3/4 " OD diffuser question

**Rod-Wan** · 05-18-2006, 08:19 AM

Hey all, I'm using the 3/4" polycarbonate blade because I like the thiner blade as well as I converted my el sabre so kinda stuck with the size so to speak. I was having a bit of difficulty with the upper portion of the blade liting up, it's quite dim in comparison, I realize this is inevidable, however I was thinking if I ditched the diffuser tube and sanded the inside of the polycarbonate that should increase the ammount of light able to be diffused through the tube right? I was also wondering about maybe upping the led to the Luxeon V? Any imput is appreciated.

-Master Rod-Wan Déattrod

**Do-Clo** · 05-18-2006, 08:24 AM

If you switch to a narrow optic such as 5 degree and change to maybe a film for a blade diffuser with a mirrored surface on the end cap of your blade it should help even out the light.

<center>

</center>
<center>Darth Technous Sith Lord</center>
<center>Give yourself to the Dark Side</center>

**Firebird21** · 05-18-2006, 08:25 AM

Try this Topic.

There is a couple more out there if you search a little harder than I did.

Have you read your Thread Index today?
FAQ

Official Designated TCSS Jester!

**james3** · 05-18-2006, 08:26 AM

Do you have a mirror or some kind of reflector in the tip? That is a must. I think you may also want to browse the thread about using different films in the blade. Good Luck.

EDIT-Beatin by my Master and the Derailment CO, Two finger typing sucks!

<center>

</center>

**Rod-Wan** · 05-18-2006, 08:53 AM

Actually the optic lense and mirror were the first thing that I thought of, while they did make the blade brighter it's not quite at the level it need's to be. I'll check on the film but last time I worked with a film "lightech" I wasn't impressed, I'd like to avoid that if at all possible.

Jedi Master
Rod-Wan Déattrod
Jedi Of The Old Republic

"With ordinary talent and extraordinary perserverance, all things are possible."

**Do-Clo** · 05-18-2006, 08:56 AM

Corbin has a good blade film that works well and others have used some different types of film with good results check the FAQ and Thread Index sections for their info.

<center>

</center>
<center>Darth Technous Sith Lord</center>
<center>Give yourself to the Dark Side</center>

**xwingband** · 05-18-2006, 11:10 AM

The diffuser is going to be the issue on this. I'm assuming that you stuck with the EL one. It's too thick. Either you need to go for a film or a thinner diffuser. I'd look at McMaster's and go for something like part 8628K55 which is 1/32" walled nylon.

There is a post here about Corbin using a 3/4" blade to give you an idea:
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/sa...sp?TOPIC_ID=84

There are many options for film though. Check out the FAQ and maybe grab a few more from McMasters. I have an order waiting for the money that includes UMHW PolyE film, etc... all for experimenting.[

]

<center>Read the FAQ or x-wing won't be happy.

Before posting did you check the Thread Index?.

</center>

**Jedi-Loreen** · 05-19-2006, 03:04 AM

Hey, R-W, [

] are you still using the thinner walled polycarb blades I sent you a couple years ago? Or did you get some 1/8" walled? I can't remember.

If you're using the thinner polycarb, then you need to try the Part #8628K57, which has the 5/8" OD.

I already tried to talk him into trying some of Corbin's film, but he's resisting. [

]

In order to see the Light, you must sometimes risk the Dark.

**Rod-Wan** · 05-19-2006, 11:18 PM

No I'm using the thicker walled polycarbonate now, but I'm thinking about going with a mylar style diffuser, and mayber corbin's film.[8D]

Jedi Master
Rod-Wan Déattrod
Jedi Of The Old Republic

"With ordinary talent and extraordinary perserverance, all things are possible."

**LAN-ED-TUL** · 05-20-2006, 12:05 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Rod-Wan

Actually the optic lense and mirror were the first thing that I thought of, while they did make the blade brighter it's not quite at the level it need's to be. I'll check on the film but last time I worked with a film "lightech" I wasn't impressed, I'd like to avoid that if at all possible.

Jedi Master
Rod-Wan Déattrod
Jedi Of The Old Republic

"With ordinary talent and extraordinary perserverance, all things are possible."
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

i have bought el setup from lighttech long before i found this site, and the diffuser was a tube just like in tims, he didnt have a film then.

Lan-Ed-Tul
The Brotherhood Of The Sith

You dont know the POWER, of the dark side...

Thread: 3/4 " OD diffuser question

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

3/4 " OD diffuser question

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions