Maz Kanata Box Containing the "Skywalker" Lightsaber Build

Re: Maz Kanata Box Containing the "Skywalker" Lightsaber Build

I do not have pictures from fabrication of the hinges, but I can take some of what I did. Keeping in mind that this is a crude type box, I used a dremil and sheet metal cutters and wrapped/beat it into shape.

thats exactly what i was going to do, use a pin at the local hardware store and hammer the ends of the pin like a mushroom so it doesn't fall out

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chris mind sharing where you got your strapping and what size and gauge you decided to go with?
 
I got the strapping at Lowe's in the area they sell U channel and round stock in steel, stainless, and aluminum. This is 1.5" wide and I believe it was .125" thick. You can get it in 4' or 8' sticks. I suggest using a bender when going around sides and front to back, or cutting a groove on the inside to get a good bend if trying to use the box edges to bend it.
 
I got quite lucky and found this awesome box in an antique shop in Endinburgh.

The screw padlock was a massive bonus too! looks right at home with the grooves on the barrel.

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Here's a cool twist... Just read through the thread from the start and saw Serenity's name!

That's one of your diaries next to the box :cool ...what a great piece of work it is!
 
The colouration and weathering does make it look like Oak, but the grain doesn't look like Oak to me. I'm not 100% on that though, I wouldn't know until I see it up close or have some detailed pics of the surface...

I agree, the wood looks like it could be severely beat up conifer of on some sort. The planks looks rough perhaps hewed rather than sawn.
 
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I was thinking pine also. This is a prop, not the ancient box you're looking for ;) The grain and stain seems right. And I'm thinking steel for the metal bits, although in real life (on earth) a box that old would have wrought iron IMO)

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Sweet!
 
I just realized the back of the box at the hinge is taller than the front, it's not a flat top like I originally thought. A slight but noticeable difference adding character.

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It's looking great. I will need to add a little bit to the bolts/screws, but overall I am very pleased. Anyone interested in commissioning one, let me know.

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Re: Maz Kanata Box Containing the "Skywalker" Lightsaber Build

Very nice box.....looks pretty close
 
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