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Jedi-Loreen Title: OCSWS Secretary & Master of the Blades Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 3/19/03 12:51pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber - Date Edited: 3/19/03 12:54pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Jedi-Loreen
	DarthWeenie, your terminology was in correct. A "heatsink" is a metal device, usually with fins to provide more surface area, used to dissipate heat away from heat-sensitive electronic components like processor chips, ect.. I used to be an electronic technician, so I know what I'm talking about. What you are referring to is called heat shrink tubing, available at RadioShack or other electronics stores. It is better than electrical tape, since it won't unwind. And it looks more professional, if anyone's going to see your work. I use it all the time, especially in the construction of my own home-made EL lightsaber blades. And it doesn't melt, unless you're heating it too much, it shrinks, hence the name, but be aware that it only shrinks as much as 50%, so be sure to use the right size for your wiring connections. Just don't forget to slide a piece onto one side of your connection, (not too close to where you'll be soldering, or the heat from the iron will start shrinking it before you are ready!) before you solder. And the word is spelled solder, not sodder, just FYI. I wish I could show pics of my latest EL bladed saber here, but I have also entered Luuke's Custom Saber Contest, and as per the rules, I cannot show it yet. I will come back and do so after the entries are judged. I don't expect to win this contest, I know that there are better entries than mine, I just thought it would be fun to enter, especially because there are probably not many females who do so. -----signature----- In order to see the Light, you must sometimes risk the Darkness. "The Force is my Ally" Builder of EL Sabre Blades
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Forcebewitya Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 3/22/03 6:13pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	Hey all, I think that out of the two that you thought were the best, I would have to say I like the orginal design of 21, I wanted to do that kind of beat up and worn down look to mine but couldnt find the right metal for it. I just really like that one the grip is really creative also. Forcebwitya! -----signature----- "take a train to the nearest awakening, took a bullet the speed of light into infinite time." It seems like a good daydream but....-Imperative Reaction "The Bird of Hermes is My Name Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame"
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BroodMcEto Registered: Jan '02	Date Posted: 4/3/03 12:34pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	He finally posted (I guess) all the entries. Mine's up, but I'm not saying which one... just that from the other entries, I'll not be winning... But I know I definately won't be in last place.
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DarthFeldman Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 4/5/03 1:11am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	I have 3 on there.. also not saying which ones.. And i WONT be winning either.. -----signature----- Dark lord of the Goondocks "I'm takin 'em back...I'm takin 'em ALL back! Official PFF star trek Hater I SUPPORT FAN FORCE, MODS, AND RSA's!! I love Sy Snootles and her little stick legs!
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DARTHLARS Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 4/5/03 6:42am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	The contest has been extended a month because of technical difficulties, and it is still accepting new entries until the end of April. Yet another month during which we can not show our sabers in this thread. Entries #51 and #35 are there, but they don't have any thumbnails. -----signature----- Xeltek (1981-2005) - Our thoughts will be with you, always
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UCLAJediMaster Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 4/7/03 2:15am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	hey everyone... i am very very new to the whole costume thing... i am building my first saber for a sith lord costume... anyway, i can't find D rings, or thing PVC pipe... all i can find is that thick stuff... no 160psi only 600psi at two places now, home depot and OSH... at yellow box he talks about louwes (sp?) do they have this stuff? there is not one near me so i dont want to drive there... also where can i get spray plastid to spray on after i put thepvc on... also where can i get a cheap riveter? and for how much? basically i need help finding supplies... -----signature----- Alpha-7 Captain, EUDF "But... it was so artistically done." -Grand Admiral Thrawn "I get by." -Cosmo Kramer Have you seen the Bridge? "Who's scruffy looking?"
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UCLAJediMaster Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 4/8/03 3:04pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	bump... -----signature----- Alpha-7 Captain, EUDF "But... it was so artistically done." -Grand Admiral Thrawn "I get by." -Cosmo Kramer Have you seen the Bridge? "Who's scruffy looking?"
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DarthGyos Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 4/8/03 3:16pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	Hey guy, Almost everything you need is at HOme Depot, Lowes or Radio Shack. The "proper" PVC to fit a 1 1/4 " pipe into Ive found at Lowes only. MY suggestion to you is to map out everything you need and get online. Plumbing supply houses are GREAT sources. Also, call a local plumber and he might have scraps that aren't damaged, but just require paint. Keep it low budget and you'd be suprised what you will come up with. Example: I didnt like my Sith saber to be too light weight, so I used a hydraulic from a screen door instead of a 1 1/4 pipe. IT has great weight and addes authentcity. I bought a bunch of stuff and jut experimented with fittings, colors and pieces. Most of all-HAVE FUN DOING IT!! -----signature----- BS-62102 Dn9 4 life! www.newjerseyorder.com America had 43 presidents but only one KING - tcb
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krillindb Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 4/8/03 6:47pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	i can answer a couple of those ?'s. the spray on plastic is called plasti-dip. i got mine at lowes. they had it in spray(about$5.00) and the dip(about$9.00). and as for a riveter, check sears they have hand "pop-riveters" for about $8.99. hope that helps -----signature----- "Concentraaaaaaaate!" (Thud.) -Yoda ESB "Away put your weapon, I mean you no harm."-Yoda ESB "As you wish"-Boba Fett ESB My God is an awesome God! dauntless-studios.cjb.net
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UCLAJediMaster Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 4/9/03 3:12am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	cool... gonna try to buy online tomorrow... -----signature----- Alpha-7 Captain, EUDF "But... it was so artistically done." -Grand Admiral Thrawn "I get by." -Cosmo Kramer Have you seen the Bridge? "Who's scruffy looking?"
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clee94 Registered: Aug '02	Date Posted: 4/13/03 1:51pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	im making my own lightsaber. but i have a small question. what should i best use for the grip? -----signature----- "With Great Power Comes Great Responsability" - Ben Parker "Your focus determians your reality" - Qui - Gon Jinn
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DarthFeldman Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 4/13/03 2:04pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	depends on the hilt.. you got a pic so far? rubber O rings work well.. you can find em at hardware stores also, some use a dremel and cut out sections of the main hilt.. and all pvc or whatever inside to create a qui-gon type grip -----signature----- Dark lord of the Goondocks "I'm takin 'em back...I'm takin 'em ALL back! Official PFF star trek Hater I SUPPORT FAN FORCE, MODS, AND RSA's!! I love Sy Snootles and her little stick legs!
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Kev-Mas_Colcha Registered: Dec '02	Date Posted: 4/13/03 9:24pm Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	I'm in the process of making my lightsaber, and I got it all planned out. It's gonna be so cool!!! I'll post pics of it when I'm finished, so stay tuned! -----signature----- "Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." - John Basil Barnhill Order of the Sword and Skull Most Underrated Patron of the EUC
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AlbinoTheGreat Registered: May '03	Date Posted: 5/2/03 7:03am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	Hi all I just ordered the deifance from Park-sabers from jeff he was nice. and helpfull . was aswome talking to him . I should get my saber is 6-8 weeks i sure hope i can wait that long. any comments about the defiance?
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JediG60racer Title: SDFF VIP Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 5/5/03 2:48am Subject: RE: Your Lightsaber
	Defiance is a nice saber... he's done a couple of re-designs on it, it has more character now than it used to. It has many characteristics similar to a Luke ANH Graflex, but of course it doesn't have the Graflex clamp or bubble strip... instead it has Parks' LED control box placed higher on the hilt, which makes it much easier to twirl compared to a mid-hilt control box design. -----signature----- Brendan "I swallowed a bug." - River Tam
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