Build Thread for my take on the ROTJ Luke Lightsaber (fully machined)

[TD-4242]

This is skookum as F! Really nice work man!

For making a triangle broach it may help putting reliefs in there and making the broach taper. Ill link a clickspring video. https://youtu.be/MYI1slVGziU

I ended up making a full jig punch. I'll update and review the final product a bit later.

 

[TD-4242]

It's that time again.

 

[TD-4242]

Made some good progress tonight. Actually may be coming to an end soon. Once all the parts are done I'll do a final clean up to remove tool marks and dings from test handling and make them available.

 

[TD-4242]

I didn't realize how big that picture was, you can really zoom in on everything. I can see how much clean up is still left to do...

 

[TD-4242]

I was able to cut out the control boxes to mount the unpowered LEDs. I'll post some pics a bit later. Likely only two more videos left and both are probably going to be pretty short.

 

[Halliwax]

I was able to cut out the control boxes to mount the unpowered LEDs. I'll post some pics a bit later. Likely only two more videos left and both are probably going to be pretty short.

you tease!!

 

[TD-4242]

Well, I've finished all the main parts. I am planning a crystal chamber build now.

 

[TD-4242]

you tease!!

yes, yes I do

Edit: wow zooming in, an invisible scratch suddenly looks like the grand canyon.

 

[Halliwax]

Nice job! That’s a lot of bling!


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[TD-4242]

All washed up and drying. Prepping for paint. Went over each part with file, sandpaper and/or scotchbrite to clean up any minor scratches/dings. washed up with some water pressure and dawn dish soap. Next up painting and packaging.

 

[TD-4242]

More content:

 

[TD-4242]

Check the junkyard

 

[TD-4242]

Final assembly video:

 

[TD-4242]

Little work on a side project:

 

[Halliwax]

Little work on a side project:

https://youtu.be/iqe-o6zXvdQ

You got to be kidding me!! This is nuts!


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[TD-4242]

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[TD-4242]

Was working on another project, and my Lathe motor died.

On a happier note I got myself a new huge air compressor for really cheap and I'm now plumbing my shop with air outlets almost like power outlets on the walls.

 

[TD-4242]

New motor should be here Friday and I can get back to making chips on the lathe.

 

[TD-4242]

Here is the adventure I went through trying to level my lathe to turn more true and ended up replacing the motor:

 

[TD-4242]

I am currently out of Lightsabers and will need to start a new run. Should I do another run similar to the last one or should I work on a V2 run?