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Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Sorry for the crappy pics I'm not sure what's going on with my phone,
Please keep checking back to these 2 posts as I will be updating them for more installation information.
Thanks!!
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

That looks great! Can't wait :thumbsup
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Let me rephrase that
When it opens does it unlock or twists??
If it does I wouldn't mind putting a large spring inside the grenade ,
If there's only one setscrew you think I can mill a return groove so the grenade twists and locks ??
Or does it simply pull out and push in ??
Great job btw
Mars
 
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Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

marsattack said:
Let me rephrase that
When it opens does it unlock or twists??
If it does I wouldn't mind putting a large spring inside the grenade ,
If there's only one setscrew you think I can mill a return groove so the grenade twists and locks ??
Or does it simply pull out and push in ??
Great job btw
Mars
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Hey Mars,

How are things down under?? I have not seen you here in a while?? Maybe I just missed your activity.


On the chamber the more I look at it the more I get excited. The blue crystal I bough was smaller than I thought but I think it may end up working great.

Can't wait.

Tom
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

It turns slides open turns. similar to the reveal luke saber, ill post a vid here soon :)
You can put a spring inside, I wanted to also just didn't know where to get them from.

Thanks! :)
 
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Spirit of ob1 said:
It turns slides open turns. similar to the reveal luke saber, ill post a vid here soon :)
You can put a spring inside, I wanted to also just didn't know where to get them from.

Thanks! :)
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If you can post some specs for springs, I may be able to supply them.
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Sounds great saves me from milling it.
As far as specs for springs
Panaflex wait till you get it as its a very heavy saber,
So you would need to know what it needs to push.
If we are all going this way , it's probably best to put a ball bearing in the groove with the set screw behind it or round smooth the set screw as it will wear out the groove or probably scar the alloy as it is now .
Just thinking that it's an awesome design and anyone can put their own twist to it .
I will share this once I get it working smooth .
I can sketch a couple of options now just don't see the point as we don't have it on hand

Again rudi very cool work
Mars

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Also thanks Tom , I have pmd you buddy .
Your stone looks very much like the part.
In my imagination , the stone should be a found item and not a perfect shaped piece,
I think it would look more like a rare gem to find to make a "lightsAber" work.
IMO
 
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Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

marsattack said:
Sounds great saves me from milling it.
As far as soecs for springs
Panafkex wait till you get it as its a very heavy saber,
So you wouod need to know what it needs to push.
If we are all going this way , it's probably best to put a ball bearing in the groove with the set screw behind it or round smooth the set screw as it will wear out the groove or probably scar the alloy as it is now .
Just thinking that it's an awesome design and anyone can put their own twist to it .
I will sure this once I get it working smooth .
I can sketch a couple of options now just don't see the point as we don't have it on hand

Again rudi very cool work
Mars

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Also thanks Tom , I have pmd you buddy .
Your stone looks very much like the part.
In my imagination , the stone should be a found item and not a perfect shaped piece,
I think it would look more like a rare gem to find to make a "lightsAber" work.
IMO
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Returned my friend from the Southern Hemisphere.:cheers


Okay Mars you are gonna need to explain the spring. I am not following. Why do we want a spring loaded part??



Speaking of Spirit of ob1, and I know this is greedy as you are just finishing this run, but how are plans coming for the rear chamber :) :)


Tom
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Ok Tom will explain
Atm the saber twist I gather and pulls out to reveal by hand.
Rudi and I were thinking alike as I would like to spring load the chamber.
As you manually twist it the spring will Pop it open.
So panaflex has added that he may be able to get springs but I would suggest waiting on receiving it as you would need to know what pressures are involved to spring it open.
Also the setscrew may not glide in having this system so i am also suggesting later to change the set screw or add a ballbearing underneath for the runner/slide
Hope this makes sense if not I would be happy to sketch somethjng .
Will pm you also buddy
 
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Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

marsattack said:
Ok Tom will explain
Atm the saber twist I gather and pulls out to reveal by hand.
Rudi and I were thinking alike as I would like to spring load the chamber.
As you manually twist it the spring will Pop it open.
So panaflex has added that he may be able to get springs but I would suggest waiting on receiving it as you would need to know what pressures are involved to spring it open.
Also the setscrew may not glide in having this system so i am also suggesting later to change the set screw or add a ballbearing underneath for the runner/slide
Hope this makes sense if not I would be happy to sketch somethjng .
Will pm you also buddy
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Now it makes sense. That would be cool if you could do it.

Tom
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Hey, I'm not on this initial run of chambers but am planning to get in later.
After you guys get them let me know what you think and I can see about getting some samples out to whoever wants to do the testing.
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Nice one Andymac84 thats kind of you to offer me your place :)
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

marsattack said:
Sounds great saves me from milling it.
As far as specs for springs
Panaflex wait till you get it as its a very heavy saber,
So you would need to know what it needs to push.
If we are all going this way , it's probably best to put a ball bearing in the groove with the set screw behind it or round smooth the set screw as it will wear out the groove or probably scar the alloy as it is now .
Just thinking that it's an awesome design and anyone can put their own twist to it .
I will share this once I get it working smooth .
I can sketch a couple of options now just don't see the point as we don't have it on hand

Again rudi very cool work
Mars

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Also thanks Tom , I have pmd you buddy .
Your stone looks very much like the part.
In my imagination , the stone should be a found item and not a perfect shaped piece,
I think it would look more like a rare gem to find to make a "lightsAber" work.
IMO
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Exactly, the spring will help it pop open, but it cannot have to much pressure because it could damage the channel that the set screw slides in.
The great thing is that I had these in made so that it all comes apart and people can change things to their personal preference :)

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Tom1971 said:
Returned my friend from the Southern Hemisphere.:cheers


Okay Mars you are gonna need to explain the spring. I am not following. Why do we want a spring loaded part??



Speaking of Spirit of ob1, and I know this is greedy as you are just finishing this run, but how are plans coming for the rear chamber :) :)


Tom
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Its looking good, but it will require a new parts replacing the sink knob and booster.

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Andymac84 said:
spirit of ob1, please delete me from the mainlist (as I'm stuck with money onto another project). The member "Dr0id" will jump onto my spot. Is that cool with you?:thumbsup
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Got it thanks! :)
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

marsattack said:
Sounds great saves me from milling it.
As far as specs for springs
Panaflex wait till you get it as its a very heavy saber,
So you would need to know what it needs to push.
If we are all going this way , it's probably best to put a ball bearing in the groove with the set screw behind it or round smooth the set screw as it will wear out the groove or probably scar the alloy as it is now .
Just thinking that it's an awesome design and anyone can put their own twist to it .
I will share this once I get it working smooth .
I can sketch a couple of options now just don't see the point as we don't have it on hand

Again rudi very cool work
Mars

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Also thanks Tom , I have pmd you buddy .
Your stone looks very much like the part.
In my imagination , the stone should be a found item and not a perfect shaped piece,
I think it would look more like a rare gem to find to make a "lightsAber" work.
IMO
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you could change them out currently these are the ones I used

When you get yours I would not recommend tightening them all the way down, just have them barely in the guide so that it slides freely.
Full%20Dog%20Set%20Screw.jpg
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

So these have started shipping?
 
Re: Obi Wan ANH Saber Crystal Chamber Kit ( update 12-16-15 Payments now due )

Sure have. Mine arrived today and everything looks great. I haven't put it on a saber yet.
 
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