Finally building my first LED saber.

**DJMoonbass** · 02-25-2009, 11:53 AM

interesting conversation. thats a big help. I am building my first LED saber too. Luxeon K2 silver. no sound. Whats the best way i can mount and secure the LED and also the blade. I know how to use a lathe and stuff so its coming from a complete bar of aluminum 40. so any help is awsome!

**MaverickJsmith** · 02-25-2009, 06:33 PM

Well, if you're making a fully custom saber, the best way is to make the blade holder a tube bored out for the led, heatsink, and blade. As far as securing the LED in the blade holder, the most common way is to have the led mounted to the heatsink and have the heatsink held in with a set screw. For securing the blade, a thumbscrew or screw of any kind are really the only (and safe) ways.

I'd ask around the forum. There are plently of people who will answer your questions about making a blade holder

Good luck on your saber

Maverick

**MaverickJsmith** · 07-04-2009, 03:40 AM

Hey folks!

Yep it's me and it's been ages. I have a little treat for you all.

Just made it. Please don't mind the static, I'm working with some new equipment.

Hope you enjoy, and it's good to be back

Maverick

**Jedi-Loreen** · 07-04-2009, 09:08 AM

Oh yeah, your old Light Tech conversion, cool. Except for the switch problem.

Did you know you said "what not" 7 times in that vid? You must say that a lot throughout the day, huh? You probably don't even realize it.

**MaverickJsmith** · 07-05-2009, 12:54 AM

Yes I do xD

By that time I had recorded the video you see there, I had done it 4 times. My video recording program wasn't recording it properly and the sound was horribly out of sync each time. So, by that time I had got it to work, I had said everything you heard there in a different way, in a different order, etc. etc.

And the first time, was the best of course xD

Maverick

**Sairon** · 07-07-2009, 07:46 AM

When I first saw the thread I though "What n00b revived ol' buddy Mavericks thread? *prepares flamethrower*" But then Maverick was back with his LightTech hilt (which is still awesome), Welcome back buddy.

**MaverickJsmith** · 07-07-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks Sairon

Maverick

**MaverickJsmith** · 07-12-2009, 03:30 AM

Piccy time!

Obligatory beauty shots

No indoor light with light from outside

No indoor light, curtains closed

This is her in all her glorly. Her outward appearance will never change. The blade has a dim spot, but I have a Lux III in her at the moment. I'm hoping a K2 will fix the dim spot.

I hope you all like how she turned out

Maverick