Rapine
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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2018, 02:00:05 AM » |
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Sucks about your comp Blessing in disguise. Anyway, let's not hijack Diesel's thread anymore...lol
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mrg149
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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2018, 02:43:08 AM » |
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Looks nice! I really like the weathered look on my own Dominix LE v2 & yours looks fantastic as well. Did you just use sandpaper or other methods as well?
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Diesel
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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2018, 03:06:21 AM » |
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Looks nice! I really like the weathered look on my own Dominix LE v2 & yours looks fantastic as well. Did you just use sandpaper or other methods as well?
I used a circular wire brush that goes in a drill as well as a circular sand paper tool that has flaps.
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Illyiss
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2018, 03:09:04 AM » |
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I used a circular wire brush that goes in a drill as well as a circular sand paper tool that has flaps.
Flap sanders are such versatile tools!
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Diesel
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2018, 03:14:55 AM » |
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Flap sanders are such versatile tools!
Yes they are. I have a job as a metal finisher so I'm familiar with the tools, just used to making things look shiny and new instead or old and worn.
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Illyiss
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2018, 03:24:05 AM » |
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Yes they are. I have a job as a metal finisher so I'm familiar with the tools, just used to making things look shiny and new instead or old and worn.
It's a fun pursuit though.
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Diesel
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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2018, 03:28:53 AM » |
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It's a fun pursuit though.
Yes it is
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2018, 04:11:04 AM » |
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Pretty sweet, i just got the same one, i want to do something similar but with few extra custom ad on's too
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Diesel
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« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2018, 04:18:09 AM » |
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Pretty sweet, i just got the same one, i want to do something similar but with few extra custom ad on's too
What ideas do you have to do to yours?
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« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2018, 02:14:34 PM » |
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I like what you have done so far. What's a flap sander ? Can you show a pic and briefly explain how to use it ?
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Illyiss
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« Reply #25 on: February 19, 2018, 08:53:17 PM » |
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Use is pretty straigh forward, attach it to your rotary tool or drill, and go at the surface you are sanding. The flaps contour to the shape of the surface, so give a pretty even abrasion, so great for even sanding, even inside crevices, over corners, and the like.
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« Reply #26 on: February 19, 2018, 11:29:37 PM » |
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I like what you have done so far. What's a flap sander ? Can you show a pic and briefly explain how to use it ? Flap sander and circular wire brush. when attached to a drill, you gently glide it over the whole surface of the hilt to dull the black finish, then with either or both tools you will spend more time on areas that would show wear over time like the areas descending to the choke points, lower handle grip, and emitter area.
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« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2018, 01:08:49 AM » |
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Nice job and points for all my fellow darksiders!
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mrg149
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« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2018, 02:11:52 AM » |
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think I may want to check that out…I have to figure out how to weather my new 3D printed shroud…sander ain't gonna do it…II'm thinking paint will have to do…
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“Heeded my words not, did you? "Pass on what you have learned." Strength, mastery, hmm... but weakness, folly, failure, also. Yes, failure, most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is. Luke, we are what they grow beyond. That is the true burden of all masters." – YodaARSENAL: *Dominix LE v2 - "Dark Apprentice"*Dominix LE v3 - "INVICTUS"*"GUARDIAN" -Ask for Picture (non-US saber) -Whatever Points-
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Illyiss
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« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2018, 02:12:50 AM » |
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think I may want to check that out…I have to figure out how to weather my new 3D printed shroud…sander ain't gonna do it…II'm thinking paint will have to do…
Yeah, paint is gonna be your best friend.
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Darth Pandæmis
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