Qui Gon Lightsaber by Rhyen Skytracker

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Here is my Qui Gon Jinn lightsaber prototype v1. I used a new machinist friend of mine to make part of it. We used everything from a wire EDM to a 5 axis CNC mill to a manual lathe and mill on this one. I think it turned out very nicely. I used gloss black powder coating on this one but for the the next ones I will probably try to get it anodized. This has a Petite Crouton in it and to access the sd card you just unscrew the pommel, move the speaker out of the way and the sd card can be accessed. For this one I also had to put the recharge port inside the hilt in the top section. On the next ones I will be using smaller recharge ports and putting them under the PC in the bottom of the saber. This saber took months and months to plan and I hope y'all enjoy it as much as I do.



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[Arkhan]

I've been watching your progress on this one. The DEEP grooves and custom internal volume are top-notch. I was wondering just how you managed to cut rectangular shapes down the length of the main hilt, cnc or not. EDM?

[Rhyen Skytracker]

It was a wire EDM that cut the rectangular with a circle under it through 8 1/2" of solid aluminum. I had to drill a pilot hole all the way through but once that was done the wire EDM cut through it like it was butter.

[Loachri MacTalabh]

It is by far the best Qui-Gon I have ever seen, (with the exception of Liam Neeson's).:D Your workmanship is phenomenal!

Sloth better look out, cause you are on the fast track becoming a competitor.;)

[bk_renesis]

Wow man, you hit this one out of the ball park bro... That's some fine machine work there, been following on fxsabers and it's a pleasure to see the final outcome. Then you say the next ones will be better! There's no stopping this guy!!!

[Rafalema]

Best Qui-Gon ever.

That's pretty much it.

[Kaiozero]

Master Rhyen this is a true piece of art, you have really done it justice and anyone should be honored to be able to get their hands on it. Top job mate!

[Lawrs1]

One word


Awesome saber Wade



Ok Ok that was three words

[slothfurnace]

Unbelievable. Most excellent work here, Wade.

Apart from that, I am speechless.

[Knighthammer]

I've been watching this build as well - really nicely done!

[Crystal Chambers]

Very nice! The sound seems louder from the side then the pommel which is REALLY cool. I think you've bend space time in the process of this build because the foreground is moving..We-ird! lol. Looks like you somehow shot your vid on a waterbed..hehe

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Sorry about the video, I shot it while the TARDIS was in motion. LOL

[Noyl Wendor]

Awsome work! One of the best looking Qui-gon hilts I've seen. :)

[eastern57]

Outsanding hilt Rhyen, just outstanding! And great photography too. ;)

[Boj-Vaati Mau]

Excellent, Wade! The grooves are indeed incredibly groovy, man! Those really set your rendition apart. Great craftsmanship and an excellent replica.

[mihunai]

Well Wade, I gotta hand it to you,
you know how to build some cool sabers!

I hope this one wasn't that much trouble ;)

mTm

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Here is what the finished pommel insert looks like. These turned out very nice and I will probably start putting them in most of my sabers.
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/WIP/Secret%20Qui%20Gon/th_DSCN0569.jpg (http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/WIP/Secret%20Qui%20Gon/?action=view&current=DSCN0569.jpg)http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/WIP/Secret%20Qui%20Gon/th_DSCN0572.jpg (http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/wadeh13/WIP/Secret%20Qui%20Gon/?action=view&current=DSCN0572.jpg)

[Lawrs1]

Pommel insert looks great Wade

[Kaiozero]

Fantastic looking, and a great way to signature your work.

[Rafalema]

Gorgeous! :cool::cool:

Was this done by your CNC guy, or did you do it yourself?

[Vox-Xin Vangear]

Just amazing. Really fantastic work here. Keep up the great work!!

[Natesroom]

awww you stole my idea for my pommel insert!

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Gorgeous! :cool::cool:

Was this done by your CNC guy, or did you do it yourself?

It was done with a wire EDM and a CNC mill. The mill made the circles and steps the right size and the wire EDM cut out the logo.

[Natesroom]

Yeah i got a cnc here that will do 1/16" and i was thinking of doing something like that... Very cool Rhyen! Love your work and willingness to share it with others