It's time to face reality

[Loachri MacTalabh]

My saber, it's turning into a money pit. I have to set it aside until I have a job. I can't be spending good money on it and everything go haywire.

Here is a list of the problems I have had;
Cut too far on the sinktube needed to start over.
Got the choke and the sinktube to MHS adapter threads stuck, Needed new parts.
Got the threads to the new choke and the blade holder stuck, managed to get them apart and re-threaded.
Finally got it built and working, then the speaker went out, needed a new one.
Got new speaker, decided to completely re-wire it with stranded wire instead of solid. Noticed a solder pad came off of the LED driver.
The batteries must have short circuited, they got HOT, now their dead.
While Taking it apart, got the threads to sinktube to MHS adapter and pommel stuck.

You see why I need to set it aside. I will go ahead with the re-build when I can afford it. I will use an MHS extension and the Sleeve material, instead of the sinktube. I may also use a Petit Crouton, instead of a Ultrasound.

I will sill be around, but no building.

[cardcollector]

That is tough man, I know how you feel. That thing happened with my second saber. If it could go wrong, it did.

Hope you are able to finally finish it sometime...

[Boj-Vaati Mau]

Good luck mate and I hope you get a job shortly.
The Force will be with you, always...

[Loachri MacTalabh]

That is tough man, I know how you feel. That thing happened with my second saber. If it could go wrong, it did.

Hope you are able to finally finish it sometime...

I have decided to just make this version a stunt.

Good luck mate and I hope you get a job shortly.
The Force will be with you, always...

Thanks So do I.

[Aradian Valentine]

Im sorry for your troubles, imho you need some lube. having said that I know that it will be all the sweeter when you can return and finish the saber.
-AV

[Azmaria Dei]

definitely get some lube. something like this. http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Su...ease-P426.aspx

[Tanimal]

I feel for you, I've stupidly fried 3 econo boards and a speaker and now I'm going way over my budget I planned for myself. Giving it up till I get a solid job this summer.

[Big_Furry_Oaf]

Yeah... I got into the hobby thinking I could get a hilt for $90 and that would be the end of it. Then I wanted lights. Then I wanted sounds. Now I want shrouds and crystal chambers and elaborate reveal-style chassis and Jedi and Sith versions and padawan-sized versions...
Planned to spend $90 and walk away. Have now spent over $600 and still want more. There is a slight stinging sensation where my wallet used to be...

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Yeah... I got into the hobby thinking I could get a hilt for $90 and that would be the end of it. Then I wanted lights. Then I wanted sounds. Now I want shrouds and crystal chambers and elaborate reveal-style chassis and Jedi and Sith versions and padawan-sized versions...
Planned to spend $90 and walk away. Have now spent over $600 and still want more. There is a slight stinging sensation where my wallet used to be...

LOL, tell it to the guy who has over 40K into it

[jin starkiller]

LOL
I have to agree with LDM on that note I only been building sabers since last July and spent over 5K
and that was just my personal sabers as shown in my sig
That number doesn't include what I have purchsed for the the ones that were custom orders for people sabers