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xwingband
03-14-2006, 07:33 PM
Does anyone think a complete intro to what we do would be of any use?

I mean a "I've never touched a tool or electronics in my life but this is some cool stuff" kind of person. A intro to how we got up to this point and how we did it kind of thing. A saber building primer I guess.

I don't know if this would be of use or just a waste of time. I was just idly thinking of this while driving that some might want a different description other than the "this is what we use" type of description that the EL/LED topic is doing.

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Firebird21
03-14-2006, 07:41 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

I don't know if this would be of use or just a waste of time. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">


Do you remember yesterday? lol

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SaberGirl
03-14-2006, 08:50 PM
Thats the type of thing that I have been discussing with Tim. So he added a little snippit like that on the main page of the store...

When Tim started this whole thing, for him to say 'Hey, they have this cool electroluminescent wire that lights up and I can make a saber with it, all i have to do is take a little of this, solder this and that, and wire this to here!' The first thing I remember thinking is 'whatever it is that you are taking, I'd like some'
I'd never heard of this, or even had an idea it existed.. lol.

xwing, for sure, if you wanna make a complete noobie intro, that would be fantastic!! We really appreciate everything you do on the boards here, keep up the great work, and remember to be nice to the noobies :)

xwingband
03-14-2006, 09:06 PM
That's exactly what I'm going for. Half the time people don't know this type of tech exists and what we use it for is only a tiny segment of the real life uses of it. I bet until people saw MR FX's they would have never even looked this kind of stuff up.

The first time I saw a Luxeon LED outside of a saber was this year... in a lamp an architecture student had made. lol

I'll keep this in mind. I think I'll be done with the index this week. I'll probably go back and read the places that this got started so I can get the facts right. Even years later I get excited reading Corbin's thread and the "new lighting strat" thread at ASAP.[:D]

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Nightwing
03-14-2006, 09:50 PM
Yes, a noob intro would be great. It's taken me like four months to learn all this crazy stuff. (of course, now I'm a knight because of it, so I guess that's alright. [:D])

Firebird21
03-14-2006, 09:55 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nightwing

Yes, a noob intro would be great. It's taken me like four months to learn all this crazy stuff. (of course, now I'm a knight because of it, so I guess that's alright. [:D])
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Only took me 2 weeks...
lol

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xwingband
03-14-2006, 09:58 PM
To gain all the knowledge or posts.[:p]

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Firebird21
03-14-2006, 09:59 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

To gain all the knowledge or posts.[:p]<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

There's a difference? [?]

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james3
03-14-2006, 10:11 PM
I was sneaking around here for months before my first post I then I just went nuts from there. I think it was about two weeks when I hit knight too.

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Tenric Starkindler
03-14-2006, 11:04 PM
I'd say it's a good idea:
1) because it would cut down on the NOOB questions.
2) it would give the newcommers a good idea of what happens around here and why.
3) it would likely encourage a number of those new people to order from the store (which is the goal right?? [:D])


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GFORCE13
03-14-2006, 11:52 PM
Definitely a Great Idea!!![8D]

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SaberGirl
03-15-2006, 12:15 AM
I wouldnt count on it cutting down the amount of questions, but it gives ya' a good "all in one for newbs" link to give them when they ask.


If they are anything like me, they like to be pointed RIGHT where they need to be without too much time researching LOL :)

LAN-ED-TUL
03-15-2006, 03:31 AM
yep, i think its a good idea too. have that on main page as well. make the link, saying maybe something like, important information for new visitors, please read, or something like that. lol

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desertscorpion
03-15-2006, 08:06 AM
I think that's an excellent idea! Xwing, you really are sharp and creative! I've noticed how you've kind of started to evolve into a kind, considerate mentor for this site. Your patience with the noobs is proof positive. Your barbs are falling off. Tim must be really thankful to have you!

I think that the intro would be great. I think it will also help "suck in" some people who used to think that their MR saber was so great. I know that the first time I saw an LED saber on ebay, I thought "my MR saber is nothing!" "This is the baddest thing I've ever seen!" I emailed the seller and he mentioned this site. So here I am. I'm hoping this site will become the SUPREME POWER in homemade sabers.

james3
03-15-2006, 09:07 AM
An intro would help out alot of people. I have always had folks asking me how did I make PVC sabers and asst. blasters from wood, PVC and anything I could think of. One of two things seems to always happen: The lightbulb goes on and they totally understand what I saying or they have the "deer in headlights look" about half way through and I know they are going to either ask if I can make them one or their going to forget about it.

I agree that if good basic information is layed out in one spot it would help.

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supertrogdor
03-15-2006, 09:16 AM
That would likely bet the next best segment on the page your making
we have links to all the major subjects that get introduced
i suppose in the noob thread you could add in segments like
soldering, electronics basics, and such a few things to get them over the hump of how in the ruddy (#$*%&) do you attatch a wire to a circuit borad? and similar questions
Grand idea altogether, and as sabergirl mentioned it gives us a link to which we can reference them
Tim, any chance it could be made forum id number 1?

xwingband
03-15-2006, 09:49 AM
Well, it sounds like this would be a great idea. It'll be next on my to-do list.[:D] I think this will be an EPIC under taking though. I can only hope it gets sold on ebay someday.[:D]

It seems there are many ideas of what it should contain... I was thinking somewhat of a history lesson, but it seems an absolute basics tutorial hits a chord too. Maybe pics of soldering and tube cutting... I don't know. Give suggestions please.[:D]

Like SaberGirl said sometimes we lose touch with what it's like to not know about this. To us it's solder this and that, slap blade on and WOO[:0] Saber!

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Mur-Pa DiLos
03-15-2006, 10:11 AM
All I can say X-wing is great idea, and
May the force be with you, master[:D]

james3
03-15-2006, 12:17 PM
If you need any help as far as the tutorials, pictures, etc. I'll be happy to throw a little time in. I would be more than happy for my wife and I to get some pics of basic soldering, pipe cutting with various tools, whatever, just let me know.

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archammer2
03-16-2006, 09:18 AM
Honestly, I was thinking of doing something like this, too. Mostly becuase I've just now gone past the "total n00b" stage. Before I came around here, I'd never soldered, never tapped, and didn't even know how.

I'm still learning myself, but I'd love to help in any way I can.

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Eye surgery to have shards of metal removed from your eyes are more than $5. Much more.

Firebird21
03-16-2006, 10:52 AM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by archammer2

I've just now gone past the "total n00b" stage. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

No...

You still have 5 more posts.[:D][:p]

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xwingband
03-16-2006, 12:04 PM
And a flurry of Misc topic posts gives you not the right to point that out yet.[:p]

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Firebird21
03-16-2006, 12:15 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

And a flurry of Misc topic posts gives you not the right to point that out yet.[:p]<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">


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SaberGirl
03-16-2006, 03:39 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Tim must be really thankful to have you! <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

We certainly ARE !!! Thank you xwing :)

bazuka
03-16-2006, 03:40 PM
The MR sabers is what got me interested in building my own. I'd seen Park's sabers a while back, and another EL site I've gone to sells complete EL blades for lightsabers in the $125 price range. I decided that was too expensive, then by some stroke of luck, I found TCSS. I have to admit I was a little dumbfounded the first few days though. I think including an overall product explanation would help out.

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xwingband
03-16-2006, 04:24 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by SaberGirl

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Tim must be really thankful to have you! <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

We certainly ARE !!! Thank you xwing :)
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Thanks. It's no prob. I like this site a lot. I don't mind doing some work for it.[:D]

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Do-Clo
03-16-2006, 04:45 PM
Xwing the thread index looks good with the bold headings very easy to locate the section you are looking for, the index should be a big help to all, now if people will just use it.

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GFORCE13
03-16-2006, 04:54 PM
So True, I originaly was one of those people that bought a LightSaber E-Book off of Ebay and I had already ordered the PolyCarb(1/16"Th. and Broke) from Us Plastics and afterwards totally by accident discovered Tims Site(Random Search). But Thank Xwing for all your selfless and tireless work you truely are a Jedi Master, I don't think I would have finished my 4th. Lightsaber without both of you and all of the members of this Site. I used to spend all my time on the LiningUp board but it has taken a back seat to the time I enjoy here. Thank You All.[:)]

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LAN-ED-TUL
03-17-2006, 12:56 AM
yep, i too a few years back did the lightsaber manual thing. i still have it too. ive come along ways since then tho. if i just had a lathe, i would be set. i thought i would of got the one my uncle had, but my dad sold it after he died. it was a big lathe tho. my uncle was the head machinist for a leading airline back in california.

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LDS_Trooper
03-19-2006, 07:34 PM
I think the idea is a great one.. may I offer some ideas?

I am one of those people "You mean I need tools? What's that?" :D Laugh if you must, but not all of us are tool savvy.

Here's an idea that I think would be cool.

Offer successive (sp!) kits. Here's what I mean..

1) Padawan's Kit: The very basics to make a hilt with an intro to every piece. "This is a Knurled nut, we will be using it to represent (part name here). This kit could include info on the needed tools, sandpapers and such.. Might even include one tool, like a rivet gun or something. A Padawan Kit might be offered in different materials.. an all metal hilt or a PVC hilt and express the limitations of either choice. perhaps a PVC hilt would be best for a static blade built for dueling...

2) Knight's Kit: This kit would build on the Padawan's kit and intorduce the installation of a blade. Perhaps an intro to basic electronics to install and work the blade.

3) Master's Kit: Again, builds on the Knights kit moving to a mor advanced hilt and blade, perhaps the addition of sound.

I have no clue about the inner workings of the idea presented as I am still a noob myself. I am pondering over metal vs. PCV and what tools I need. I own a MR Vader Force FX but I want my own... :D

I would like to see what the Customer Saber Shop can do. To be honest, I basically came to the site from a forum signature (I belive yours X-Wing?) and saw all this stuff that looked greek to me. I saw the Covertec Clips and was intrigued but leary of the shipping, X-wing saved my lack of faith in the shop by pointing out other options here at the shop (like e-mail contact).

Perhaps the info and use of such kits would attract rather than repel future Noobs like myself.[;)]

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xwingband
03-19-2006, 07:42 PM
Yup, that was my sig. Good to see you in the forums here.[:)]

I think the idea has merit, but the analogy isn't the best since the site is primarily geared towards light-up sabers. Other stuff is welcome but that what the shop is primarily catering to.

I'm contemplating this guide and I'll probably do some soldering and dremel pics this week. I thought up a nice substitute for the quick connects... 9V connectors![:D]

Anyone want to help do some tapping pics?

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Firebird21
03-19-2006, 07:49 PM
Tell me what you need, and I'll see what I can do.

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xwingband
03-19-2006, 07:56 PM
Pictures of tapping a hole for a thumbscrew would be great. Using the one from the store would be ideal, but I doubt that's possible yet since it's a rather new offering.

If you do do this the pics have to be good. I know you'll get good quality pics, but I mean they have to be crystal clear in the process. Like show the pre-drilled hilt, then drilled, placing the tap, after a turn, cleaning the hole of shavings, etc...

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Strydur
03-19-2006, 10:22 PM
Here is a link about tapping that even has a movie..

http://www.wsavts.org/machine/machine3.htm

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LDS_Trooper
03-19-2006, 10:40 PM
Is there a group out there specifically for Sabers.. something like the BBC is for Blasters?

I mean, if this forum is for bladed sabers only, then perhaps I need to keep looking. I would like to be a part of a well rounded group. I have a bladed saber with my MR and well, its not the easiest piece to carry with that blade.

This is why I am interested in making Hilts as well as Bladed pieces.

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Do-Clo
03-19-2006, 11:34 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by LDS_Trooper

Is there a group out there specifically for Sabers.. something like the BBC is for Blasters?

I mean, if this forum is for bladed sabers only, then perhaps I need to keep looking. I would like to be a part of a well rounded group. I have a bladed saber with my MR and well, its not the easiest piece to carry with that blade.

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That is why we build sabers with removable blades, this gives you the best of both a saber with a blade or remove the blade and carry it on your belt.

Do-Clo
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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 12:00 AM
Very cool...

Which blade is best for dueling? I'm thinking the LEDs would take too much of a beating...

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Do-Clo
03-20-2006, 12:21 AM
The led is safley mounted in the saber hilt and a polycarbonate blade is used, here is a couple of places to start reading:

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/sabers/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=577

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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 12:37 AM
Hey thanks!!

I am still rather new to all of this so some of it is still greek.

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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 12:51 AM
Can the MHS ribbed extension (MHSRibbed) be used to create a saber hilt with an Obi-Wan feel to it? Also, Does anyone have any pics of this piece being used on a hilt?

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 06:06 AM
It was just offered this week so the only pics would be the ones in the store. No one could have gotten it yet.

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03-20-2006, 08:50 AM
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Thanks. It's no prob. I like this site a lot. I don't mind doing some work for it.[:D]

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And that's why no one comes unto the Father except by the Son! [:D]

All kidding aside, in all my observations, you've been nothing but helpful to those who (sincerely) seek it. I also admire our similarity in that we Do Not Suffer Fools Lightly. I cannot wait until I get my first review (scathing, or otherwise) on my 1st saber. The ribbed section has really fit into the design floating 'round my mind's eye..oh, wait. That's just a cataract. (told ya, ah'm ooolllldddd.)

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 08:53 AM
lol, maybe you do have "floaters"... my mom has those, your that old.[:p]

Or I'm that young.[:(]

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naashar
03-20-2006, 09:15 AM
"Floaters", huh? And here I was thinking I had an endless cadre of those training drones at my disposal.

That, or the butterflies from Cowboy Bebop: The Movie...

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 09:58 AM
Way off topic, but I started this topic so I'll let it slip.[:p]

"Floaters" are actual thicker parts in the fluid of the eye that have come unattached from other parts of the eye and are now floating. That's why the comment stuck out at me... They can come in between the retina and cornea and blur your vision. It's a real pain for my mom as musician when one eye sees differently than the other. I seem to take more of my dad in the vision area so hopefully I'll never have that problem.[xx(]

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naashar
03-20-2006, 10:02 AM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

Way off topic, but I started this topic so I'll let it slip.[:p]

"Floaters" are actual thicker parts in the fluid of the eye that have come unattached from other parts of the eye and are now floating. That's why the comment stuck out at me... They can come in between the retina and cornea and blur your vision. It's a real pain for my mom as musician when one eye sees differently than the other. I seem to take more of my dad in the vision area so hopefully I'll never have that problem.[xx(]

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Yikes! Things dealing with the eye, like surgeries an' such, always give me the willies. [B)]

Is she in pain? Or is it more of a nusiance thing, something to look forward to as we age, no pun intended.

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 10:14 AM
Nope, no physical pain. It gives her headaches though as much as it would be if she didin't wear her glasses. Mostly a nusiance that she has trouble reading music.

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naashar
03-20-2006, 10:42 AM
Well, cool. I'm glad of that. Thanks again for the help on my "Unto.." thread. I may have to go ahead and place an order this weekend for a hilt at least. Quietly, though. My fiancee and this house I'm settling on this month may have issue with it...[:p]

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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 02:16 PM
X-Wing, I wasn't aware that the piece was that new. Like I said, I am very new to this forum and store. I've been here only a few times to drool over the covertec.

I think I will be placing an order sometime in April depending on finances. I just spent more than I should have on books and stuff from our Church's online BookStore. [;)]

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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 03:39 PM
ok I've looked through the Thread Index (WOW Lots of great info!) but I didn't see one thing..

Could some of you more experienced saber builders discuss the design process? How do you get from "I wanna build a saber" to "Swing this around buddy.. cool huh?"

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Firebird21
03-20-2006, 03:49 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by LDS_Trooper

Could some of you more experienced saber builders discuss the design process? How do you get from "I wanna build a saber" to "Swing this around buddy.. cool huh?"<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

This should be another thread...
But I think I know what you're thinking.

Something like... Getting this idea I have onto paper and into my hands.

This is what ultimately defines a good saber crafter and an excellent one. This is the step that you must try to acquire the skills on your own. But a basic “Tricks of the Trade” topic would be a good stepping stone to learning on your own.

Stripped down basic stuff that some of us take for granted. Similar to my "Basics of Painting" thread.

Edit:
My advice would be to go to the hardware store and look around. Look for stuff that is similar to what you are thinking, and you may find other ideas too. Buy some items (get duplicates if you can) and take them home and tinker. Before you know it you will have a saber unique and yours.

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 04:11 PM
See thats the problem... it's not a 1, 2, 3, do that and you have a rockin' saber process. It's look at what was built and get your ideas. Maybe a material you saw sparks your interest or like Firebird suggests a hardware part that just seems cool.

I said this once to someone else... We can't give everything to you. Then you are merely an assembler of the parts and particularly in newbies it turns out to a flawed view. You repeat a process and probably don't understand why, and you're only doing it because we told you to.

When people come here for design help it's usually: "Here's what I have: ... how can I get it this way?" Then maybe 5 give our 5 ways of approaching/solving the block in the design and you pick the way that works for you.

I believe from that same topic I said: If you make space for batteries, a switch, and the blade holder you should be fine.

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Firebird21
03-20-2006, 04:17 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xwingband

See thats the problem... Bla bla bla...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

Just to prove that we are on the same page, or at least the same book, that's just alot of words to say "This is the step that you must try to acquire the skills on your own." from my post.

Thanks for expanding on that point.



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LDS_Trooper
03-20-2006, 04:22 PM
Excellent advice guys.. but to clarify, I'm not looking to be spoon fed. After re-reading my post I can see how you came to that conclusion though.

Its more along the lines of, I have an idea.. I can draw it but how do I go beyond that... I guess the best advice is "Take the drawing to the store find pieces that look similar and tinker" and this is great advice.

Its a bit like chainmaille.. You can study the pattern all you want... it won't make sense till you try it on the pliers.

Sometimes, we/I need a little boot to the head that says.. "try it and see, I used this part but you should try and see" That way I get an idea of what I am looking for when I go that forbidden area of the store... y'know where they sell tools and screws and stuff...

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xwingband
03-20-2006, 04:32 PM
Well, I guess that's the point where you post the pic in either misc or the appropriate EL or LED hilt forum and say, "What do I need to make that?" (and point out the troublesome part)

We then, like I said, all give our ideas and you pick what works for you in materials and skill level. Like we may conclude that you'd need to have it done on a lathe. That may be too much so a design adjustment might be in order.

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Strydur
03-20-2006, 06:36 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Its a bit like chainmaille.. You can study the pattern all you want... it won't make sense till you try it on the pliers.
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I agree with you here. It just doesnt make sense until you get the first few links together and then you do it in your sleep. I have been very slowly working on a shirt made out of 3/16 stainless steel rings..very tight pattern. I might be done in about the year 2020.

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LDS_Trooper
03-21-2006, 02:28 AM
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c143/LDS_Trooper/HPIM1409a.jpg
This is a PVC Saber by JediDad... How could I modify its design for an EL Blade?

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LDS_Trooper
03-21-2006, 02:30 AM
woah... sorry.. I didn't know the image was that large... say the word and I'll take it out.

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xwingband
03-21-2006, 06:33 AM
Well, just put a link and it would have been best to create a new topic... oh well. I like the design it's like the CAT lightsaber.[:)]

You're going to need to do it like that parkssaber. If the center isn't hollow it will need to be. The mono pulg would go right where the neck narrows. Then the wires snake to the large bottom section. This will house the inverter and battery. The switch I think should be on the side of the clamp a la Luke's ROTJ saber.

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GeluKhanGharr
03-21-2006, 01:55 PM
wow, jediDad has done good. but I doubt you have enough space for the electronics in that one. Is there a hole in the emitter? 3/4 in diameter? You may be able to fit an inverter and a battery if that handle section is hollow, but I'd say forget about sound. Hmmmm, unless you could get some MR guts and make it an LED instead of EL.

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xwingband
03-21-2006, 01:56 PM
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GeluKhanGharr

wow, jediDad has done good. but I doubt you have enough space for the electronics in that one. Is there a hole in the emitter? 3/4 in diameter? You may be able to fit an inverter and a battery if that handle section is hollow, but I'd say forget about sound. Hmmmm, unless you could get some MR guts and make it an LED instead of EL.

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How is he going to secure the blade? It's the same problem as the Luke ROTJ. That's why I think EL is the better option.

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LDS_Trooper
03-21-2006, 05:28 PM
I love the look and style of the saber.. though it wasn't designed to have a blade. I think its possible. I'm not so concerned with the addition of sound FX but would like to try to add a removable blade to a design like this one.

Being that it is 90% PVC you are looking at PVC piping and the emitter is a combination of cut and well fitted couplers. I doubt it would take much to modify it.

Originally, before I found the store and its forum... I was going to build two of these exactly the same. One as a deco hilt to wear in costume, the other for duelling with the central PVC pipe extended as a blade. No lites, no sound... just beatings [:D]

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