Ahsoka Inspired Saber

[jin starkiller]

i think he uses threaded inserts that they use for furniture that allows u to use screws...wrks well with pvc to attach 1 1/4 to 1 inch

[Darth Midian]

Actually, DM I was asking about something different - there was a tutorial somewhere either here or on FX where you said that you use wood inserts and put them into the PVC, then dremel off the outside part 1/2 at a time. I think you use these as sort of threaded anchors for 8-32 screws?

*side note* but that wood trim thing is all sorts of awesome too!

I'm sorry Dude, I totally misunderstood you. I use the 8/32 inserts that can be found in furnture hardware. I only use the inserts now for the blade retention screw & the led assembly retention screw. For the overlays, I started to use an 8/32 tap & thread the pvc. That saves a buch of time & works awesome.
Here's a pic of the inserts:

[cannibal869]

Ahh, good to know. Thanks!!

[Boj-Vaati Mau]

Nice technique! Will have to keep that in mind for later usage.

[Crystal Chambers]

Dag..I thought I already posted on this thread.

DM...IMO this is the best one yet. I really like what you brought to the Ahsoka style on this one for sure.

[Darth Midian]

Thank you Crystal. I really love the way this one & my Starkiller inspired saber turned out. I just wish I designed these hilts for sound.

[cshaley]

Wow, that is really quite impressive. I must admit, I didn't expect to see anything quite so respectable looking when I saw "PVC build"... Big props.

[Darth Midian]

Wow, that is really quite impressive. I must admit, I didn't expect to see anything quite so respectable looking when I saw "PVC build"... Big props.

Thanks a lot man, I appreciate it.

[Jedi Master Taka]

That's a great looking saber. Looks like a lot of Ahsoka with a little Quinlan, and Obi added in for good measure. PVC or metal, heck you could have built this thing out of used chewing gum and if it still looked this good it would be an awesome saber. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. =D

[Vlad Doon]

You are making me changing my opinion about pvc sabers....impressive