the.rebel.agent
Sr Member
Just saw several Graflex 3 clamps and Graflex 2 ones and I am wondering if they have the same size, since I want to buy a pair of them for my future Obi-Wan New Hope saber.
Graflex Clamp Question
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the.rebel.agent
Sr Member
That's great. I wanted to confirm this, so this way I can buy Graflex 2 cells and cannibalize the clamps. Did not want to waste a Graflex 3 for that :lol
defstartrooper
Sr Member
The only difference between a 2 and 3 cell is the bottom section is shorter on the 2
darth_myeek
Sr Member
I agree, I would also be interested in one if the opportunity should be there.
Thanks,
-DM
The found item is the Graflex flash unit. This entire assembly holds your batteries for your camera's flash. Different quantities of batteries could be use with these units depending on which one you have. The 2 cell only holds 2 D batteries. Rather than manufacture a totally different unit, the flash comes apart at the middle (thats the clamp!) so only the bottom (the simplest part to make) could be swapped. There are even 4 cell bottoms that are really long, for 4 D batterries of course.
Everyone got that?
Alright no one likes Parks, so who is gonna make some clamps? I want one that does not say Graflex... and MR didn't space those stamped lines quite right.
eBay, my friend. And be prepared for a bidding war. I've lost count of how many Graflex auctions I've lost. I still don't have one, let alone an extra to canibalize for a clamp.
The flash tubes came in a few sizes. 2 cell, 3 cell, and (I think) a 4 cell. That means they held 2, 3, or 4 batteries inside the tube. The one that Luke uses is a 3 cell. The clamps that hold the two tube halves together are all the same. The only thing that differs is the length of the bottom half of the tube. Since everyone and their mother (and me) are after 3 cell Graflexes to make Luke lightsabers, it's cheaper and easier to just buy a 2 cell Graflex if all you want is the clamp (or other assorted parts).
I too will be putting together a RussRep Obi saber, so if anyone has a spare clamp they want to get rid of, or one of those useless 3 cell graflexes
let me know.EDIT: Grrr, beaten. Typed all that for nothing.
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Probe Droid
Master Member
Clamps and tops are indeed the same size. Only the bottoms differ. The 4- and 5-cell bottoms also don't have the Graflex stamp.
cayman shen
Master Member
I bought a 3-cell, got the clamp for a V2 and used the rest for a Vader ROTJ. A good way to eat the whole bufallo, metaphorically.
SnDMaN
Active Member
So essentially, it doesnt matter if you buy a 2cell or 3cell flash unit. It's still the same clamp on either flash units, correct? The diameter of the clamp is the same regardless of it's length (length = number of batteries it holds), right?
Here is a picture on eBay. This unit can get expensive it seems:
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In the coming months I'm sure Roman will get to whatever you guys need.
http://romansempireproductions.com/parts.htm
There is Russ & Howard as well.
http://romansempireproductions.com/parts.htm
There is Russ & Howard as well.
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SnDMaN
Active Member
I too will be putting together a RussRep Obi saber, so if anyone has a spare clamp they want to get rid of, or one of those useless 3 cell graflexes
EDIT: Grrr, beaten. Typed all that for nothing.
RussRep said he is playing with the idea of making clamps!!!
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137th Gebirg
Well-Known Member
The black plastic clamps used on the Vader Heiland/MPP flash actually seem to be much harder to find than the Luke Graflex. I'm having the damndest time finding them.
the.rebel.agent
Sr Member
My idea was to try to buy a 2 cell one and get the clamp on eBay. The body could be used for a small lightsaber thought.
137th Gebirg
Well-Known Member
Outstanding! Thank you!
p0sitr0nic
Well-Known Member
The Clamp i have on my custom saber was taken off a graflex 2 cell. I got it cheap way back.. >.>
the.rebel.agent
Sr Member
Well, I was able to bought a Graflex 2 Cell and removed the clamp. It is in great shape, almost mint. But, yes there is always a BUT, Is it possible to chrome it?:unsure
