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Post by heavymetalpastor on Dec 7, 2004 15:23:51 GMT -5
how much does it normally cost to build your own lightsaber?
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Post by jaiven on Dec 7, 2004 15:34:07 GMT -5
The cost depends on how much you want to put into your saber. If you have a Flash Gun, you can get basic conversion kits from www.blast-tech.com He sells kits, and also individual grip material and part. Also www.parksabers.com sell lightsaber parts to make you like saber with. It can usually run anywhere from 30 to 150 or so to make your saber. As I said, it all depends on how much you want to put into it. |
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Post by heavymetalpastor on Dec 7, 2004 15:35:57 GMT -5
i want it to be one I can wail on another saber with and have no fear of breaking.
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Dec 7, 2004 17:13:44 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]You can figure about $60 + . My hilt was $35.00 a blade to spar with , (non EL), was another $30. I Have only use the blade for a photo once. [/glow]
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Post by jaiven on Dec 8, 2004 18:59:00 GMT -5
Yes, what he said  |
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Post by Vek Eldar on Dec 19, 2004 13:14:09 GMT -5
I spent around $80+ on my hardware saber. 12 inch nickel-plated brass pipes are expensive, around $8-$10 per pipe, and I had to use four. That, and because I screwed up on two of them, so that added another $15-$20 to my total cost. That's just materials, though, and doesn't take into account things like graphing paper for design sketching, loads of masking tape, and spray paints. Also, if you don't have one, you can expect to pay $40-$50 for a Dremel at a major retail chain. This is quite simply the ideal tool for any would-be saber smith. As great as the tool is, it can be a pain to work with if you're trying to rush through making your saber--particularly if the Dremel is rechargable...My advice on that is get one that you can plug into the wall, and then get an extension cord * grumble, grumble* The cost of making a saber is, like most hobbies, largely dependent on how much you're willing to put into it. If you plan on screwing up a lot--like I did--then it's going to cost you a bit more. But if you exercise some patience, you can show it off at Cons and have people go 'Oooh!' and 'Aaah!' when they see your hard work. ;D I guess the last thing is that, since you were asking for one with a blade, you can figure that it will cost about $20-$30 for an acrylic blade and assembly. You'll need to get a drill and tap set for that and figure out what kind of set screw you want to use. My saber is totally hollow, so I need to figure out a way to hold a blade in there. Acrylic blades are awesome because they look good and you don't have to worry about shattering any electronics! Plus, you can 'wail on another saber' and it won't break; you just need to make certain that you properly secure the blade in the hilt. Here's the saber that I built for Dragon Con this year: www.thejediassembly.com/members/equip/Vek%20Eldar-LS1.JPGHope that answers your question! |
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Post by sulla on Jan 13, 2005 16:21:40 GMT -5
Random Sabers.com often has "stunt sabers" that they make and sell for pretty cheap. You have to ask if they have any on hand.
They are originals, not custom made (they just make them how they see fit) and I think some if not all of them accept a 3/4" acrylic rod blade. Drop them an e-mail and they'll tell you better than I could.
They make good stuff too.
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