8th doctor sonic screwdriver help!!!!

i love the 8th doctors sonic screwdriver it is amazing. i want to build one but have no idea how. i can use a lathe and a milling machine and have lots of materials i lust have no clue on how to begin. so help please !!! thank you for your time

sonicprops said:

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i love the 8th doctors sonic screwdriver it is amazing. i want to build one but have no idea how. i can use a lathe and a milling machine and have lots of materials i lust have no clue on how to begin. so help please !!! thank you for your time

I don't think you will need a mill for that one (just the lathe). The widest part of the handle is likely about 22mm wide. Start with that and draw it up. The photo you have there should cover pretty much all you need on that one.

phez said:

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I don't think you will need a mill for that one (just the lathe). The widest part of the handle is likely about 22mm wide. Start with that and draw it up. The photo you have there should cover pretty much all you need on that one.

thanks but what about other measurements

Hi, There are a couple of articles on the Tardis Builders wevsite giving dimensions for the classic Sonic Screwdriver. However for your convenience I have snaggeged a couple of pics with dimensions. One has been created by Scarfwearer, and for this we should thank him. The other is a reproduction of a page from the Dr. Who technical manual by SeanClarke1 again thanks is offered.


I hope this helps and look forward to seeing the results. What ever you do, make it yours and be creative.

tailgunner30uk said:

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Hi, There are a couple of articles on the Tardis Builders wevsite giving dimensions for the classic Sonic Screwdriver. However for your convenience I have snaggeged a couple of pics with dimensions. One has been created by Scarfwearer, and for this we should thank him. The other is a reproduction of a page from the Dr. Who technical manual by SeanClarke1 again thanks is offered.


I hope this helps and look forward to seeing the results. What ever you do, make it yours and be creative.

i will be sure to keep you up to date. thanks for the help

Be sure to upload pictures, okay? Really want to see out it turns out.
Cheers.
Mr Mcgoo

Mr Mcgoo said:

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Be sure to upload pictures, okay? Really want to see out it turns out.
Cheers.
Mr Mcgoo

im just waiting for some aluminium and then i will start

What sort of aluminium, I've always wondered, piping and stuff, or solid chunks that you make to the shape?

It depends upon what you are making, and the tools you have to hand. Regardless it is recommended to avoid softer types of aluminium as they tend to be 'gummy' and produce a poor surface finish. I use grades recommended for machining. Commonly recommended is T6061.

Mr Mcgoo said:

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What sort of aluminium, I've always wondered, piping and stuff, or solid chunks that you make to the shape?

im going to use 22mm bar

Can't wait to see your results.