Crystal chambers

**Lord Dottore Matto** · 11-22-2008, 08:59 PM

Dude, why not post some pictures of what you have and a drawing of what you want to do. I may not be a real sabertech, I just play one on these forums...buuuuuutttt, I bet we could give you a hand and if not, I bet we could direct you where to sell the parts you have so you can start over! Relaxxxxxxxx, all is not lost!

**swear000** · 11-22-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by kinchar bamin

messed up. i thought i could do something that i couldnt. i ordered the parts to find that most of them were smaller than they looked in the pictures, i mean, why the ****doesnt tim tell us the size of this stuff. anyway theres all my money gone. was doing my paper round 4 hours a week for a year just to save up enough money. £120 down the crapper. no refunds, thanks tim. what a great bunch of **** im in. im never going to try to do anything complicated again ever in my life. really upset right now

Been there..done that...post pics of everything you got. Maybe it can still be saved. Be thankful you didn't short an expensive circuit board by leaving a computer on during an electrical storm. Toast is toast!

**kinchar bamin** · 11-23-2008, 08:28 AM

My uncle had mood swings. i think i got them aswell. its sorta a psychological problem. i sat down and meditated for a while and realised how unwise i had been. so sorry tim, it wasnt your fault at all, all of the parts are of a great standard of quality. i need to learn how to stop blaming other people for my own problems. some pictures
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture002.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture004.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture005.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture006.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture007.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...rystalcham.jpg
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...boy/emittr.jpg
my problems are: making spacers, attaching spacers and making spacers strong enough. i thought i could make spacers and put them through the little holes in pomel insert 6 but it turns out that its smaller than i thought, so im going to get a clear, strong peice of tube to attach both sides and put screws to go through the holes in pommel insert 6 and the tube to keep it in place, then make it slightly more supported using the 1.5" sink tube to half cover the tube with the crystal inside

**swear000** · 11-23-2008, 09:49 AM

This was the saber you were planning originally.

This is the pommel insert. What material were you planning on using as spacers?

I see you downloaded and printed a graflex style template for the top piece. Keep in mind that cutting that piece will take some skill so plan some time to do it carefully.

First thing I would do is assemble the MHS parts to get a rough idea on the length of the saber. Then decide where I wanted the crystal chamber to be and mark that area off with a Sharpie. I would then see if the sink tube fit over the MHS parts. Next, determine how long you want the top graflex style part to be and mark that length with a sharpie. Then wrap masking tape above and below the line so that when you cut the piece with a hacksaw you will avoid making scratches in the sinktube.

Plan things out with a sharpie whenever possible because you can always rub that off and start over again. Make sure you have distances measured exactly because after you drill or cut a part, there is no turning back. Main thing is to take your time. Even if you drill one hole on the weekend, be sure that hole is exactly where you want it to be. Custom sabers take more time because they have the potential for being better than anything you could buy at a store.

**Novastar** · 11-23-2008, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by kinchar bamin

...i sat down and meditated for a while and realised how unwise i had been. so sorry tim, it wasnt your fault at all, all of the parts are of a great standard of quality. i need to learn how to stop blaming other people for my own problems....

At least you calmed down, got focused... and admitted your mistake.

Many ADULTS... will not even do that.

So... full marks.

**Angelus Lupus** · 11-23-2008, 05:37 PM

In agreement with Nova, quite a mature attitude you're showing there. If only more people could step back, take a breath, and admit they were hasty. Heck, even I could benefit from doing that occasionaly.

**galen marek** · 11-24-2008, 12:58 AM

thanks guys. well i gotta think of somethin to use for the chamber instead of spacers. i was thinking maybe using a strong, clear tube instead. what did xwing use for his clear saber? i think it would work great.
(this is kinchar BTW if anyones confuzzled i didnt like my old acc name, lol)