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Title: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Jedye on September 29, 2009, 12:07:00 PM
There are YEARS of information on FX-sabers, with lots of great discussions and mind-blowing tutorials.  Some people like to learn things on there own and that's how we get all these great topics.  Some of us like diagrams and instructions and see the value in those that have paved the way and shared their ideas.  Below is an index of great tutorials around this site.  It might be useful to post the links in one, easy to find place.  Here's my attempt at this. 

(This will be on-going and hopefully pretty extensive...so I’m sure I left a few out…please feel free to add them.  I will edit the OP to reflect any changes)

Here we go!



SABER BASICS

 QUI-GON JINN'S Chrome Saber 21 (CS-21) Video Build Log!!! (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=21400.0)  created by QUI-GON JINN

 A Guide for New Sabersmiths---Taking those first steps (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=8450.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 A Guide for New Sabersmiths---Suggestion Topic (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=8473.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 The Basics of Thread Tapping (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=10652.0)  created by Aluke123

 Qui-gon Jinn's (Jay-gon Jinn's) PVC Sabers    (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=9485.105)  created by QUI-GON JINN

 You, Your Dremel and You! (A very basic tutorial)  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=20093.0)  created by Master Jedye

 LED Blade Assembly Tutorial  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14080.msg221197#msg221197)  created by QUI-GON JINN

 List of Saber Parts Suppliers  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14724.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 Sizing Screws for Mara Jade grips  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=23866.msg348993;topicseen#msg348993)  created by Master Jedye & QUI GON JINN



Wiring & Diagrams

 The FX-SABERS GRAFLEX CHASSIS EVOLUTION (New 09 Chassis update and Picts)   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=19120.30)  created by YODA

 Recharge port tutorial (http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=2235)  created by Corbin Das of TCSS

 Converting a standard TCSS clickable switch to a tactile  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14818.0)  created by QUI-GON JINN

 US2.0/1 Userguide  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14782.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 US2.5 Userguide  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=19915.0)  created by JANGO FETT

 CF wiring & Userguide  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=13167.15)  created by Darth Tyranus

 ULTRAFIRE/Trustfire BATTERY CARE AND CHARGING.   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=9052.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 Soldering Tutorial  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOdnGUMi7lQ)  created by Erv from Plectorlabs

 Soldering tutorial for Crystal Focus Saber Core boards  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=12131.0)  created by JudgeSaberSmith

 Economy Hasbro Soundboard  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=17128.0)  created by Ryhen Skytracker

 FX Yoda Disassembly Tutorial   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=12624.0)  created by Red-Five

 DIY Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=21236.msg316465#msg316465)  created by eastern57

 How to use a momentary switch with a latching sound board.   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=22399.0)  created by eastern57



PVC Specific

 Tips for adding sound to your PVC saber  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=18913.0)  created by Lonewind

 Qui-gon Jinn's (Jay-gon Jinn's) PVC Sabers    (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=9485.105)  created by QUI-GON JINN



Finishes


 Weathering with Olive Oil Tutorial  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=14240.0)  created by eastern57

 How to Age Copper Fast!  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=16443.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 How to polish your Luke FX  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1205.45)  created by Todd4566



LED Specific

 Goodman's Simple DIY Chassis for TCSS's MHS System   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=16544.0)  created by Goodman

 MHS LED kit tutorials (resistor & buckpuck variants)  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=16045.0)  created by Aluke123

 How to make a Makototsai-style blade (LED string)  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=13487.0)  created by eastern57

 LedEngin LEDs: 5W, 10W, and 15W Discussion  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=18890.0)  created by Goodman

 Luxeon Products (I/III/K2/V) - RGB Colour analysis by BIN code   (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=18270.0)  created by mort

 Seoul P5 RGB experimentation Thread  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=19473.0)  created by JANGO FETT



Forum Specific

 THE FORUM RULES AND REGULATIONS. PLEASE POST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=10747.0)  created by HAN SOLO

 Option to turn on PM pop up reminder    (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=15918.0)  created by LUKE SKYWALKER

 How to make your pictures clickable  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=11435.0)  created by Darth Tyranus

 Official FX-Saber sig request thread 2009  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=17051.0)  created by LUKE SKYWALKER/ caretaken by Master Durangus




MISC.

 Making Fake Mara Jade Bars  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=17110.0)  created by ARKM

 LED FX Stand (Tutorial--- adding LED’s to stands)  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=3518.60)  created by Snoballz

 LED FX lightsaber spins Tutorial  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=3828.0)  created by ANAKIN SKYWALKER

 My 4 Star Wars visual effects video tutorials  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=6687.msg106443#msg106443)  created by KIT FISTO

 Caine Drathu's Tutorial of Lightsaber Combat Form Jar-Kai!  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=17998.0)  created by Caine Drathul

 Saber Carrying Case Tutorial  (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=15462.msg244324#msg244324)  created by Darth Baleful

 Bladeholder safety plugs (http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=19673.msg297781#msg297781)  created by Master Jedye
Title: Re: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Jedye on September 30, 2009, 08:39:44 PM
Updated with a recharge port/Kill key tutorial and sig request thread!
Thanks for the submissions... feel free to PM me if you have any others.   ;)
Title: Re: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Jedye on November 10, 2009, 06:56:54 PM
Updated with eastern57's DIY Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
Thank you.
Title: Re: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Jedye on January 23, 2010, 03:50:17 PM
Updated with "How to use a momentary switch with a latching sound board" created by eastern57 (under Wiring & Diagrams).

Thank you, eastern!   ;) 
Title: Re: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Durangus on January 23, 2010, 03:53:21 PM
MJ, what about updating the list with QGJ's video build tutorial on that saber he did? I know it has helped a lot of people with their own builds, and I'm sure it could be helpful!
Title: Re: New to saber building? Where to start? List of great tutorials and other info!
Post by: Master Jedye on January 23, 2010, 04:11:35 PM
MJ, what about updating the list with QGJ's video build tutorial on that saber he did? I know it has helped a lot of people with their own builds, and I'm sure it could be helpful!

Excellent Suggestion!!! 

DONE.

Added QUI-GON JINN'S Chrome Saber 21 (CS-21) Video Build Log!!! in saber basics.
Thank you, QGJ!