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nakirush
04-18-2006, 10:08 AM
Hey,

I'm getting ready to build my first saber and I thought I'd run my parts list past you guys before I go for it.

Do you see anything I need/don't need?

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40” Blade Kit - $41.49

4 Khz Inverter - $10.50
1/4” Mono Jack - $1.85
Push on/off switch with Red Button - $2.50

1-1/2” x 12” Chrome Sink Tube - $3.87
Machined Aluminum End Cap - $10.50 (#3 polished)
Sink Tube Blade Holder for 1.5” Tube - $15.45 (polished)

3/4” D-ring - $1.78

2 8/32” x 1/2” button head - $0.30 ea.
10/32” Thumb Screw - $2.50

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Thanks,

Naki

xwingband
04-18-2006, 10:19 AM
Yup, that's all you'll need. If you don't have a drill/tap you might want to buy one or pay the extra to have it done.[:)]

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james3
04-18-2006, 11:15 AM
It might not be a bad idea to get a resistor so you have circuit protection when you don't have the blade in but that is optional.

Do you have a battery pack? The 8 AA is my favorite for the 1.5 sink tube hilts.

Like xwing said do you have a tap kit? There is a great set in the tools section of the store if ya don't.

EXCELLENT choice on the end cap, the little pipe cover caps are nice but the end caps that Tim makes are far better and tyou get the added benifit of a little more butt weight which is always good for balance.

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nakirush
04-18-2006, 12:23 PM
I think my brother in law has a tap thing.

As for batteries I was just going to use a 9V. Is that okay or should I get a battery pack, too?

I'm trying to keep as little in the hilt as possible for a future addition (I want to take the sound box from my old Qui-Gon Jinn lightsaber and put it in this one.)

james3
04-18-2006, 12:42 PM
Nuttin wrong with using the 9 volt, just most folks have bumped to 12 volts with the AA packs to get a liitle more brightness out of their saber.

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xwingband
04-18-2006, 01:32 PM
It has a 9V connector so technically he doesn't need one. It will drive up the brightness, but it's not absolutly neccesary. Same with the resistor. Tim has said that he's never blowen one without it.

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james3
04-18-2006, 01:45 PM
You could say that's the tech in me. I played around with one too and it didn't fail at all but overbuild it and it is less like ly to fail[;)]

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jedijohnson
04-19-2006, 12:14 PM
I recently built a couple of EL sabers for a girl's kids.

She got the 4hz inverter from Stryder.

I just used the 9 volt.

It was still alot brighter than the 2hz.

I was pleased enough, that I didnt try the 12 volts.

Made me think I need to upgrade my kids sabers to the 4hz.


I added in a 2nd 9 volt battery, to exstend the usuage time.


Sporty

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Do-Clo
04-19-2006, 01:10 PM
It is not a good idea to mix different types of batteries such as 9 volt and AA. Each has a different mah capcity which will give mixed results in battery life, and the lower voltage battery will try to draw current from the higher voltage battery which will cause shorten battery life and may cause a heat build up as the battery drains at a fast rate. Stick to the same type of battery for best performance and battery life, use one 9 volt battery, use two 9 volt batteries for 18 volts, 8 AA batteries for 12 volts or 8 AAA batteries for 12 volts. I have found that the 12 volt setups work the best.

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informalmyx
04-19-2006, 05:31 PM
i cross wired my 2 9v to run as a 18v it chews batteies but dam it is bright

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LDS_Trooper
04-19-2006, 07:03 PM
Would it be just as easy to pick up the kit?

1.5" sink tube hilt kit (1.5hiltkit)

Kit includes.
4Khz inverter
Push on/push off switch03
1/4" Mono Jack
1-1/2" x 12" Chrome sink tube
1-3/8" Chrome end cap
Sink tube blade holder emitter02
#10-32 Thumb Screw
(2)#8-32 x 1/4" button head screws

Our Price: $35.82

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xwingband
04-19-2006, 07:07 PM
We wants the machined pommel. Doesn't want to spend extra, however little it is.

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LDS_Trooper
04-19-2006, 07:17 PM
Yeah I guess.. I was checking with the calculator and the kit is a better deal. Especially if this is his first... if he makes a boo-boo it won't be an expensive one... ok unless it includes a finger.... [8D]

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james3
04-19-2006, 07:34 PM
The two golden rules of saber building:
1-It aint done till ya spilled some blood.
2-At least once during the project ya have to pull out the BFH-9000!
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Firebird21
04-19-2006, 07:37 PM
Pssst!



Electronis Starter Kit![;)]


And James... Where are my royalties?[:D]

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Do-Clo
04-19-2006, 07:38 PM
James you forgot the soldering iron burn the most important part.[:D]

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informalmyx
04-19-2006, 07:45 PM
injury count on the current saber 2 dremel cut 1 solder burn and god knows how many metal splinters and had to cut my fingers apart cause of epoxy

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james3
04-19-2006, 07:59 PM
Firebird, I got your royalties right here[;)]

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