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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 7, 2006 2:27:33 GMT -5
i have the dremel 300 and so far it has amazed me, it is very good. i wonder if those little extension arms are worth it, the ones where you have a flexible end coming off your rotary, and its smaller at the end where the bit is. i would imagine that you would be able to get more precise cuts with it, being able to do it without the weight of the dremmel throwing it aroud, but this is just conjecture.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Apr 7, 2006 16:47:43 GMT -5
I recently got one with just such an extension. It is much easier to hold and maneuver for cutting.
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 7, 2006 23:21:58 GMT -5
cool, how much does it cost though
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 9, 2006 22:39:27 GMT -5
im having trouble attatching the belt clip to it, the rivetting didnt work, and ruined the plastic clip to the lightsaber, so i have to get another one (crap) i want it to be steadilly attatched to it so that i dont have to worry about the whole clip falling off thing.
sorry for not posting pics, still dont have a way to take them so i might only ever be able to post the finals when im done.
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Apr 10, 2006 4:12:38 GMT -5
When you say belt clip, do you mean a D-Ring or a Covertec knob? If it's a covertec, you don't want to be trying to rivet it in place... Best thing to do is drill the hole and then use a very small 5crew called an M4 (which requires an allen key to tighten) to hold the covertec knob in place. Drill the hole slightly smaller than the size of the 5crew, as it will then self-tap and cut it's own thread, and that will hold it securely in place  |
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 10, 2006 13:06:23 GMT -5
ok, thanks tanzan, yeah the riveting didnt work too well. its not exactly a covertech, but it is similar.
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 10, 2006 14:39:43 GMT -5
alright, the last of the parts i needed have come, so im going to tackle this thing today.
today, the end of the hardware parts tomorrow, the birth of a new lightsabre. it will be a wondrous thing.
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Apr 10, 2006 16:49:07 GMT -5
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Apr 10, 2006 18:09:57 GMT -5
Can't wait to see how it turns out |
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 11, 2006 0:28:27 GMT -5
alrightie, so it is done, and i love how the thing looks...im so happy with it *big grin* makes me all giddy, so im going to do a little battle soon with my friend, which should be fun. when i placed the blade inside, the rivets kind of hold the top in place, and i set a piece of pvc in the center to hold onto the blade, it works well, i might balance it out a little bit though. i should be able to use my roommate's friend's camera soon and ill take pictures for you all.
i cant wait to show it to you guys.
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Apr 11, 2006 9:36:15 GMT -5
Congratulations, I can't wait to see it Did you 5crew the belt clip on in the end? If you get the chance, I'd reccomend upgrading it to a proper Covertec knob, as not only do they make a nice feature on the saber, but they are also a) good on your Jedi belt, and b) can be worn on the belt of your everyday pants to hold down any excess belt, which won't quite reach to the 'next' belt loop What color will the blade be? |
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 11, 2006 10:24:25 GMT -5
im going to rotoscope in a purple or orange blade when my costume is finished, and yeah, i think im going to order a covertech.
overall the look came out wonderfull, and how the grip style works it ties right into my favorite form, form II makashi, because i can use two hands with it but it works better with one. i mostly use one hand anyway.
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Apr 11, 2006 12:10:52 GMT -5
A purple blade would look great I'm glad you're pleased with how it's come out and find it comfortable to wield, as that's the most important thing of all I find trying to use a saber in the makashi form with a straight hilt is quite taxing on the wrist, but didn't really have much choice in the matter with my new saber ;D |
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 11, 2006 12:44:54 GMT -5
oh, ill most deffinatly make a curved sabre eventually, but i wanna play around with this one a bit first. it has a very nice weigt to it without the blade, not to heavy but it does have some heft to it. i am leaning more toward the purple than the orange, but i will have to experiment with it. im eventually planning to get one of those carbon fiber blades for sparring, just because they weigh almost nothing (so when i fight i can fake the weightless look of the blade easier), and they are almost impossible to break.
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Post by tanzanlinnear on Apr 11, 2006 13:11:32 GMT -5
Sounds like a good plan I think the most important thing with a hilt is that it does have some heft and weight to it, which is why I like to make mine on a thin central dowel with lots of duct tape, as that gives a weight about the same as a full pint glass. I think purple will look much better than orange, although something I have noticed, is that if a saber has lots of gold/brass parts to the hilt, it suits a purple blade better than any other |
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