Okay, the first and most important question is can I proceed with this D-Ring? I took the clip from the Strapworks set and added a 3/4" stainless welded D-Ring from Seattle Fabrics. I think this looks pretty close to the original prop, but I'd appreciate some expert opinions.
The next photo is an oddity. I bought another Graflex 3-Cell because I got it in my head to make another ANH Luke saber for my best friend for his birthday. We grew up seeing the movies together and it would mean the world to him. So I bought a somewhat battered Graflex so I could do the same weather-worn treatment as the one I'm making now. Instead of a glass eye and knurled retainer on the bottom I found this:
Has anyone seen one of these before? Luckily I have a 2-Cell Graflex that I will steal the necessary parts from. I just thought it was odd.
You might have gotten the impression I've been accumulating a few extra bits and pieces. In Organic Mechanic's build thread I asked if I'd be alright buying just one of these things and everyone laughed at me. I have indeed gone to the dark side. Here's the evidence of my growing madness and addiction:
Two 3-Cells for ANH Luke sabers, one for an ESB build, a 2-Cell for spares, a spare clamp, two Exactras, and piles of T-Track. I didn't even include the D-Rings. What's happening to me!?!?:eek
As always, thanks for looking!