Very first custom saber!

[Twigz]

I've known of the saber scene for a while now, but only recently decided to out some effort and money into building my own. This will be a record of progress for my first project, and feedback would be greatly appreciated! I wasn't going to try anything too crazy for my first design, though, seeing as I don't have any sort of dremel or epoxy to work with at the moment. I intend on investing in both eventually! The following will be a few pictures to chart progress that I've made so far.

This would be my very basic humble beginning. All I really thought at the time was that I found my base and emitter piece.
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This would be the time I had(recently) bought another piece to cut and attach to my hilt, along with some O-rings and vynl tape.
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After making use of the previously mentioned purchases, I've left off here with my basic saber hilt almost done.
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Once I've made peace with the decorating of the hilt, I plan on purchasing a thick walled polycarbonate blade with a green tint and one of the shop's 1.25" sink tube blade holders to finish it off for a short while. Unfortunately, until I get some more spare cash, I can't use electronics to power my blade, but I definitely plan to later in the future using the Build Your Own Seoul P4 kit here on the shop.

[Twigz]

This would be my latest hilt status!
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I plan on getting my blade and holder soon thoi week, so expect more pictures soon!

[Noyl Wendor]

A good start. Very impressive for something as a first build. Are you doing any electronics? Check out some of the parts TCSS has for sinktube you may find more inspiration there as well.

[Twigz]

Thanks, man! I do plan on eventually outfitting it with a Seoul P4 setup, but that will be much later due to a lack of the necessary funds :P>

[Silver Serpent]

I love a good hardware saber. They remind me of my early days building sabers.

A question: is that electrical tape you're using for grip material? It's fine if you just want a decorative saber, but it'll come loose and get your hands all sticky if you try to do any dueling with it. Paint, powder coating, spray-on truck bed liner, all are better for grip material.

[Twigz]

Thanks for the advice on the grip! I definitely should have been a bit smarter on that decision, oh well xP> Spray on bed liner seemed like a very interesting investment. Maybe I'll use that on my next one!

[MrCafe]

I still have my first sink saber hanging on my wall above my computer. It's a great reminder of how humble all of us saber builders start. I epoxyed on leather strips for my grips. It seems to still hold years later. I love how hefty your saber is looking, got a good weight to it?

[Twigz]

I still have my first sink saber hanging on my wall above my computer. It's a great reminder of how humble all of us saber builders start. I epoxyed on leather strips for my grips. It seems to still hold years later. I love how hefty your saber is looking, got a good weight to it?

Yes sir! My estimate would be about maybe 1.5 pounds? I'm intending to use it as a two-handed saber once it's got it's blade assembly!

[MrCafe]

Yes! Keep us updated.

[Twigz]

Good news! My blade assembly has come in and I'm closer to the end product. I've disregarded the thought of electronics for now, seeing as it will be quite a while before I can purchase them and the tools required for such an addition. However, I did order a thick walled green blade for my saber as it will be used for casual dueling and tomfoolery. The bad news is that before I can even attempt to affix the blade, I need to get a new power drill. XD>