Cardcollector's "Rak Kazakh" Build thread

[cardcollector]

Comming along nicely, Cant wait to see it finished.
Shame about the ding, but if you ever decided to weather it, im shure the ding will fit right in,

Yeah, it is too bad, I just got finished painting tonight and it isn't to noticeable. Just a little dark spot. I am happy with it, personally, I think it adds character, but that's just me...

So I've got to ask CC, is the vice just loose on the drill press? To me it looked like it might not be attached since you use it for you shroud work as well.
Just wondering cause I'm still having a hard time mastering the drill press / vice thing. (getting everything 100% lined up correctly).

That is correct, I do not attach my vise to my stand. I align everything with a piece of track shelving. The way I get all the holes right on top of the rounded piece is to use the light on the hilt. It makes a line exactly at the highest portion of the hilt. All I have to do is rotate the pieces so it is on that line.

[bk_renesis]

Looking good, will follow this one to see the end product.

[Loachri MacTalabh]

Filing. The smallest file I have is about 8"L X 1"W. I can get in most spots with it, but really tight areas are a no go. You seem to have found what works. My question is; Where can I get some tiny files like what you use?

[hebert466]

i will be following this build...

[Knighthammer]

My question is; Where can I get some tiny files like what you use?

Lots of places...Sears, pretty sure Home Depot / Lowes, I'm sure Ace or Frieght Harbor might have them too, I got mine from Snap On, I'm a sucker for their tools.

[Loachri MacTalabh]

Thanks Nighthammer, I didn't even think of Snap-on or Mac.

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Snap On, I'm a sucker for their tools.

If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is buy at least 1 of everything, and 2 of most.

/Snap-on Fanboy

[Jedi-Loreen]

Look for jeweler's files. They are very small and fine.

[cardcollector]

Filing. The smallest file I have is about 8"L X 1"W. I can get in most spots with it, but really tight areas are a no go. You seem to have found what works. My question is; Where can I get some tiny files like what you use?

Sorry about the delay in response... Life came up.

Anyway, I have a Kobalt File/Screwdriver set I purchased at lowes. Nothing special of expensive.. They just get the job done. J-lo's recommendation to look for Jewler's files is a great one. I have found files are the secret to great overlays... and patience... and time...

As far as the build goes, I should finish painting and begin installing the guts tonight... The saber will be finished by the end of the week, so keep your eyes peeled for updates!

[jin starkiller]

you also might want to check places like Harbor freight and Northern tool they usually carry jeweler files they come 4 or 5 to a set