"Went A Lil Crazy" Unboxing and Review

[Lady Agana Kath]

Thinking of going a lil crazy myself! Was wondering; In your collection picture, the first dark initiate looks like it has the silver bands reversed, compared to the one to it's right. Is that an option or was that a grab bag saber and that was it's cosmetic flaw?

I did the bands myself on that Dark Initiate. I didn't like the solid black look and wanted it to be a bit battle scarred so I took it to the grinding wheel. I masked off the areas I wanted to remain black then used a brush wheel to remove the anodized paint. It looks somewhat weathered and has an almost damascus look to it.

[Dauntless Seven]

Would you please provide a close up photo of this saber and share more about that grinding wheel and what it's attached to.  Thanks.  

You know... hmm... I'm beginning to think that perhaps you aren't of the female persuasion... but you are cool either way.  

[Lady Agana Kath]

Would you please provide a close up photo of this saber and share more about that grinding wheel and what it's attached to.  Thanks.  

You know... hmm... I'm beginning to think that perhaps you aren't of the female persuasion... but you are cool either way.  

Closeup of the emitter:




Pommel:




Its just a good ol grinding wheel with a steel brush:





And actually I am a woman lol. I grew up in a manufacturing household so lots of tools and the knowledge to use them.

[DarthMirage]

Brilliant!

[MavRick]

Closeup of the emitter:




Pommel:


 Nice pics, and there's nothing wrong with a woman with a little know how. 


Its just a good ol grinding wheel with a steel brush:





And actually I am a woman lol. I grew up in a manufacturing household so lots of tools and the knowledge to use them.

[Dauntless Seven]

Thanks for the clarification and more power to you.  The reason that I ask is that using a grinder wheel on that beastie machine is not for the weak or timid of heart.  I was once a denturist ( family businesses ) so am in the distant past use to a similar type smaller machine with various grinding/polishing wheels and burrs.  We made other mostly finer detailed items as well.  Have some comfort level with a hand held dremel but not much relative current experience.  

Really nice removal of the black anodizing and light buffing job ?!  Liking the different textures.  I'll show you photos of my previous first saber customization ( PB swallowed them ) after the upcoming saber challenge that ends on July 31st and sabers displayed on Aug 1st.  You still have time to participate.  

more points your way  

[Isola815]

Closeup of the emitter:




Pommel:

That looks really cool, nice work

Have some comfort level with a hand held dremel but not much relative current experience.  

Wire wheels melt aluminium so easily. If you're a bit scared of the big bad bench grinder you can get the same melted result from a wire brush bit on a Dremel or even a wire brush in a power drill (even just a battery one will work). Instead of going fast, go slow and hold the brush in place longer than you think you should and you will see results very quickly.

[MavRick]

Not sure why my first response didn't show, but it was ;
 Nothing wrong with a woman with who knows how to use tools and mod stuff.
 My wife helps me work on stuff when ever she can.

[Lady Agana Kath]

Thanks!

[Lord Sidious]

The red LED Consular looks sick!

[Therion Jinn]

Excellent mods on that. Nice use of the basic tools