I know how much you folks like pictures, so I thought I'd share what I have done so far.

Let's start with the basic parts list:

Blade holder #3
Hilt #1
1" thick walled blade with 4x wrap
3w Royal Blue LED
Covertec button
Sink tube
Armitage Shanks handwheel







I cut the sink tube with my next saber in mind. The extra piece will be sanded down to the brass and polished for the emitter shroud.

I have some nice thin neoprene with a peel and stick backing, and my original plan was to cut several curvy shapes out of the sink tube and cut the neoprene to fit in those areas to make a cool looking grip. I decided that that was a little too complex and decided to keep it simple.

I found a piece of thin black leather with a really neat grainy texture. I'm going to cut it to the shape I want, (just one big piece instead of several smaller ones,) and just glue it to the outside of the sink tube.

I still have lots to do, but it's cool to see it taking shape. Stay tuned for more pics.

It looks so awesome outside after dark! My neighbours must think I'm nuts!

Here are some shots of it lit: