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morpheus1977
07-06-2010, 08:48 AM
Quick question I have sanded all the blades I have recieved from Tim (it just looks really nice when done right). Well I just ordered one of his transwhite blades. I wanted to give it a shot. What I wanted to know is has anybody sanded one of these blades? Would it be worth it?
Arkhan
07-06-2010, 09:01 AM
I have a 3/4" blade with Corbin-style film, polywrap and sanded at 600grit

I also have a 3/4" blade in the trans-white that has no alterations.

If I had to pick between the two, I'd say the trans-white is more even, and the tip isn't as dark.

As such, I don't know how much better you'd get with any further sanding of the trans-white.

My .02
morpheus1977
07-06-2010, 09:07 AM
thanks for the infor. I have been sanding all of my blades so its kind of a habbit. (pull it out of the box and head straight for the sandpaper. I will give this a shot first to see how it looks.
Rhyen Skytracker
07-06-2010, 10:18 AM
The new trans white blades look good with out sanding.
morpheus1977
07-06-2010, 10:32 AM
The new trans white blades look good with out sanding.
Thats good to hear. I saw the one on the Darth Nihilus saber you posted it looked really good. BUT you know how things look different on video LOL
Rhyen Skytracker
07-06-2010, 10:35 AM
They look much better in person. My camera is very crappy.
morpheus1977
07-06-2010, 10:44 AM
They look much better in person. My camera is very crappy.

wanted to let you know I should be able to get the card in the mail to you today.
FenderBender
07-06-2010, 03:00 PM
Take some 1500 grit to it. It will get rid of the glare from ambient lighting. Helps the blade look better in areas that aren't totally dark.
Crystal Chambers
07-06-2010, 03:13 PM
I plan to try this with trans blades myself. They look great in brighter lighting situations except the shiny tube reflects other light sources.
cardcollector
07-06-2010, 03:29 PM
I did this with Parvus Laetitia. It turned out awesome, it is the most even blade that I own.:cool:
Rhyen Skytracker
07-06-2010, 05:13 PM
Take some 1500 grit to it. It will get rid of the glare from ambient lighting. Helps the blade look better in areas that aren't totally dark.

Thanks for the tip Fender. Looks like I am going to be very busy sanding blades. I just got 10 of them. Couldn't resist Tim's sale on them. hehe