PVC Saber 'Memnoch'

[RevengeoftheSeth]

After finishing my first MHS-style saber, I really wanted to try my hand at PVC. I had a lot of inspiration from different sabersmiths here in the forums, such as Jay-Gon, Darth Midian and HAVOK. This saber took me about a week from start to finish. I fully intend to put in a Red Rebel Star and the 2010 Hasbro Sound Board. The electronics have not been ordered, as you can see I haven't even drilled the switch hole, yet. The switch will go on the black overlay just below the blade screw.

Materials Used:
1", 1.25", 1.5" PVC plumbing pipe (the 40-Graded type)
1" PVC plumbing end cap
3x Rounded 8-32 Screws
1x Wood Screw with 8-32 inner threading (thanks, Jay-Gon)

Tools Used:
Black and Decker RTX 3-Speed Rotary Tool
Hacksaw
Black and Decker 14.4V Cordless Drill
Valspar Plastic Paints in Black, Red and Clear Coat
220-Grit Sandpaper

No other tools (drill press, table saw, etc) were used in the production of this hilt.

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[alreadyRogue]

Its probably too late, but the roundedness of the emitter contrasts your sithlike hilt, I would suggest redremeling it to act as a spine. So have the same basic shape but have the bottom part come to a point. It would look much more sithlike. But other than that the dremelwork is amazing and it is a great looking saber, can't wait to see it finished.

[Jedi-Loreen]

I think you could have used some better looking screws, but other than that, I like it.

[Crystal Chambers]

Good job! I'm not sure that suggestion makes it any more or less sith but still not a bad idea.

Apparently this year stylized PVC sabers and elaborate crystal chambers are in.

[Sunrider]

I like it. Besides the color of red, great pvc hilt.

[Jedi_Knight_Zekk]

I don't lknow about some of the suggestions, but I really like this saber! Good job!

[mihunai]

As far as PVC sabers go, you got yourself a winner right there!
Not sure how a switch will work right below the blade retention screw though...

mTm

[Skottsaber]

I like it! Crystal you're right, PVC is taking off!
I concur that some button head screws could be used for a less "earth-like" effect, but its entirely up to you.

[RevengeoftheSeth]

I think you could have used some better looking screws, but other than that, I like it.

Yeah, it's all I could find in 8-32 at Lowes that didn't look COMPLETELY rediculous. I plan on changing them out for a black annodized look, later.


I like it. Besides the color of red, great pvc hilt.

It's actually a really good color in person, my stupid camera didn't do it justice. It looks semi-pink in the pictures and its really a nice deep red.


As far as PVC sabers go, you got yourself a winner right there!
Not sure how a switch will work right below the blade retention screw though...

mTm

I'm putting the switch there to hold the LED assembly in place via a suggestion by Jay-Gon. I may switch to a Lux I if it gets too hot. And if the blade retention screw is too close, I can always put a screw there and move it up higher on the blade.


I like it! Crystal you're right, PVC is taking off!
I concur that some button head screws could be used for a less "earth-like" effect, but its entirely up to you.

Yeah, I agree. It's a work in progress, so I might make some changes before the final product is released (blade and all).

[Darth Midian]

Seth that looks awesome. Good design, nice clean cuts, edges look smooth, good job. I like the name, are you an Anne Rice fan? Memnoch the Devil was an awesome book.

[thejedilestat]

not bad... i like the black half rings/grip

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Switch will work great there, used the same type on my "Youngling" hilt for my son. Good work man.

[ThreeQuadFive]

I like it!:cool:

[HAVOK]

SWEET!

I love it, very nice job on the sanding and edges!

the only thing ( and I noticed this with my sabers as well) if you use the wrong colors in the paint it makes the hilt look.... fake ( if thats the word im looking for). This is the reason I sand and age mine.

although it is PVC!

again awesome job~

[RevengeoftheSeth]

Seth that looks awesome. Good design, nice clean cuts, edges look smooth, good job. I like the name, are you an Anne Rice fan? Memnoch the Devil was an awesome book.

Thanks, man :mrgreen: Memnoch the Devil was one of my favorite books of the Anne Rice Series.


not bad... i like the black half rings/grip


Switch will work great there, used the same type on my "Youngling" hilt for my son. Good work man.


I like it!:cool:


SWEET!

I love it, very nice job on the sanding and edges!

the only thing ( and I noticed this with my sabers as well) if you use the wrong colors in the paint it makes the hilt look.... fake ( if thats the word im looking for). This is the reason I sand and age mine.

although it is PVC!

again awesome job~

Thanks to all for the support!

[jin starkiller]

very cool looking ....if you shop at Lowes check out the electrical section they have brass and black screws for lightfixture globes that would work :)

[JRD1]

Good looking Saber! PVC is fun I think. It's a lot like working with wood imo!:mrgreen:

[RevengeoftheSeth]

very cool looking ....if you shop at Lowes check out the electrical section they have brass and black screws for lightfixture globes that would work :)

Good idea, I'll go check that out tonight.


On a side note, I left the pommel one while it was still drying and the damn thing is stuck, now. I have to jam a dowel down the saber a few times I think.