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  1. I just review my orders so far for this year. ...

    I just review my orders so far for this year.

    As of yesterday, I am at 4.5 manlies (2.25 Ubermanlies). So LDM has be beat by a factor of two.
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    Your 'Scrap' saber looks better than many of my...

    Your 'Scrap' saber looks better than many of my 'non-scrap' saber designs.

    I really do think you have a unique talent for this kind of work. :D
  3. This saber is up to your usual (high) standards! ...

    This saber is up to your usual (high) standards! I am jealous!
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    Kudos on ingenious reuse of parts. Both luggage...

    Kudos on ingenious reuse of parts. Both luggage and printer parts, no less. Mounting the core to the pommel makes the connections in the pommel easy-peasy. It is a great idea!
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    That is a very clean install. Looks really...

    That is a very clean install. Looks really professional (and the velcro seems like it should do the job).
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    I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your...

    I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your final saber.

    I have not done any leather work myself, but I have a nice book on it I bought and never read. :D

    Is the shock body the all...
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    I will never be able to travel from planet to...

    I will never be able to travel from planet to planet like Princess Lea, wander in the cloud city like Lando Calrissian, have space faring adventures like Han Solo or use the force like Yoda. But the...
  8. From regarding about the switch, the two sets of...

    From regarding about the switch, the two sets of ratings are:

    The switch can turn on/off 12v @ 20 amps.

    The built in led Can be illuminated with a voltage as low as 3.3 volts. That low voltage...
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    ACME Products are recommended by road-runner...

    ACME Products are recommended by road-runner chasing coyotes worldwide!
  10. Can you post a photo of the switch? Or better yet...

    Can you post a photo of the switch? Or better yet post a link to it so we can see the data sheet on it?
  11. Reckos does not look like an MHS based saber...

    Reckos does not look like an MHS based saber UNTIL you explain the machining you did. Now I see it. But it looks so custom!

    I also love the chassis implementation. It is not often a...
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    Well, if it is worth doing, it is worth over...

    Well, if it is worth doing, it is worth over doing. Actually, My goal is to make etching a quick process so I can use it often. I have to think on the Frankenetch name. I was going with the...
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    Place holder reply for my etching runs with times...

    Place holder reply for my etching runs with times and results. To be populated over the next week or so.
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    The 15% solution. The other import part of...

    The 15% solution.

    The other import part of effective salt water etching is to use the correct salt and water.

    Common table salt has additives that allow it to pour when the humidity is high....
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    Salt Water Etching - hedgehog1's journey.

    Salt Water Etching - hedgehog1's journey.

    Etching of aluminum saber parts and shrouds is a wonderful way of adding detail and interest to any saber. Metal etching to produce art has a long and...
  16. Getting the light in the switch to go on and off...

    Getting the light in the switch to go on and off with the kill plug is very doable.

    The only issue I see that that you have a latching AV switch. The NB requires a momentary switch. We use...
  17. Can you give us a photo or two of your wiring?...

    Can you give us a photo or two of your wiring? Perhaps then we can see what is up.
  18. I completely agree - this is well thought out and...

    I completely agree - this is well thought out and executed with that 'real work-a-day' light saber look. No Jedi would be unhappy to wear it!
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    Mike, Actually, I think you are right. You...

    Mike,

    Actually, I think you are right. You will not need a pull-up resistor - so a straight connection should work fine.

    Forge ahead!

    Marc..
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    Could you post an updated link to the picture of...

    Could you post an updated link to the picture of this saber? The current link is broken...
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    Mike: Are you still planning to use the NB for...

    Mike:

    Are you still planning to use the NB for this saber? Or will running it silent but with 'blade pulse' be enough for your purposes?

    I ask because the BuckPuck dimming and the BuckBlock...
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    I have to say that I like that saber even though...

    I have to say that I like that saber even though it is longer than I typically prefer. It has a presence and elegance that complements its size.

    Well done.

    Oh yeah - that wallet warning ain't...
  23. I am looking forward to seeing it. I am glad...

    I am looking forward to seeing it. I am glad that someone is getting their sabers finished! Work really imposes itself on my personal life, yah know? :D
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    Hey Mike: If you are working at higher...

    Hey Mike:

    If you are working at higher voltages, there is another style of 'buck' available to you:

    A009-D-V-1400 BuckBlock

    These run at 1000ma, 1400ma and 2100ma levels. Their voltage is...
  25. Saber Design using new Blade Holder Style #26

    I have been struggling to find a design to highlight the new blade holder.

    But I think I found one that I like:

    http://imageshack.us/a/img202/2629/newbladeholder.gif

    It has enough curved...
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