic is fine

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james3

06-09-2006, 10:31 AM

I am good with that. Anyone have any coupons? Do we need wings or breadsticks anything like that?

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 10:45 AM

Yes! I love breadsticks!

Can I get some HOTT!! peppers too? You know the kind that are so hot you don't need to put the pizza in the oven! lol[:p]

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Do-Clo

06-09-2006, 10:51 AM

The hot peppers sounds good and we need some wings with blue cheese.

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james3

06-09-2006, 10:53 AM

<center>Habaneros!!!</center>

No problem got some right here, the pepper so nice it burns ya twice[;)]

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 10:58 AM

If you like hot peppers I urge you to try the "Thai Dragon"!

The best balance of heat and taste, in my opinion.

My mother-in-law is from Vietnam, they've got a lot of that stuff over there. I love her cooking!

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james3

06-09-2006, 11:11 AM

I LOVE HOT!

I am always looking to try new peppers and sauces and anything else for that matter. Dave's Insanity sauce is on the table about as often as Ketchup in our house.
If i go to a store and ask for "Thai Dragon" will they know what I am looking for?

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 11:16 AM

They may, but you might want to scope out your local Vietnames store.

If all else fails, I could send you some seeds, and you could grow yor oun like I do.[8D]

Edit: I keep forgetting about the sig...

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james3

06-09-2006, 11:25 AM

Now that is good stuff right there. I always know it is another great Do-Clo original when I see the puppy jar.[:D]

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 11:27 AM

Yeah, oops!

I copied the link, and didn't change it to mine...

Here's what they look like.
http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/pix/m/seeds/8/81.jpg

And since the sight doesn't want to cooperate with quoting, here's the link to a good description. Thai Dragon peppers (http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/us/en/product/81/1)

Edit again: (I think this is #6)
That sight is selling 15 seeds for $4.00. One dryed out pepper will give you 30!

They go great in stir-fry.
I put them in my Buffalo Wing Sauce.
You can put them on anything you want hot, because they actually Taste good! Unlike Habaneros that I think are on this Earth only for bragging rights. lol

I always keep a bag of fresh ones on hand.

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james3

06-09-2006, 11:45 AM

I think those are the puppies that they drop in my General Tso's Chicken at the place I order at down here. Darn good stuff indeed.

So you have some seeds huh?

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 11:53 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by james3

I think those are the puppies that they drop in my General Tso's Chicken at the place I order at down here. Darn good stuff indeed.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Yes they are. But those have all the flavor and heat cooked out of them. You must eat them raw to fully appreciate them!

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by james3

So you have some seeds huh?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I don't know if I have any on hand right now, but I have 2 plants in the ground right now, (along with 2 Habaneros) and my M.I.L. gets them for me on a regular basis, so I'm sure I can get one to you soon. If you can't find any around you.

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james3

06-09-2006, 12:08 PM

Dang Firebird, I've gone and spilled my Diet Dr. Pepper all over the floor after laughing like a nut case on the little edit note.

EDIT- Now ya made me do it.
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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 12:21 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by james3

Dang Firebird, I've gone and spilled my Diet Dr. Pepper all over the floor after laughing like a nut case on the little edit note.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Just don't get it in the keyboard!
Been there, done that!

Did we loose Do-Clo?
Does he not like my little gift?
Or did he go to get the pizza?

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james3

06-09-2006, 12:29 PM

Pizza run!

Hopefully, he has a store full of customers all wanting multiple phones and big family plans[:D]

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Do-Clo

06-09-2006, 02:33 PM

I have been busy all afternoon, the sig is cool. We have had the puppy cookie jar since we got married and that was over 21 years ago so it has become a tradition in our house, besides if I leave it in the background of my saber pictures it is as good as a water mark.[:p]
Hey guys how did I end up being a PFC??????[:(]

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Firebird21

06-09-2006, 02:47 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Do-Clo

Hey guys how did I end up being a PFC??????[:(]<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

It's a Jedi thing, you wouldn't understand!

Besides, you ain't use'n it anyways... [:(!]

Edit: Alright, I think the crisis has been averted, time to get back on track.

Derailment topics to be diverted to The Snitz.

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I think that's a real sharp looking saber, I didn't realize there was EL wire in there. That's very cool.

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