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Lonewind
06-01-2009, 05:30 PM
Hi All,

My kid and I went back to our "workshop" to craft a new PVC saber. Since our first was more Sith-like (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=8214), we made a Jedi saber this time.

Overall this new hobby is great fun. We will be moving on to a sink tube saber soon...


Specifics:

Lux1 Green LED
Copper end cap as heatsink
Electrical Conduit PVC for the body, standard PVC end cap
Hammered Finish paint job
30" (exposed) Poly-C Blade 4' of cello wrap inside
Black O-rings
TCSS guarded switch



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JediMasterDak
06-01-2009, 05:44 PM
That looks awesome Lonewind!
You make cool pvc sabers!
:):):):):)
Sairon
06-01-2009, 06:07 PM
Looks neat! Great job!
cardcollector
06-02-2009, 04:56 AM
Very, very, very, very, very NICE!!!:D

Is there sound in this one or is it just a stunt?
Lonewind
06-02-2009, 02:16 PM
Very, very, very, very, very NICE!!!:D

Is there sound in this one or is it just a stunt?

Thanks for the compliments.

This is one is just a stunt, so no sound.

:D
Eco
06-02-2009, 02:55 PM
Very nice!
Must've been interesting getting a guarded switch in a tiny PVC tube.
Lonewind
06-02-2009, 05:14 PM
Very nice!
Must've been interesting getting a guarded switch in a tiny PVC tube.

It was a pain! but not so bad once I bought a long flat head screw driver and dipped it multiple times in plastidip to rubberize the tip. Using this tool helps me turn the little nut effectively in the cramped tube. ;)
Jay-gon Jinn
06-02-2009, 05:21 PM
An easier way to install those switches in a pvc saber is to drill a 7/16th hole and force the switch in.

nice job on that pvc saber, BTW! The paint still looks wet in those pictures!
Lonewind
06-03-2009, 03:15 AM
An easier way to install those switches in a pvc saber is to drill a 7/16th hole and force the switch in.

nice job on that pvc saber, BTW! The paint still looks wet in those pictures!

Thanks kind comment and for the tip, Jay-gon! I will definitely try that one. :D