Copper & Carbon Fiber Saber
This is a collaboration between JudgeSabersmith and myself. As many know, we have collaborated frequently over the past couple of years. In this saber's case, the Master of Dremel-Fu created this saber from copper pipe. It is about 1.25" OD nominal, which means it is on par size-wise with Korbanth hilts. It is deceptively small...seriously, you can't tell by looking at the pictures. The detail is absolutely gorgeous and IMO it is some of Judge's finest work. It is made up of a core and two exceptionally intricately textured and weathered shrouds. He also liberally used textured Carbon Fiber mesh. How on Earth could I do this thing justice? You know how we sometimes mention "Master-level" installs? Yeah...this would be one. Well, I started by (internally) machining it to handle any electronics...yes, internal real estate is muy scarce. Next, I developed the dual crystal chamber. This one houses two stained Quartz points (big ones). One is stained Teal and one Green. Also had to figure out what the heck to do with the switches. I always like the "Activation Stud" idea. It is mentioned in many of the EU books and always makes sense to me. I also always seem to use it on JSS collaborative sabers, lol. In this case, the studs were made in the vein of the Orbital Machining TPM red knobs. I made them from the same steel buttonhead screws that hold the shrouds on for continuity. They work great and look like they belong, so I am happy. Finally, I went with an AWESOME Tri-Rebel LED, rectangular speaker (Like the WAT TPMs as well) and Crystal Pommel. She came out VERY heavy (no surprise there). I would say that this one will end up being a shelf queen or belt hanger due to how gorgeous and delicate (copper is soft after all) it is. As far as custom sabers go, this one is as high end as I have ever seen, she is chalk full of features and I hope I did Judge's creation justice.
Particulars:
Real Copper Hilt
PCv2.0 (lightmeat)
GGW Tri-Rebel
Dual Quartz Crystal Chamber
7.4V Li-ion with 2.1mm recharge/kill in grip section
Crystal Pommel
HO rectangular speaker
The BMT:
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The Detail and FoC:
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