Any reason why not?
I did my first electronics in a saber when I was 14 - and there are people who built their first saber younger than that. It's really not hard to do.
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Wow I have read a lot since then and I have come to the realization that it is possible. Right now I am looking for a job though to be able to buy a dremel, a hacksaw, and a soldering gun since I currently own no tools whatsoever.
I am currently in the process of acquiring tools. I have bought the pvc pieces and am now looking for a part time job to fund this new hobby.
This is a soldering gun, do not get one of these:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...-SolderGun.jpg
You want a soldering iron like this:
http://www.siliconsolar.com/shop/sol...ing-Iron_T.jpg
Or a solder station is even better, if you're going to do more than one saber.
http://blog.makezine.com/upload/2009...p/wlc100lg.jpg
Care to explain how a soldering gun works, Mrs Professional Solderer?
Why? When it's not the right type to use in our applications here. Soldering guns are for large gauge wires and large solder lugs, not for soldering on 26 gauge wire and small circuit boards.
And don't call me "Mrs.", I'm not married to anyone, or anything.
If anyone really wants to know how a soldering gun works, then can find that info right here.
Thank you for clearing that up Loreen. I am going to purchase a soldering iron after reading your post and doing some additional research. Your input was much appreciated.
Yeah, the big soldering guns are really overkill for what we do. They're big and awkward, and they have a big blunt tip. They're OK for automotive use, but we need something with more precision.
I have a soldering iron, but I really need to get a station. That's my next purchase, after a bench-top belt sander.
I do not plan on making too many sabers so I think I will be fine without the station