“There and Back Again; A Mystery Chunk Tale”

[Dewy]

if somebody is mad, they are mad because they wanted to either know, or buy in before anyone else. They're basically mad because they couldn't do to others what they perceive was done to them.

I think that’s an incredibly cynical perspective. I think the members of this forum have, for the most part, demonstrated that they have everyone’s best interests in mind for the good of the hobby. I think the way [mention]BRRogers [/mention] revealed this awesome discovery is an example of that. I think your lightsaber reference book, which is free for all to read, is another great example of that. I just hope that as the initial demand levels out, there is enough of a supply, such that we can see these being offered on the open forum for all to obtain.

With all that being said, I hope I’ve gotten my point across. Regardless, I think I’ve derailed this thread enough as it is. I want to reiterate how awesome this discovery is. Thank you to [mention]BRRogers [/mention], et al., for tracking this down and revealing it in such an entertaining way!

 

[BRRogers]

Glad you guys enjoy it.
The primary is to surprise and delight with you all.
Thanks for allowing me to!
I love this community

 

[SethS]

I think that’s an incredibly cynical perspective. I think the members of this forum have, for the most part, demonstrated that they have everyone’s best interests in mind for the good of the hobby. I think the way [mention]BRRogers [/mention] revealed this awesome discovery is an example of that. I think your lightsaber reference book, which is free for all to read, is another great example of that. I just hope that as the initial demand levels out, there is enough of a supply, such that we can see these being offered on the open forum for all to obtain.

With all that being said, I hope I’ve gotten my point across. Regardless, I think I’ve derailed this thread enough as it is. I want to reiterate how awesome this discovery is. Thank you to [mention]BRRogers [/mention], et al., for tracking this down and revealing it in such an entertaining way!

You're not wrong.... I am cynical.. hahaha

 

[andyroo]

This is how they're attached

The tangs are quite thick. How did you bend them inside the pommel without marring it?

 

[Trooper_trent]

For what it's worth I actually didn't bend mine back. I pinched them closed with pliers, then tapped it in with a mallet so it's just pressure fit. Quite snugly I might add.

 

[scottjua]

The tangs are quite thick. How did you bend them inside the pommel without marring it?

Lol just a flat head screw driver and then some slip joint pliers to put pressure.

 

[teecrooz]

I used a screwdriver also.

 

[shenphong]

its been pretty amazing lately with the new discoveries and the openness. I'm looking forward to getting some myself someday soon since I've always wanted to make one of these and its impressive how much has been discovered over this past summer.

 

[BRRogers]

its been pretty amazing lately with the new discoveries and the openness. I'm looking forward to getting some myself someday soon since I've always wanted to make one of these and its impressive how much has been discovered over this past summer.

It has been a productive summer!
More people with more time at home maybe?
Not sure WHY.

 

[BRRogers]

I’m going to talk about this.

One auction for waders. ridiculous

£450 / 46 = £9.78
Still only $13ea stud

dunno the objective but y’all need to settle down! Whoever resells; better keep that chunk price down.

Edit/update: $700 stupid

 

[The 48th Ronin]

[mention]BRRogers [/mention]

That's not how it works on this board. If you want to mention a member, you need to put an @ in front of their user name.

Like this: Dewy

 

[Dewy]

That's not how it works on this board. If you want to mention a member, you need to put an @ in front of their user name.

Like this: Dewy

Hmm, it’s working for me on Tapatalk

 

[The 48th Ronin]

Hmm, it’s working for me on Tapatalk

Then maybe it's on my end on desktop.

 

[Verity Cosplay]

Then maybe it's on my end on desktop.

Nah. It doesn't show up correctly for me either. I think Tapatalk wraps stuff and allows the mention tag, but RPF natively uses the USER tag.

 

[thd9791]

I’m going to talk about this.

One auction for waders. ridiculous

£450 / 46 = £9.78
Still only $13ea stud

dunno the objective but y’all need to settle down! Whoever resells; better keep that chunk price down.

Its atrocious - it happened with graflexes, any other part you can think of... if someone is willing to pay a stupid amount of money it changes things. Ontop if that.. youre right, i hope they dont flip those at a huge markup... people suck, it ruins the hobby.

Anyway - has anyone figured out how many bends the legs can take before snapping?

 

[BRRogers]

Its atrocious - it happened with graflexes, any other part you can think of... if someone is willing to pay a stupid amount of money it changes things. Ontop if that.. youre right, i hope they dont flip those at a huge markup... people suck, it ruins the hobby.

Anyway - has anyone figured out how many bends the legs can take before snapping?

Something I intend to figure out this week on a particularly worn one

annealing the high carbon by heating red then allowing to air cool; followed by then pinching the arms on the rivet should alleviate that a bit.
That’s what I did but others (I think scottjua) have done it differently.
I’m possibly overthinking somethings

 

[andyroo]

Something I intend to figure out this week on a particularly worn one

annealing the high carbon by heating red then allowing to air cool; followed by then pinching the arms on the rivet should alleviate that a bit.
That’s what I did but others (I think scottjua) have done it differently.
I’m possibly overthinking somethings

I got about 3 adjustments out of one and then left it for fear of pushing my luck.

 

[Mouse Vader]

I have question. Can anyone tell me what size hole these things fit into? or if they think that the hole in the V2, where it fits, was enlarged to take it. I ask as it may shed a little light about the wiring for ANH. None of the pictures I have seen actually show the wire entry point.

 

[teecrooz]

I can check when I get home. I think I drilled 3/16” for a snug fit.

 

[juajn7fernandez]

Some of these vintage waders go for $200-700 with no starwars parts attached to them Im suprised they are not over a grand already.

A pair with the correct chunks just sold a few minutes ago for $700