Lord Zen
12-23-2014, 07:55 AM
Hi Everyone,
I would really like to see what creative ideas people have came up with for the Graflex synchronization sockets.
While doodling with my build I came up with a few variants of the two pin layout that I want to share.
They're not wild and crazy, but I find it's the little details that make a difference.
A standard socket with two short Graflex electrical pins (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-short-Graflex-style-electrical-pins--P87.aspx):
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps9869c8df.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps9869c8df.jpg.html)
Using the brass connector plate in a reverse direction and ageing with brass black:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsf7fecf2b.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsf7fecf2b.jpg.html)
Removing one of the pins so the blade light can shine through:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps0f7e3ab1.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps0f7e3ab1.jpg.html)
Mixing a short (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-short-Graflex-style-electrical-pins--P87.aspx) and long (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-Graflex-electrical-pins--P130.aspx) pin together:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg2_zpsc3efc224.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg2_zpsc3efc224.jpg.html)
Using a 3-48 cap screw. I had to file the thread down a little so it doesn't protrude into the blade holder chamber. I've also lightly sanded it to age it a little. I might try using some brass paint to match it closer to the pin:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg3_zps71f7a000.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg3_zps71f7a000.jpg.html)
The long piece of brass connector that normally attaches to the pin under the red button is used here. I trimmed and shaped the piece to span across both pins, and drilled a secondary hole. Aged with brass black:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps28578c50.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps28578c50.jpg.html)
Replacing one of the pins with the cap screw:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsa181aa11.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsa181aa11.jpg.html)
If you have other ideas please post pictures :D
I would really like to see what creative ideas people have came up with for the Graflex synchronization sockets.
While doodling with my build I came up with a few variants of the two pin layout that I want to share.
They're not wild and crazy, but I find it's the little details that make a difference.
A standard socket with two short Graflex electrical pins (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-short-Graflex-style-electrical-pins--P87.aspx):
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps9869c8df.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps9869c8df.jpg.html)
Using the brass connector plate in a reverse direction and ageing with brass black:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsf7fecf2b.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsf7fecf2b.jpg.html)
Removing one of the pins so the blade light can shine through:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps0f7e3ab1.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps0f7e3ab1.jpg.html)
Mixing a short (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-short-Graflex-style-electrical-pins--P87.aspx) and long (http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Set-of-4-Graflex-electrical-pins--P130.aspx) pin together:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg2_zpsc3efc224.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg2_zpsc3efc224.jpg.html)
Using a 3-48 cap screw. I had to file the thread down a little so it doesn't protrude into the blade holder chamber. I've also lightly sanded it to age it a little. I might try using some brass paint to match it closer to the pin:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg3_zps71f7a000.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg3_zps71f7a000.jpg.html)
The long piece of brass connector that normally attaches to the pin under the red button is used here. I trimmed and shaped the piece to span across both pins, and drilled a secondary hole. Aged with brass black:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps28578c50.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zps28578c50.jpg.html)
Replacing one of the pins with the cap screw:
http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/LordZenSaber/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsa181aa11.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/LordZenSaber/media/Graflex%20Socket%20Variants/imagejpg1_zpsa181aa11.jpg.html)
If you have other ideas please post pictures :D