My first saber!

[Callyste]

More accurately, the first saber I built - and I won't get to keep it, as it is a gift for my friend's birthday!
I'm actually surprised it works - and without a doubt it's in great part thanks to the people here on the forum who helped me and answered all my questions about building a Lightsaber, wiring, etc. So thank you all once again!

It's nothing fancy - the hilt parts are from TCSS, I'm not ready to machine hilt pieces just yet. Also worth noting: the grip is temporary (it was a test, I need to redo it cleanly). Please forgive the bad picture quality:





There's one big problem though: now I want to build more!

May the Force serve you well

UPDATE:
Changed the grip, added some kind of... herm... clamp? thingie separating the grip from the switch/emitter section, and added a metal bit on the emitter, reminiscent of the Graflex's bunny ears.




I have to admit I did a very shoddy job on the emitter to attach that tiny metal bit... but at least it's suitably fastened >.>

[Obi_1]

I definitely like it, it has a clean design! Congratulation to have entered a big world of lightsaber building, warning, it's addictive! 
BTW, the pic quality is more than OK, no worries!

[Callyste]

Thanks! A clean design is indeed what I was aiming for. I wanted an original design, but that would be somewhat reminiscent of the Graflex. I think my friend's gonna like it! ^^

And yeah, you're right: I already want to build more!

[SirRawThunderMan]

Not bad at all for a first try. There's just something fancy about that wrapped grip look, IMO. I hope your friend likes it.

Welcome to your new addiction!

[Callyste]

Not bad at all for a first try. There's just something fancy about that wrapped grip look, IMO. I hope your friend likes it.

Welcome to your new addiction!

Thanks! Oh and yes it's right, the grip isn't good. It was just a test as I mentioned, I need to redo-it cleanly. Perhaps with a different material (but still black). I also hope he'll like it!

[Thexter]

Nice looking saber. It looks good on that stand. What's inside of it?

[Callyste]

Nice looking saber. It looks good on that stand. What's inside of it?

Thanks! I have actually just re-done the grip, with black fabric instead of black... plastic thingie. Same overall look, but looks much better!

The saber is fitted with a Pico Crumble (light version), and a single red Cree Star LED. It has an illuminated switch (as you have seen on the pictures) and in-hilt recharge port for the 18650 li-ion. I tried to keep things simple for my first build!

[Greenie]

Very nice work and nice saber stand too. Well done.  Oh, did nobody warn you, saber building can be highly addictive 

[JakeSoft]

Nice looking saber. It looks good on that stand. What's inside of it?

Thanks! I have actually just re-done the grip, with black fabric instead of black... plastic thingie. Same overall look, but looks much better!

The saber is fitted with a Pico Crumble (light version), and a single red Cree Star LED. It has an illuminated switch (as you have seen on the pictures) and in-hilt recharge port for the 18650 li-ion. I tried to keep things simple for my first build!

My first build didn't even have sound, so hats off for diving into it straight away. It's nice looking as well. I look forward to your build #2.

[Kregan]

Very true and nice saber stand too. Well done.  Oh, did nobody warn you, saber building can be highly addictive 

Sweet, that's a great first saber.

[BEN KENOBI]

 

      Great job on this. I've been building them since 2003 . Can't stop when you start.

[Callyste]

      Great job on this. I've been building them since 2003 . Can't stop when you start.

Thanks... and yes! All I've been thinking of the past weeks, is when will I be able to purchase new parts to make another! I won't even get to keep this saber for much longer, my friend's birthday is at the end of the month

[Callyste]

Little update:

Changed the grip, added some kind of... herm... clamp? thingie separating the grip from the switch/emitter section, and added a metal bit on the emitter, reminiscent of the Graflex's bunny ears.




I have to admit I did a very shoddy job on the emitter to attach that tiny metal bit... but at least it's suitably fastened >.>

[JakeSoft]

It looks like you could use the loop thingie to hang from your belt somehow.

[Callyste]

It looks like you could use the loop thingie to hang from your belt somehow.

I think it might be hazardous, I'm not sure the fastening is strong enough :p
(and, well, there's already a D-ring on the pommel ^^)