CrazyCraig
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I got inspired by the lightsaber threads here to try and make my own. The other threads were helpful in getting an idea of how to actually start making something. At first it was a bit daunting and I had trouble conceptualising how to join parts together. From the examples in this forum I eventually figured out that the easiest way to join unrelated parts was with a threaded rod. So to help others I decided to put up this simple primer.
Its not a step by step guide, but something to highlight how simple it is once you start with the right method. That being the threaded-rod method. With that you can join almost any disparate parts you like into a saber.
This type of build: a rat-mod build, is made up of parts from something old, something new, something borrowed and something true (hand made). This type of build will find you searching though sheds and garages, junk piles, old cupboards, pulling all sorts of objects apart (any tool or machine will do) like a mad-man and visiting the favourite shop in the world - the local hardware store! Though it will be fun.
After PhotoBucket's money-grab and the loss of 3rd party hosting I had to re-upload the images and re-post.
For me imgbox works best as imgur doesn't allow uploading from Google-drive via Chrome. Also at the time of posting Photobucket still has 3 images up here. I'll change them when needed.
Its not a step by step guide, but something to highlight how simple it is once you start with the right method. That being the threaded-rod method. With that you can join almost any disparate parts you like into a saber.
This type of build: a rat-mod build, is made up of parts from something old, something new, something borrowed and something true (hand made). This type of build will find you searching though sheds and garages, junk piles, old cupboards, pulling all sorts of objects apart (any tool or machine will do) like a mad-man and visiting the favourite shop in the world - the local hardware store! Though it will be fun.
After PhotoBucket's money-grab and the loss of 3rd party hosting I had to re-upload the images and re-post.
For me imgbox works best as imgur doesn't allow uploading from Google-drive via Chrome. Also at the time of posting Photobucket still has 3 images up here. I'll change them when needed.
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