Saber #1

[grommit]

Well, here is the first saber complete (except for some tightening, loctite, and misc). This will be a xmas present for my 8 yr old who has just seen the first 3 SW movies. Contains:

TCSS Parts:
MHS 1.5" Sink tube adapter
MHS Screw on blade holder style 13
"Corbin style" show blade 1" OD (30 inches)
Seoul Semiconductor P4
Ultrasound 2.5
Red illuminated switch (tied to L2 on US2.5) + MHS Bezel
2.1mm charge port
Premium speaker + MHS speaker mount
4 - AA 2600 mAh NiMh batteries

RadioShack Parts:
4 - AA battery holder (4 side-by-side in a bundle)
9-volt style snap-on battery wire
2.1mm Power Plug (Size M)

Hardware store Parts:
12" Sink tube
Brass compression sleeves
Drain screen
Plastic plumbing pipe holders (used to mount US2.5 board)
10-32 Thumbscrew
8-32 Button head screws
8-23 1/8" set screws

Below are pics and obligatory youtube video...

Thanks to all those who helped along the way!
Grommit











Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV-QPvjPP3M

[Eomund]

Nicely done! Love the brass accents.

[annon]

wow, that's a nice saber Grommit. Very good work.

[Darth Securis]

Good 1st saber. That emitter sticking out of the chrome tube looks awesome.

[Jasten Skywalker]

Great job man! That will be one happy 8 year old.

[Jedi-Loreen]

Nice!

I'm really liking those brass compression rings. I've never seen anyone use those on a saber before.

[Sunrider]

Very nice 1st saber sir. I like the rings as well, good idea. Your kids friends are now jealous.

[Rhyen Skytracker]

Great first saber. I also like the brass compression rings. Keep up the good work.

[DJMoonbass]

oh pretty man. wonderfull work on the first saber. i like it.

[Nineteen]

Very nice saber!

I'd suggest trying to use a lower-profile plug, as the current one kind of takes away from the elegance of this saber. But other than that, it is a beautiful saber.