How's this for a n00b saber?

[ComdtJustin]

So I've been lurking here for a few days and I think I'm about ready to dive into the more focused lightsaber building areas (electronics, blades, etc). My very first saber was made out of a pop-up sink drain and an extension tube. It's not all that great, but it's ok for a first run.

I'm planning on building a more intricate saber this time, and I've listed the parts here to make sure I've got everything. Keep in mind, I'm only buying the blade assembly parts from TCSS. It looks like everything else will be from Lowe's.

So, how does it look? Am I missing anything important?


LOWES

Carlon 1-1/4" x 10' Rigid Schedule-40 PVC Conduit

Carlon 1" PVC Conduit Coupling

Carlon 1" PVC End Cap

Plumb Pak 1-1/2" x 6" Sink Tail Piece



TCSS

Luxeon III Kit (Royal Blue)

1" x 40" Thick-Walled PolyC

Shouldered 1" Thick-Walled Blade Tip w/ Reflective Disc

Luxeon Star Heatsink (Thanks, Loreen)

2x 4-40 Nylon Screw (Thanks, Loreen)


And of course, some sort of diffusing material (cellophane wrapping paper, etc)...

[Jedi-Loreen]

You're going to need a heat sink for your Lux III LED.

You'll need various hardware to mount the LED and hold the blade in.

[ComdtJustin]

Ok so I've edited my list to reflect the heatsink/screws. Minus any other sundry hardware, have I missed anything else?

Thanks for the answers!

[Sairon]

Looks good, mabye some paint?

[ComdtJustin]

Heh. Paint. I've actually got that all figured out, just didn't include it on the list.

My biggest thing now is trying to figure out what I want to use for a grip. I'm considering trying to find some of those poly washers that Jay-Gon uses on some of his brass sabers, but I haven't completely decided yet. Any suggestions or things you all have found work really well?

[Hasid Lafre]

If you got a dremel cut out some grip slots of a tube.

[Sairon]

O-rings, large sections of heat shrink, more pvc, various sinktube, wood, the list goes on.

[Hasid Lafre]

Its a sinktube and aluminum tubing layered but you could do something like this.

[ComdtJustin]

Sweet, thanks for your input folks!

[Sairon]

No problem, post pics when your done.