Maz Kanata Box Containing the "Skywalker" Lightsaber Build

[Halliwax]

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?

 

[Collectorchris]

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.

 

[Yubnub]

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.

 

[Yubnub]

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!

 

[Friendly flyer]

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.

 

[Halliwax]

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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very nice box!!

 

[Edraven99]

very nice box!!

Ba-dum-bum!

 

[JaxAndTheMoon]

Ba-dum-bum!

So uuuh... do you guys do phrasing?

 

[Ridire Firean]

Hey JaxAndTheMoon, I bet they do if there's a James Bond Forum! (Since Archer's a Bond parody)

 

[Halliwax]

Ba-dum-bum!

So uuuh... do you guys do phrasing?

dirty dirty minds!

 

[RayR]

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

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!

 

[RayR]

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.

 

[Halliwax]

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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yup! i noticed this as well, reminds me a lot like a sea captains chest

 

[tag777]

I have a friend starting on this build for me. Looking good so far. I'll let you know his process once I actually go pick up the box. It barn wood from Southern Ontario, Canada.

 

[Halliwax]

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I have a friend starting on this build for me. Looking good so far. I'll let you know his process once I actually go pick up the box. It barn wood from Southern Ontario, Canada.

the barn wood looks great, is that fir?

 

[tag777]

It's pine from the 1890's.

 

[mikid]

Finding reclaimed wood is always the best way to make old looking boxes......

 

[roygilsing]

It's pine from the 1890's.

lol
I thought it was from a galaxy far far away!

 

[tag777]

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


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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[mikid]

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

Very nice box.....looks pretty close