My Next Hilt -- WIP

[ErikTheHack]

Well, I'm just about done with "Axiom" and I'm starting my second saber. Another (mostly) MHS hilt. The shroud will be gunmetal in color.

This one is called "Brethren":

http://www.hax-revolution.com/download/files/Brethren.JPG

I have all the MHS parts. I imagine I'll start the build process in the next few days.

I haven't decided on the LED yet -- I'm thinking royal blue Lux V.

[ComdtJustin]

That is very interesting! I'm curious to see the real thing!

[ErikTheHack]

Here's the basic parts roughly put together:

http://www.hax-revolution.com/download/files/DSC01948.jpg

[DJMoonbass]

looks pretty good.

[Sairon]

I can't to see this one finished, it screams seoul p5 purple led!

[ErikTheHack]

Oooo! That sounds good -- I was initially thinking Royal Blue but purple DOES sound awesome :)

[ErikTheHack]

I got the couple of parts I ordered from Parks including the "clamp" for this project. I'm pretty happy with it although (as expected) the ID of the clamp is larger than needed and even a bit larger than the actual Graflex clamps. I'm going to use some Pig Aluminum Repair Putty to act as a shim to make the piece fit properly.

Here's an updated pic. I'm REALLY liking the way this one is turning out. Still haven't decided on internals for this one.

http://www.hax-revolution.com/download/files/DSC01954.jpg

[Darth Astronimus]

MMmmm Thats Looking Tasty. :wink:

[sithlordfaust]

I got the couple of parts I ordered from Parks including the "clamp" for this project. I'm pretty happy with it although (as expected) the ID of the clamp is larger than needed and even a bit larger than the actual Graflex clamps. I'm going to use some Pig Aluminum Repair Putty to act as a shim to make the piece fit properly.

Here's an updated pic. I'm REALLY liking the way this one is turning out. Still haven't decided on internals for this one.



you can also use a small piece of sinktube, fits perfectly inside the clamp and perfectly over MHS. you can leave the chrome or sand it for a cool brass accent
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h36/sickboy1138/forsale/custom1-1.jpgv

I love those clamps I just wish they came more finished

[ErikTheHack]

you can also use a small piece of sinktube, fits perfectly inside the clamp and perfectly over MHS. you can leave the chrome or sand it for a cool brass accent

I love those clamps I just wish they came more finished

That looks really SWEET!

For mine (this time) I used the Pig putty and Dremel sanded it back. It sets up really quick so 20 minutes or so after my post the part was already ready :) Certainly not as elegant as what you've done there though. I like how you added the clamp release. Is that from an actual clamp?

[sithlordfaust]

That looks really SWEET!

For mine (this time) I used the Pig putty and Dremel sanded it back. It sets up really quick so 20 minutes or so after my post the part was already ready :) Certainly not as elegant as what you've done there though. I like how you added the clamp release. Is that from an actual clamp?

Its a replica from parks as well. after several months of not returning my emails, and a couple of weeks of not picking up the phone he finally answered and I asked him for a non anodized clamp and a release lever and he drilled & milled out the box fo it.

when I got it, I had to sand the heck out of the clamp and then buff it to the best iof my tools abilities.

Like I said, I love em. Just wish hed offer them more finished

and I wish Tim would carry them.Tim responds to your emails quickly and ships you parts lightening fast. Im thinking they might fit the new led array as its the same length as the box he has for them

[ErikTheHack]

Im thinking they might fit the new led array as its the same length as the box he has for them

I've been thinking exactly the same thing -- it looks like a fit.

[Sairon]

I think to recap on blade colour, why not use the ten watt RGBA LEDengin? Then you can have a sick purple, and any other colour. By the way this saber is looking good, can't wait for it to be finished!

[chase]

I love clamps, but I've never been a fan of putting one on the back end of a saber. I don't understand its purpose there. The design is really cool, so don't change it if you like it. :D

[ErikTheHack]

I love clamps, but I've never been a fan of putting one on the back end of a saber. I don't understand its purpose there. The design is really cool, so don't change it if you like it. :D

I guess my rational was I imagined this being a reverse-grip saber and since the activator in this case in in the clamp or box (whatever it's called) I put it on the bottom which in the reverse-grip case is generally on top.

...plus I thought it would look cool ;)

Thanks for the input :)

[ErikTheHack]

Been busy with other things the last few weeks so I haven't made any progress on any of my saber projects -- probably going to be stagnant for another week or so.

I'll update with some pics when I have something new. Really all I have left on this one is the shroud to template, cut, and finish. Then I'll have 2 hilts that I need to put some guts into.

[ErikTheHack]

I think to recap on blade colour, why not use the ten watt RGBA LEDengin? Then you can have a sick purple, and any other colour. By the way this saber is looking good, can't wait for it to be finished!

I was looking at those -- seems like a very cool idea but also a fair amount of wiring no?

[Jedi-Loreen]

Please try to avoid double and triple posting.

Use the edit and multi-quote buttons.

Thanks.

[Sairon]

I was looking at those -- seems like a very cool idea but also a fair amount of wiring no?

I'm not exatcly sure, talk to Fender since he's used them before.