JediKai
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Post by JediKai on Nov 1, 2004 22:35:13 GMT -5
Didn't see it in the local Target but snatched one up today at Cost-Plus, but it was "cost-plus" as it did cost a bit more than $10. later edit....and here it is:  (the second one down is the only one I didn't make and the third one down is the only one that needed power tools!) |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Nov 2, 2004 22:58:16 GMT -5
Nice choice of background fabric, Kai!
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Post by petary791 on Dec 27, 2004 16:23:02 GMT -5
Just finished this one today! It's the Big Yellow Box Style VII    Right now the blade is only 3/4 in. PVC, but I do plan on buying some acrylic for it. |
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Dec 27, 2004 16:24:24 GMT -5
That's a very good job.:-)
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Post by petary791 on Dec 27, 2004 16:33:08 GMT -5
Wow... thanks a ton!
I thought for sure it wasn't gonna turn out, but my dad and I pulled it off! My friend is going to make up his own design, and it's going to be like mine, only single.
I do have to say, it said 40 inch blades, and man i'm cutting that down big time, what do you guys suggest?
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Dec 27, 2004 16:34:39 GMT -5
Whatever suits you best and you'er comfortable with it.
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Post by Jeffrek on Dec 27, 2004 18:37:55 GMT -5
For a single bladed sabre 40 inch is pretty much it but for a dual blade then personally 40inch is way too long. As a maximum I usually go for 2/3rds at most, otherwise when spinning it around it hits the ground too much.
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Post by petary791 on Dec 27, 2004 18:42:22 GMT -5
Alright mine is at about 32 inches, but less than that portrudes out ya know?
Who else thinks this should be stickied?
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Post by Jeffrek on Dec 27, 2004 18:45:00 GMT -5
Not sure if I understand what you mean Pet.
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Post by petary791 on Dec 27, 2004 18:49:36 GMT -5
Well the blade is detatchable. With the blade out of the hilt, it's 32 inches, but when i screw it in, about 3-5 inches or so is screwed inside the hilt. So in other words, screwed in, it's 28 inches or so, but when I screw it out of the hilt, 32 inches.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Dec 27, 2004 18:58:38 GMT -5
That sounds fine to me.
My sabre is nearly as tall as I am. :-D I stand at 5' tall. The sabre with blade stands up to my shoulders. I hadn't had any problems with twirling. Not yet at any rate. Although lower ceiling rooms it's a challenge to not chop off the ceiling fan. :-)
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Dec 29, 2004 2:14:16 GMT -5
Well the standard length of Karate Bo is six feet, and since the double bladed lightsaber is based on this weapon, the length should be consistent. But if you are very short or very tall you should either increase or decrease this to suit your ability.
Nice job on the saber by the way! ;D
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Post by petary791 on Dec 29, 2004 2:45:43 GMT -5
Yeah i'm darned short, the blade is 28.5 inches long from both ends.
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Post by Xana on Dec 31, 2004 19:39:35 GMT -5
That's a really nice saber! That's the one Shoshana has, too. Makes me jealous.  ;D |
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Jan 1, 2005 21:14:59 GMT -5
That's a really nice looking sabre,looks like you did a good job.
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