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Offline brthegreat117

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1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« on: March 18, 2016, 06:02:37 PM »
Hey all. So recently I have been hoarding all the materials I need for my very first lightsaber build. I have an ESB Flex from VV on order and decided to do a ANH version myself, so I can have both sabers.
I will be uploading tons of pictures as all my parts start coming together and kit arrives.
This will also help me keep track of what I have just, in case I lose anything.
1x 4-40 Tap And Drill
1x 8-32 Tap And Drill
1x Tap Wrench
1x Anti-Static Band
1x Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste (not a fan of the star tape)
1x Weller 40 Watt Soldering Iron
1x 60/40 Rosin Core Solder
1x Rosin Solder Flux
1x Electrical Tape
1x Wire Cutter and Wire Stripper
1x Mini-Vise
1x 7/8 heatsink (have another one coming in, will be using a copper instead of the one pictured)
1x Nano Biscotte V3 + SD card
1x Dremel 200
1x 4-40 Threaded Rod 12' (2)
1X TCSS Glass Eye
3x Assorted 8-32 Set Screws (for led/heatsink)
6x 28 AWG Wire (assorted colors)
1x Bundle of Heat Shrink
1x  Tri-Cree LED XPE-2
1x Veco 28mm Speaker
1x Tenergy 18650 Li-on Battery (have another brand coming in hopefully)
1x GOTH Padawan 2.0 Chassis (received the Spark 2/Igniter 2 one)
1x DarkLyte Customs Graflex 2.0 Stand with Jedi logo
1x Helping hands (not pictured)
4x 1 ohm 2 watt Resistors (4 just cause lol)
2x-Graflex Replica Thumbscrews from the Graflex Shop (1 for ANH and 1 for VV Flex ESB)
1x-Eye Glass Replica Thumbscrew from Graflex Shop (Will be compared with TCSS)
Blade Plugs (All 1" but threw them in the photo, cause they are sick. DarkSideEngineering R2TB, KR Sabers Graflex V1, and Kenobi's Keep Arc Reactor Crystal)
All this has been gathered using TCSS, Amazon, Home Depot and Sears
Still have yet to receive...
2.1mm jack
NEW 18650 Li-On Battery
3.7 Smart Charger
Graflex 2.0 Kit
NBv3 GOTH Padawan Chassis
This is all coming off my head, so I'm sure I missed something. I'll edit later. 

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2016, 09:33:20 PM »
Why the need for a 4-40 tap/screw and 8-32 tap/screw? Can't you just do one or the other?

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2016, 09:35:48 PM »
I realized that now lol.
But the 4-40 is for my chassis.
8-32 would be for led retention screw.
I also broke my last 8-32 so I needed a new.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2016, 09:39:53 PM »
Nice list there, most of it will definitely be used. Just be sure have the correct size drill bits for your tap holes and I'm fairly certain the Graflex has standard Allen head screws but not positive because my smaller wrenches (all stuffed into a small tool bag) don't have markings for size but non of my metric kit wrenches fit right.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2016, 09:46:06 PM »
Thank you
I have a few allen head sets here at home. Somewhere, but I know they are here lol.
I believe I have everything I need to get the party started. Just waiting on Shapeways customer service and for 2.0 kit which will be in april.


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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2016, 09:52:16 PM »
Patience must you have....

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2016, 09:57:18 PM »
What I was saying is, why not just use 4-40 for chassis and LED retention. Curious why you are using different sizes for both

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2016, 09:59:25 PM »
I got all the patience in the world  :cool:

I honestly didn't think about using it, since I am basing it off a log. I also couldn't find a retention screw for the 4-40 thread anywhere.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2016, 12:46:24 PM »
Just purchased that and some mylar tape for my VV ESB Flex.

I am also gonna try and wire the activation under the bubble strip for accuracy.

I'll compare with my 8-32 screws and decide which one would be more convenient.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2016, 10:05:44 AM »
nice bag-o-parts! looks good man! I also noticed the stand! I got the same one, but without the jedi logo...very cool!

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2016, 10:42:26 AM »
Thank you. You also reminded me to edit my post, now that my chassis dilemma is resolved.
I was like go big or go home on the stand lol.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2016, 12:10:10 PM »
This is pretty exciting. I am patiently waiting for all the parts as well. I got like 10+ packages delivered at my house my dad started complaining about it lol. I'll keep posted for your status. Feeling like having somebody getting through the same thing. I'm beginning my first build as well.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2016, 12:16:43 PM »
Thanks!
Same, but it's my mom lol. I always have to tell her packages are coming while I am in college. Even though I have most of the parts. I still have more packages coming.
You should have seen my Dad's face when my Gibson Les Paul arrived. It was hilarious!
Anyways, the only thing I have left to buy is probably an activation switch holder that I saw on the IRA for the pressure activation on the clamp, and a VV 7/8 blade.

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Re: 1st Lightsaber Build- ANH Graflex 2.0
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2016, 03:26:54 PM »
Thanks!
Same, but it's my mom lol. I always have to tell her packages are coming while I am in college. Even though I have most of the parts. I still have more packages coming.
You should have seen my Dad's face when my Gibson Les Paul arrived. It was hilarious!
Anyways, the only thing I have left to buy is probably an activation switch holder that I saw on the IRA for the pressure activation on the clamp, and a VV 7/8 blade.
When you get the VV 7/8 inch blade could you tell me how durable it is, how bright, etc. I'm just curious in case I decide to build a Graflex sometime in the future.
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