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ComdtJustin
08-20-2009, 09:33 PM
So I've been lurking here for a few days and I think I'm about ready to dive into the more focused lightsaber building areas (electronics, blades, etc). My very first saber was made out of a pop-up sink drain and an extension tube. It's not all that great, but it's ok for a first run.

I'm planning on building a more intricate saber this time, and I've listed the parts here to make sure I've got everything. Keep in mind, I'm only buying the blade assembly parts from TCSS. It looks like everything else will be from Lowe's.

So, how does it look? Am I missing anything important?


LOWES

Carlon 1-1/4" x 10' Rigid Schedule-40 PVC Conduit

Carlon 1" PVC Conduit Coupling

Carlon 1" PVC End Cap

Plumb Pak 1-1/2" x 6" Sink Tail Piece



TCSS

Luxeon III Kit (Royal Blue)

1" x 40" Thick-Walled PolyC

Shouldered 1" Thick-Walled Blade Tip w/ Reflective Disc

Luxeon Star Heatsink (Thanks, Loreen)

2x 4-40 Nylon Screw (Thanks, Loreen)


And of course, some sort of diffusing material (cellophane wrapping paper, etc)...

Jedi-Loreen
08-21-2009, 01:07 AM
You're going to need a heat sink for your Lux III LED.

You'll need various hardware to mount the LED and hold the blade in.

ComdtJustin
08-21-2009, 07:10 AM
Ok so I've edited my list to reflect the heatsink/screws. Minus any other sundry hardware, have I missed anything else?

Thanks for the answers!

Sairon
08-21-2009, 09:28 AM
Looks good, mabye some paint?

ComdtJustin
08-21-2009, 09:40 AM
Heh. Paint. I've actually got that all figured out, just didn't include it on the list. :)

My biggest thing now is trying to figure out what I want to use for a grip. I'm considering trying to find some of those poly washers that Jay-Gon uses on some of his brass sabers, but I haven't completely decided yet. Any suggestions or things you all have found work really well?

Hasid Lafre
08-21-2009, 09:42 AM
If you got a dremel cut out some grip slots of a tube.

Sairon
08-21-2009, 09:43 AM
O-rings, large sections of heat shrink, more pvc, various sinktube, wood, the list goes on.

Hasid Lafre
08-21-2009, 09:52 AM
Its a sinktube and aluminum tubing layered but you could do something like this.

ComdtJustin
08-21-2009, 10:03 AM
Sweet, thanks for your input folks!

Sairon
08-21-2009, 10:14 AM
No problem, post pics when your done.

cardcollector
08-21-2009, 11:40 AM
Another grip I like is using a pipe cutter to groove the hilt. It looks rather nice.

$tarkiller
08-21-2009, 01:57 PM
cant wait to see it! It sounds like its gonna look nice!

ComdtJustin
08-21-2009, 04:47 PM
Well it will if I have anything to say about it! Lol

Count Malik
08-22-2009, 10:08 AM
wracket grip for tennis wrackets & bass ball bats. Works very good...;)