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sev95
12-03-2010, 01:24 AM
I have decided to jump on the bandwagon and try my hand at constructing a lightsaber. I wanted to go with this design
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/ncj95/Natesfinalsaberdesign.png
with this coloring (and the mara jade style thing is actually a double female 4" connector)
http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy101/ncj95/Natesfinalsaberdesigncolored.png
so the parts list is:

1: Screw on blade holder style 17
2: 4" double female grooved connector
3: 24 1/8" button head screws
4: Ribbed v-grooved extension
5: choke style 1 short
6: Seoul P4 LED kit red
7: Pommel style 4
8: Pommel clip
9: Pommel insert style 12
10: D-ring belt mount
11: 3/38 Allen wrench
12: Machine Standard style switch hole location: 1 1/4" from edge of 4" double female grooved connector.
13: LED "TCSS style" Battle blade 1" OD (36 inches) rounded end
14: 8-32 x .3" anodized thumb screw
15: Drill & Tap Hole (8-32) location: Blade retention screw, blade holder style 17.
16: Extension Powder Coating (RGR3) Color: Black Matte Tuscan (Flat Black)
17: Hasbro econ board (and it's junk)
18: 1/8" Heatshrink
and I believe that that is done. What do you think. I am probably going to save this build for my third saber. Thanks for looking!!

sev95
12-03-2010, 08:12 AM
BTW can I use electrical tap instead of heatshrink?

Jay-gon Jinn
12-03-2010, 08:14 AM
you can, but heatshrink lasts longer....electrical tape gets warm and eventually oozes adhesive all over everything making quite a mess inside your saber. It can also fall off the wires, causing a short.

JamoUp
12-03-2010, 08:15 AM
no. electrical tape is not a substitute for heat shrink.

sev95
12-03-2010, 09:16 AM
Then should the heatshrink be adhesive or regular?

JamoUp
12-03-2010, 09:18 AM
it doesn't matter, i use regular.

Jedi-Loreen
12-03-2010, 12:25 PM
I personally don't like using the adhesive in saber wiring. It's actually more for use on wiring that may be exposed to moisture, to keep the solder joints water proof.

sev95
12-03-2010, 02:25 PM
Ok so I will just buy some regular heatshrink then.
BTW what do you think I should name this saber?

Darth Astronimus
12-04-2010, 08:27 PM
you can always name it after your self or maybe the way you feel about yourself/sabers

equinox13
12-05-2010, 01:43 AM
i recommend naming it as you make it.

cardcollector
12-05-2010, 07:29 AM
Let the saber make a name for itself. As you build it, things will happen that wil give it A personality.