Luke ESB Luxeon

[Artifical_Lynx]

Is it possible to make a Luke ESB Luxeon? I've only heard of theory's but I'm still not sure I think it is possible if you do it just right I've hear it's the same with the Luke ESB.

" Mind like Water "

[LAN-ED-TUL]

are you speakin of a MR fx luke esb conversion, or just making a luke esb saber with luxeon? cuz i made a luke esb from a real graflex with a blue lux led. if that helps any, but i bet you mean a MR fx saber, right?

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[Artifical_Lynx]

Yeah sorry not Graflex I mean FX lightsaber. But I bet making a Graflex Luke ESB is hard as well.

" Mind like Water "

[thestr8metaledge]

how hard was it to do the conversion for the ROTJ? about the same as the other sabers or more difficult? is the wiring at all similar to the Vader/Anakin models in the tutorials?

[Artifical_Lynx]

Yeah But what I notice is that I had the choice to switch the FX Sound module on the Luke ESB and use the Luke ROTJ Sound Module instead so I can get more life into my ESB but I don't even want to think about touching my Luke ESB. I found a Luke ESB FX Luxeon on ebay check it out so I guess it is possible.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Luxeon-LED-Luke-ESB-Custom-FX-lightsaber-not-EL_W0QQitemZ6612797046QQcategoryZ99971QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

" Mind like Water "

[Artifical_Lynx]

Here is the site where I went to find out to take apart the Luke ROTJ

http://p101.ezboard.com/fphineaslightsaberexchange62257frm4.showMessage?to picID=47.topic



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[UltraSWG]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">[i:b6c146b5ef]oh yeah I found a Luke ESB FX Luxeon on ebay check it out so I guess it is possible.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Luxeon-LED-Luke-ESB-Custom-FX-lightsaber-not-EL_W0QQitemZ6612797046QQcategoryZ99971QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

" Mind like Water "
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That dude says "This a first on eBay". My ass it's a first, I have done a Luke ESB on ebay and I've seen others, too.

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The Holy Luxeon Trinity

[thestr8metaledge]

yeah I've seen that page before...I was going nuts trying to find an even remotely detailed disassembly tutorial before I found that thing. so the wiring is about the same eh? good to know. so it's basically the same wires hooking up to the - and + leads on the LED as shown in the tutorials then?

[Artifical_Lynx]

Yep just don't forget that if you want to Convert a Luke ROTJ for dueling I would suggest making a Aluminum Blade holder or waiting for Tim's blade holder or having him convert for you. I've already dueled with my Luke ROTJ against a Stock Luke ROTJ and I busted his in only 4 major blows I duel hard core but if it's for light dueling you have nothing to worry about.

" Mind like Water "

[Artifical_Lynx]

Really Ultra yeah that is true but it's the first time I've ever seen a Luke ESB luxeon on Ebay but I guess you've been there longer and doing conversions so no worries. [:)]

" Mind like Water "

[Strydur]

The first conversion I did was on a luke ESB..it sold on ebay.

Tim
The Custom Saber Shop

[LAN-ED-TUL]

i see nothing in his description that says its a first on ebay. just says not many folks have one.

A very rare Luxeon saber.This is a Master Replica Luke Skywalker ESB lightsaber that has been converted to a high power 3 watt Cyan Luxeon LED.It has all the sounds and can be used for dueling.The blade is removable.This is a brand new saber and comes with original box and stand.This a first on eBay.Not many people if any Have a converted Luke ESB with a removable blade.This is a must have for any Star Wars Fan,Sith,or Jedi.Do not look at led with blade out,class 2 laser and can cause eye damage.Payment must be made within 10 days of winning.Thanks for looking


You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[thestr8metaledge]

it's the sentence right after the one that says it comes with the original box and stand.

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[Artifical_Lynx]

Dang yeah I guess your right but still I haven't seen one before. But also the Luke ESb don't exist like they used to anymore either so Converting now and days on a Luke ESB wouldn't be harder it's just finding one converted will be since now and days no one doesn't even want think about taking apart there Luke ESB's. Just a guess

" Mind like Water "

[LAN-ED-TUL]

This a first on eBay

found it. man, i skimmed right passed that sucker. the way its wrote, its almost like its not there until you pointed out location. darn. well sendem a email, tell him oh so your the inventor of luxeon mr converted saber huh? your the first one to sell one on ebay huh? hmmm, thats funny, ive seen these on here for some time now. your full of s$%^t pal. i might just do it too. i have been known to voice my opinion whether they like it or not. guess, im just a honest person. not afraid to tell the truth.

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[Hajime]

Ultra and Tim,I didn't remember yours having a removable blade.Thats my mistake.I tried to change it but someone has already bid on it.As for your reply Ultra,yeah you are an ass.Lan anytime you want to email me and tell the truth,go ahead.I'll even give my phone number if you want to talk to me.Cause I'm not afraid to tell you where you can stick your truth.[}:)]

[Do-Clo]

Hajime you do realize that children read this forum so if you have nasty words or rude comments could you in the future please just email them direct and not subject everyone to your outbursts.


Do-Clo
Don't make me destroy you...

[Strydur]

Yes mine had a removeable blade although it wasnt a very good conversion as I didnt make a aluminum blade holder for it.



Tim
The Custom Saber Shop

[Firebird21]

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[UltraSWG]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Hajime

Ultra and Tim,I didn't remember yours having a removable blade.Thats my mistake.I tried to change it but someone has already bid on it.As for your reply Ultra,yeah you are an ass.Lan anytime you want to email me and tell the truth,go ahead.I'll even give my phone number if you want to talk to me.Cause I'm not afraid to tell you where you can stick your truth.[}:)]
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I'm not about to disrespect Tim's forum by getting into a flame war with you. If you have something to say, you know my email just like everyone else.

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The Holy Luxeon Trinity

[Artifical_Lynx]

Alright just chill out everyone. Playing mad dog all over the place doesn't solve a thing. If that's what you think fine but don't go and take it out on others. If you don't like the Luke ESB luxeon on ebay for whatever reasons just keep quite about it and don't disrespect someone else who's trying to make money. Ultra, tim your guys are the best at making conversions but there are others following you too as well don't forget that. They may one day surpass you or you'll just come up with better conversions who knows but right now lets just try to calm down and have a good spring break let's forget about this topic and move on to others things. [:)] Like I said take a chill pill and let the past be the past.

" Mind like Water "

[UltraSWG]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Artifical_Lynx

If you don't like the Luke ESB luxeon on ebay for whatever reasons just keep quite about it and don't disrespect someone else who's trying to make money. Ultra, tim your guys are the best at making conversions but there are others following you too as well don't forget that.
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I'm not trying to disrespect anyone. If anything, Tim and I are the ones constantly being disrespected and robbed on ebay. I'll just leave it at that.

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Corbin|Strydur|Ultra
The Holy Luxeon Trinity

[Do-Clo]

This happens alot you build a qaulity product and someone starts copying it, I am not implying that their product is bad but one must give credit to those who have taught us how to do things by watching their succeses and failures. Thanks Tim, Corbin, Ultra for your hard work.

Do-Clo
Don't make me destroy you...

[UltraSWG]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Do-Clo

This happens alot you build a qaulity product and someone starts copying it, I am not implying that their product is bad but one must give credit to those who have taught us how to do things by watching their succeses and failures. Thanks Tim, Corbin, Ultra for your hard work.

Do-Clo
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Actually I'm not talking about people copying our work, that just comes with the territory. I'm talking about people stealing our images and copying our ad text word-for-word in order to sell their products. Tim's tutorial and Corbin's blade guide is in every "build your own saber" guide on ebay, and pics of my blades are being used to promote other people's sabers. That's disrespect and just plain thievery.

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The Holy Luxeon Trinity

[LAN-ED-TUL]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Hajime

Ultra and Tim,I didn't remember yours having a removable blade.Thats my mistake.I tried to change it but someone has already bid on it.As for your reply Ultra,yeah you are an ass.Lan anytime you want to email me and tell the truth,go ahead.I'll even give my phone number if you want to talk to me.Cause I'm not afraid to tell you where you can stick your truth.[}:)]
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really, if you dont like what you see here, then dont log in. its your choice. i was only joking about the reply thing, did you not see the LOL at the end?
but i meant what i said about the truth part. if you cant handle the heat, get out of the kitchen pal!

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[xwingband]

There's a point where the truth is no longer that. Sending a nasty e-mail would be non-productive and just being nasty for the sake of it.

Please let this drop. We're all here to make a better saber and this is doing anything but.

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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

There's a point where the truth is no longer that. Sending a nasty e-mail would be non-productive and just being nasty for the sake of it.

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You are older than your age. (You are very mature)
You will go far in life.
I'm not just blowing smoke... I just stumbled upon your age and was very shocked. I had you for at least 5yrs. older than that.

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[Hajime]

Ultra and Lan,I didn't mean any disrespect.My temper gets the best of me sometimes.Sorry Lan didn't see lol.I think both of you make amazing sabers.I respect you both for your hard work and I can give credit were it's due.I buy stuff from Tim and Corbin all the time and since I don't do conversions for people who already have FX sabers I always tell them to go to you Ultra and I'm still going to.Anyway I've fixed my mistake on eBay with the Luke ESB so I hope this ends it.

[xwingband]

Firebird21, thank you. I like this place and I hate seeing scwabbles occurring. I've gotten in a few myself but hopefully that will never happen again and I'd like to keep it to a minimum anywhere.

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[Artifical_Lynx]

No Sweat Hajime, I agree with you. It goes like this who ever did it it's happened and now since then it's come back again. All I asked is that if it was possible for a Luke ESB to be converted to Luxeon and found one on ebay. I didn't ask who created it first or who does the best. It doesn't matter who started it, it's the fact to respect others and there work. Doing Lightsaber conversions brings life in our hobbies, gives kids the opportunty to have fun with real lightsabers instead of the ones you see at Target ( no offense ) and giving those who don't know about star wars a chance too see what it's all about. I'm glad where all back together and now that we are lets do what we all do best, and Tim, Ultra and Corbin thanks for making it possible for everyone else to do what y'all do best, Converting.

" Mind like Water "

[Firebird21]

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[LAN-ED-TUL]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Hajime

Ultra and Lan,I didn't mean any disrespect.My temper gets the best of me sometimes.Sorry Lan didn't see lol.I think both of you make amazing sabers.I respect you both for your hard work and I can give credit were it's due.I buy stuff from Tim and Corbin all the time and since I don't do conversions for people who already have FX sabers I always tell them to go to you Ultra and I'm still going to.Anyway I've fixed my mistake on eBay with the Luke ESB so I hope this ends it.
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no problem, its all cool now.[:D] no ill feelings,[:D] deep breath,[:0] ahh, much better. [:D] and hajime, you also have some nice pics of the sabers you have done too. well done. [:)] they look really good. and thank you for the kind remarks, it is appreciated. i too, can sometimes blow my cool, it happens to all of us at some time. so alls forgiven, peace,[:D] and may you live long and prosper!

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[tetmatek]

I don't want to disrespect anyone but if ya think about it we are all guilty of a little ripping off. We convert MR sabers; so we are ripping off corporate america cause we stuff a LED in it and make a few bucks in doin so. I am not a big fan of corporate so it doesn't bother me cause they will take advantage of us if they saw a profit in it. Well they do cause we still buy them from them. LOL I'm confusing myself. Let's have some fun and if there's a problem just grab your saber and challenge a duel instead of nasty posting. Record it so we can see though LOL


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[james3]

Wow! was I the only one outside thinking it was summer and miss out on all the action? And don't forget what tet said cause I never tire of seeing fan film saber duals[:D]

"Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must." - Obi-Wan Kenobi

[LAN-ED-TUL]

ya know, it would be cool if somehow, all of us here from all the places we live could gather up someplace and duel. now that would be awesome!!

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[Artifical_Lynx]

Yeah that would be sweet. I'd bring out my two sabers and duel all the way I've already been dueling with my luxeon anakin and luke rotj it would be nice to have some new competition lol. [:D]

" Gentlemen your swords please we don't want to make a mess of things ", Count Dooku

[LAN-ED-TUL]

i agree, real sweet, to have a duel off and a master champ saber master given a medal. yeah, too cool.

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[Protein5000]

How do you know who wins? Points? Rounds? Judges? Submission? I like the idea of submission and the inability to safely continue lol - I suppose it's just the boxer in me - I never really did like winning on points.

Less talk, more action........

[Firebird21]

Umm....

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[LAN-ED-TUL]

probably like they do the martial arts competitions a point system. or a hit to a body part and that limbs severed, and unuseable. might be hard to do it that way tho. defiantely would have to be refereed by someone maybe even 2 ref's.

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

[thestr8metaledge]

I've dueled that way before with the severed limb rule...the only disadvantage to it (in my opinion) is that most people in cases like that automatically go for the legs. it's challenge to defend against for the person who's being attacked, but it doesn't make for much variety when you're the spectator. how about a three to seven hit match? first person to x number of hits wins the duel, but both competitors retain full use of all limbs. it seems to me that this would make it more interesting...with no lost mobility both fighters would have to be more alert because they still have the full other person to deal with. if you were in such a duel this would also make it more interesting to your spectators, because when your oponent has 100% of his defenses up it forces you to be more creative with your strikes.
on a side note, a low set number of hits required to win would also ensure that matches went quickly enough so that everyone gets a turn.

also (last thought) for an extra challenge, perhaps the people dueling are required to call out the spot on the body that they intend to hit before they hit it for it to count, as in aikido?

[Protein5000]

Kinda like fencing, although calling out the limb you are going to hit might interfere with reflex action - untouched instinct always produces the best results.

Less talk, more action........

[LAN-ED-TUL]

yeah, calling out shots would suck. then the guy knows whats coming. i think a ruling for leg shots would need to be made. no leg shots unles a arm was taken off first or something like that.

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[Derthh_Mawlz]

What does all this have to do with a question on a Luke ESB Lux conversion? No wonder newbies don't bother to read through the forums before asking questions, too much fluff and off topic posts...

[Strydur]

Just consider it initiate initiation.

Tim
The Custom Saber Shop

[xwingband]

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Derthh_Mawlz

What does all this have to do with a question on a Luke ESB Lux conversion? No wonder newbies don't bother to read through the forums before asking questions, too much fluff and off topic posts...
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This topic got off topic from post #4... so yours is just as off topic. A newbie, as least the breed of newbie we don't like, doesn't even bother to look so reading isn't an issue.[;)]

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[Artifical_Lynx]

Yeah I wonder what ever happened to the Luke ESB Luxeon topic man that's crazy. Still I wonder will tim ever make a tutorial for the Luke ESB FX somday? I've heard and seen it is possible but is it harder than the Luke ROTJ or there both the same?

" Gentlemen your swords please we don't want to make a mess of things ", Count Dooku

[GreytaleNovastar1138]

lol @ Luke ESB Luxeon now... so much for the topic!

As to Kendo--actually, you are supposed to call out the target AS you hit it. Not afterward. Afterward (in strict Kendo) would be bad form "futeisai".

Anyhow... I am still curious as how to modify a 6AA Luke and allow it to be a 3w Luxeon with a blade holder that allows for a few inches of strength down the emitter part of the hilt. From what I hear--not enough room for it to be safe for duelling.

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[Derthh_Mawlz]

I'd still like to know how to convert an MR ESB Luke also, they are great looking hilts. I have two of them that are DOA. I'd like to get them apart to see if its just a wiring issue and can get them working again, and failing that, convert them to Lux, even if I have to use different guts.

[james3]

If your lookin' to gut it and start over I would say use the Anakin when it comes out, the graflex but that may be too small or have Tim custom do a blade holder for you.

Have you taken one apart yet? It shouldn't be to tough to do, as it is still the classic graflex style. I agree that it is a nice hilt and the only reason that I think it hasn't gotten more attention is it as well as the other early FX's seem to have a little more collector's appeal.

Heck if you don't get 'er done in the next few weeks give me a call and we will work on it once I have my new REAL workspace.

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[Derthh_Mawlz]

Im hoping I can get one of them to work by replacing the switch or finding a loose wire or something. I hear you have to drill out the rivets to get the guts out? I think I need to get a rivet kit when I put it back together?

[Derthh_Mawlz]

BTW, drilling out the back rivets works fine, makes the whole assembly come out 1,2,3. Use a small bit and they come right out.

[Artifical_Lynx]

I have a Luke ESB Luxeon FX look at the LED Colors / Blades and select cyan.

"Lightness in body"

[archammer2]

Oi, that was a good read. :P

Might as well add to the problem...

I've been bidding on a Lube ESB MR saber on eBay, thinking that the seller made a mistake and meant it was an Anakin. Yeah, silly me. I was buying it solely so I could convert it to an LED. But now? Now, I'm not so sure about it. I'm not exactly the handiest person in the world, and I can't really affor to screw it up, but...

Is it possible for the Anakin kit (when it comes out) to work with the Luke ESB hilt? Or at least some way to jerri-rig it? I haven't looked at the thread for taking apart the Luke saber yet, but will shortly.

Anyone? Tim? Any thoughts and/or bits of help?

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[Derthh_Mawlz]

If it fits inside the diameter of the luke hilt, you could always use a little duct tape to build up until it fits. It's not going to be the sturdiest thing around though as duct tape will have some small amount of flex, but it you aren't doing heavy dueling you should be ok.

[Matt Thorn]

Hate to revive an ancient thread like this, but someone here in Japan just asked me about the possibility of converting an ESB Luke to a Luxeon. Until today, I didn't even know there was such a thing as an ESB Luke Force FX Lightsaber. It's been two and a half years since this thread died. Has anyone found a relatively easy solution in the meantime? Does Tim's ROTS Anakin conversion kit work with this saber? Can something like a Darth Maul kit be jury-rigged? (I'm using that one to convert an AOTC Anakin at the moment.) Is it really that different from an ANH Luke? Judging from this thread, it sounds like a bugger just to dismantle. :confused:

[Matt Thorn]

This guy is quite serious about having his ESB Luke converted. I asked him if he could send it to me so that I could try to take it apart and see how it might be done. I've looked and can't find anything like a "How to dismantle an ESB Luke" tutorial anywhere. But after reading this review (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=276) and seeing the pics, I can see why this guy loves this saber so much. It really does have a more authentic look than the ROTS Anakin. Can anyone offer any advice on taking one apart? Obviously, I don't want to damage this guy's saber unless I'm certain it's both necessary and can be fixed afterwards. I would be very grateful for any advice.

[chaos]

Theres a disassembly thread on FX-saber, here it is:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1043.0

Having converted my one, I have to say it's one of the hardest to do!!

If you do go ahead with it be careful when drilling out the rivets on the grips, if you push to hard the rivits will just spin round and mess up the grips. Luckily I had a spare hilt, I just replaced the damaged grips with ones of that. Also the buttons are hard to remove with out damaging them.

This is probably my least favourite saber, just because of the size! Its way to big.

[Matt Thorn]

Theres a disassembly thread on FX-saber, here it is:

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1043.0

Having converted my one, I have to say it's one of the hardest to do!!

If you do go ahead with it be careful when drilling out the rivets on the grips, if you push to hard the rivits will just spin round and mess up the grips. Luckily I had a spare hilt, I just replaced the damaged grips with ones of that. Also the buttons are hard to remove with out damaging them.

This is probably my least favourite saber, just because of the size! Its way to big.

Chaos, that was a huge help. Many thanks. What did you use for a blade holder?

[chaos]

I originally just used the stock blade holder, as it was just going to be a display piece. But then I replaced the blade holder from my ultra Luke ROTJ saber with a TCSS blade holder, i put the ultra blade holder in the ESB.

I had to dremel out the stock blade holder so it would fit in. Its still just a display piece but the blade fits in it better now.

So with a bit of work the MR FX Maul conversion kit might work. You just have to have it sticking out the emitter abit. Heres what my one looks like:

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[Matt Thorn]

I originally just used the stock blade holder, as it was just going to be a display piece. But then I replaced the blade holder from my ultra Luke ROTJ saber with a TCSS blade holder, i put the ultra blade holder in the ESB.

I had to dremel out the stock blade holder so it would fit in. Its still just a display piece but the blade fits in it better now.

So with a bit of work the MR FX Maul conversion kit might work. You just have to have it sticking out the emitter abit. Heres what my one looks like:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2500/dscf6031xs7.jpg

Thanks. Since part of the charm of the EBS Luke is the light showing through the emitter, I think I'll try to cut the Maul holder down and fit it deeper into the hilt. It'll be that much less sturdy, but I don't think this guy will be using it for dueling.

[Matt Thorn]

Turns out the guy can't afford what I'm asking, and offering a lower price would make it not worth my time, so I'm filing that away as a possible future project. ;)

[xwingband]

The above is pretty much what I did. I took a plain aluminum tube though. Dremel and slide it in. Works fine.

[Matt Thorn]

I just did a conversion using the Darth Maul conversion kit, which is pretty much a perfect fit. The only problem I've had is that even after shaving off plenty of plastic from the interior of the case, the sliding switch presses against the blade holder. I finally managed to get things shaved down enough so that the switch moves reasonably smoothly, but the switch still seems to occasionally short out (turning off the saber) because of contact with the aluminum blade holder. I've insulated it with electrical tape, but the movement of the switch seems to wear through the tape. Has anyone else had this sort of problem?