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Offline Tifosi

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2009, 09:13:10 AM »
That really would not be necessary.

Those of us that do warranty service know what an Ultra converted saber looks like on the inside.  Basically, if you follow the instructions that are supplied with the DIY kit to the letter.  You will see EXACTLY how the conversions are done at Ultra Sabers.

Basically, we know our own work, and the work of the others that provide the service.

Conversions like the one above are VERY easy to tell that they were not done by Ultra Sabers Techs.

IMHO, what you said only applys to those who are familiar with Ultra Sabers and to those sabers that were send to Ultra Sabers and its associates for repairs. But if you try to look at it through the eyes of an average consumer, it can be viewed from an entirely different POV and with a very different conclusion. Just because it is clearly indicated in the instructions, it doesn't necessary translates to the actual work being performed. In other words, you are assuming that the re-sellers of these sabers are all honest and honorable about these sabers, which IMO, is a real leap of faith. Case in point, the multiple posts here already about bad conversions.  just look at how many threads are here on the forum about : 1) Where is my Ultrasaber ? 2) Can't get a reply from Ultra Sabers ..... and 3) Where is my Allen wrench and crystal ? etc. And that's just from the people on this forum. Just imagine what's being circulated out there, especially with Ultra Sabers, LLC running its ad on national television. It is easier to tear down a hard build reputation than it is to build one.

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2009, 01:58:52 PM »
I use scotch tape...  But only to help hold the blade holder to the sound module housing on PPlastic Stock Blade holders in the Anakin and the Vader Sabers.

Masking tape or Scotch tape were BOTH used by MR...

I do too, in exactly the same way.

Wow, I suck at soldering and when I converted my Luke ROTJ I made sure to solder the wires - after practicing for a while.  One question LDM, was it scotch tape or possibly that clear electrical tape?

No it is clear thin scotch tape tape for sure.  It is easy to tell by feel.

:-\

Not that I haven't seen worse... but HOLY COW! :o

It's reasons like this that there is no warranty for DIY kit installations by the end user.

Glad to see that you got it sorted out though. ;) HEY! We have the same precision screwdrivers! ;D

DT, this is the one we discussed a while back and both thought most likely was an Ultrasabers saber.  The sad thing is that it was billed as such by an unscrupulous seller, and I would have passed it on as to another owner!  I have opened a number of ultrasabers (all of mine, and I have one in every style) and I can tell an ultrasaber's Ultra fx a mile off (from the inside anyways), but the sad thing is that had I not opened it, and it sold, I would have been guilty of selling bogus crap!  It really Pissed me off to find this because it very easily could have given not only Ultrasabers (who I have a great relationship with) but also LDMcustomsabers a bad name!  From now on , unless I get a saber from a well known smith, I am opening it and verifying quality before it leaves my shop.

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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2009, 03:02:53 PM »
Yuck! Knock'em dead, LDM. I agree with you that Cyan Vaders look great.
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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2009, 06:38:04 PM »
 :o :o

wow great work LDM!! 8)

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2009, 08:46:43 PM »
Wow. Excellent work on this Vader saber LDM.





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« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2009, 09:12:56 PM »
Yuck! Knock'em dead, LDM. I agree with you that Cyan Vaders look great.
:o :o

wow great work LDM!! 8)

Wow. Excellent work on this Vader saber LDM.

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #21 on: March 27, 2009, 09:18:44 PM »
Very nice way to turn a piece of crap conversion to a fully working conversion.  I admit I suck at conversions...so that's why I am going to be letting the pros handle conversions.  Still I can't believe someone actually used scotch tape instead of solder.

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #22 on: March 27, 2009, 09:40:52 PM »
Very nice way to turn a piece of crap conversion to a fully working conversion.  I admit I suck at conversions...so that's why I am going to be letting the pros handle conversions.  Still I can't believe someone actually used scotch tape instead of solder.

I was completely shocked!  That is the whole reason I posted this saber here, so everyone could see what bad work truly is!

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2009, 09:15:25 AM »
I don't know anything about electronics, okay I know at least to not use scotch tape!!!! Good grief.

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2010, 04:33:27 PM »
Wow. This is.....wow.  :o
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« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2010, 06:16:53 PM »
bbbrraaaainnnnsss!!! But that was one ugly conversion.


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« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2010, 07:41:02 PM »
in the second picture, is that heat shrink that hasnt been shrunk or an extra cut of wire

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Re: Never convert a saber this way! EVER! LDM to the rescue!
« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2010, 07:48:28 PM »
Haha, you guys realize this topic is over a year old?
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« Reply #28 on: October 06, 2010, 08:00:22 PM »
That's why Nartules said "bbbrraaaainnnnsss" :D.



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« Reply #29 on: October 06, 2010, 08:07:52 PM »
That's why Nartules said "bbbrraaaainnnnsss" :D.

Yummy... 8)
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