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Offline Snoballz

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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2006, 04:51:49 PM »
Quote from: Kyp Duron on March 20, 2006, 04:37:00 PM
Two questions, how did you make them, and are they capable of being converted to use a Luxeon blade?

They're replicas of Graflex flashtubes imported/sold by Parks Sabers.  All I did was add the grips, d-rings, and appropriate board in the clamp.  There are many EL kits out there for Graflex.  As far as Luxeon, I've read that thecustomsabershop.com is working on a Lux conversion for Graflex tubes, but not sure of the progress/availability.  xwingband would know more about this.  I would love to add a Lux kit to one of these, but then of course I'd have to buy another for "unaltered" display.
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #16 on: March 20, 2006, 05:10:33 PM »
Yeah, I think they are working on that too. If they become available and can fit Corbin's board in there for sound and all the cool effects, I may have to go that route.  ;D
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2006, 05:35:35 PM »
One problem with a Lux conversion of a Graflex flashtube would be the bulb "ears".  The opening is slightly less than an inch so any Lux conversion would have to use a tube smaller than the 1" OD that most people use for Luxeon blades.  The 3/4" tube normally used for EL conversions fits perfectly.  Not saying you couldn't use a 3/4" OD tube for a Lux but it's not the norm.  Xwingband?  got any info here?
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2006, 05:41:09 PM »
Hopefully he will be on soon and chime in.  ;)
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2006, 07:17:05 PM »
I found a pic of the lightsaber with the knurled grips:

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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #20 on: March 21, 2006, 06:05:53 AM »
holy XXXX.....your sabers and stands are awesome
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #21 on: March 21, 2006, 07:25:15 AM »
Quote from: Snoballz on March 20, 2006, 05:35:35 PM
One problem with a Lux conversion of a Graflex flashtube would be the bulb "ears".  The opening is slightly less than an inch so any Lux conversion would have to use a tube smaller than the 1" OD that most people use for Luxeon blades.  The 3/4" tube normally used for EL conversions fits perfectly.  Not saying you couldn't use a 3/4" OD tube for a Lux but it's not the norm.  Xwingband?  got any info here?

I believe the ears are meant to flex for the blub.  Tim's are going to be 1" so I'm not sure on details but he wouldn't make a product that had such a glaring problem as that. ;)  Corbin is working on some LED holders with the graflex shop in 1" and 3/4".  Both will probably be top notch.  I've seen Corbin's 3/4" inch graflex and the evenness is worse but it's still decent especially with his blade film.
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2006, 09:46:23 AM »
Really nice! And your stands rocks man!;)
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands
« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2006, 05:34:50 PM »
Finished the first of my FX stands. 



All these photos available full-sized here

I had planned on making a red one first, but I kept popping/burning out the red LEDs.  Oh well, maybe I'll get a better batch next time.
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2006, 05:36:08 PM »
Amazing Snoballz :o
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #25 on: April 04, 2006, 06:14:16 AM »
i ove them
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2006, 04:59:23 PM »
Bubble tape on the control box For the ANH looks too big go for da ESB!
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2006, 05:25:20 PM »
It doesn't look too big  ???
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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2006, 08:14:38 PM »
Quote from: Dustil Onasi on April 15, 2006, 04:59:23 PM
Bubble tape on the control box For the ANH looks too big go for da ESB!

not sure what you mean.  Since the first post, the bubble strip on the ANH has been upgraded to the correct 7 bubble strip, instead of the original 8 bubble strip.



Also a pic of my finished ESB

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Re: Snoballz's Graflex Replicas and LED Stands (update 4/1/06)
« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2006, 08:53:52 PM »
that saber + that stand= totally awesome.

you know what would be really cool....if you can install the appropriate color that each sabe would produce, i.e. vader red, luke green....etc....
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