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Well I've been seeing some really great blade plugs lately using some in expensave materials (that's key) and I wanted to make my contrabution. And this thread on how I made mine. And I want you all to add yours so keep'em comm'en.


To start here is one using the core of a brushless motor and a section of blade material. This piece is from an uemg blade I carefully ground out enough of the material inorder to fit the motor core to be press fit, no glue yet but its a pritty tight fit.


(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_105815_zps6f5cffec.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_105815_zps6f5cffec.jpg.html)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_105838_zps03073c9b.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_105838_zps03073c9b.jpg.html)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_214712_zps7efb5298.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_214712_zps7efb5298.jpg.html)


I had to dermmel off the base of the motor
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_214611_zps78c4f7b2.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_214611_zps78c4f7b2.jpg.html)

Here in va
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_214828_zpsf0a63a25.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_214828_zpsf0a63a25.jpg.html)

And here in sy

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_224715_zps155ac1a6.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_224715_zps155ac1a6.jpg.html)

The next one I used a rotory razer head and a piece of  brass used lace tie holes.
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_224124_zpsb6e7b921.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_224124_zpsb6e7b921.jpg.html)

In sy
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_224643_zps9b5c98fa.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_224643_zps9b5c98fa.jpg.html)

Unilumated
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_225012_zpsd9423a1b.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_225012_zpsd9423a1b.jpg.html)

And in va

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140214_224540_zpsda90dad7.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140214_224540_zpsda90dad7.jpg.html)

Amazing! Nice thread idea too, I've been thinking this thread needs to be made.

Yah I thaught so too. So here it is for all to enjoy and contribute

Here is the blade plug I currently have in the Redemption.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17216653/Redemption%20UPgrade!/45)%20done.jpg)(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z316/CaptainOlie/DSCN2842_zpsb19de47c.jpg)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z316/CaptainOlie/DSCN2844_zps51849f3b.jpg)

Someone remind me to do this. Points all around!

This is so awesome!!! So what exactly did those little pieces come from and where do you get them ?

Here's the blade plug I've made for the Imperial Knight saber.

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii558/BenPass/aa03c092ef3ee2b92292850c3524c440_zps5dc2fb00.jpg)
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii558/BenPass/aa462661556c31847eeeb42b1cc084df_zps601f86f9.jpg)
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii558/BenPass/343c30c85f154b5b2c7636dd6e91e21b_zpsaed8c38c.jpg)
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii558/BenPass/79d604960fe5548931bce2dd375b22b1_zpsc978dd2f.jpg)
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii558/BenPass/bcf722c6f996ba0bf89bbfeddf53ffa3_zps934d9ef6.jpg)

I dig using the motor-windings, and will try one like the 1st pic (very cool Relan!)  
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Goodman26.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Goodman26.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/sled24.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/sled24.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/sled23.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/sled23.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Yamato42.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Yamato42.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Yamato41.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Yamato41.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Gladius21.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Gladius21.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Gladius12.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Gladius12.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/DsProph21.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/DsProph21.jpg.html)

Well some pieces are electric motor cores some are faucet vents, heads from electic razers, camera flashes with altered pluming fixtures. You name it use your imagination and go nuts

My blade plug was made from scraps and a quartz crystal, its none too pretty and quite heavy but I like it.

(http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2013/003/e/0/completed_project_pic3_by_cazaarmory-d5qahu8.jpg)

(http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2013/003/b/9/project_complete_pic_2_by_cazaarmory-d5qah53.jpg)
and below is an "in progress pic"
(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/002/7/3/personal_project_pic_2_by_cazaarmory-d5q7m5d.jpg)

Sorry about the rather blurry nature of the pictures, I took them with my old camera.

Here are some shots of two crystal chamber plugs that I made. They are modifications of US bladeplugs using an amethyst, a quartz crystal, paperclips, polymer clay, lenses from a scope, copper wire, and a dead diode.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img560/9918/oyno.png)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img802/3963/kytt.png)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img24/5905/vj7x.png)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img13/9247/13i2.png)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img197/6158/5y7o.png)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img401/6825/wx9r.png)

these are awesome! And keep them comming y'all and your ingeniuity give Me drive to do more with junk to turn into art. I wish I could guve points every time I saw a good pic.

Well I know its not a new plug but its a new color on my vigilance withmy razer head plug now in emerald green
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140218_005640_zps83c2bd93.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140218_005640_zps83c2bd93.jpg.html)

Hey, so is that emitter(/hilt) called "Redemption"? Is it possible to get one - it looks amazing!

Point for the thread creator, and I was about to spend some money to buy some like these...thanks for the motivation to get creative! The razor head looks very promising and simple enough, but the motor core looks even more simple. Nice work gents points all around.

I've made a few with my 4 year old daughter - nothing to match anything on here, just using blade offcuts and beads from a hobby shop.

Can anyone recommend a clear-drying glue, though? We've used super glue and it dries white, which makes the interior of the plugs look pretty untidy. I can try and clean it with nail polish remover, I guess.

Hot glue should be effective. Just takes a little practice and quick fingers.  This should help...Watch "Glue Gun Tips and Tricks" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5cLQR95eu4&feature=youtube_gdata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5cLQR95eu4&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

The saber is named Redemption. The Hilt is a US Shock with parts from the "Other Guys" and a lot of electrical work inside of the hilt thanks to a friend of mine that was a sabersmith. I would tell you the part, but I'd get in trouble for mentioning another company, so I'll PM you about it instead.

Oh, excuse my ignorance :-[ Nah, I was wondering whether it was from US so that I can add it to my upcoming "extra parts" order when I get my paycheck. But thanks for the info, and again, very nice looking saber!

thanks bro I aim to share my craetivity inspired by others to help others  to show there own creativity.

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140220_151007_zps1cabc0b5.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140220_151007_zps1cabc0b5.jpg.html)

And here is another plug I made today. This one uses two gromet peices a rotery razer head the plastic part out of a faucet araiter ( painted copper)and a spinner from one of my crashed r/c planes( from the same motor that my other plug is made from)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140220_150830_zpsd01ae196.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140220_150830_zpsd01ae196.jpg.html)

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140220_234454_zpse27b035c.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140220_234454_zpse27b035c.jpg.html)

Stunning plugs once again, you are so creative!

Absolutely stunning while lit,  :o it really completes the look of that emitter.

I think that the new plug looks best in the prophacy.
Thanks eryone I'm glad that y'all like them

very nice indeed...

Very neat work everyone.

Here's my first custom blade plug.  Just finished it last night.  It was inspired by another custom plug I saw on the Internet somewhere, where the builder was making plugs that resembled jet engines.  I don't remember who it was or where I saw it, but whoever hat was definitely inspired my design.


(http://i.imgur.com/t0JgGxO.jpg) (http://imgur.com/t0JgGxO)

(http://i.imgur.com/LjcGDto.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LjcGDto)

(http://i.imgur.com/ok50nV5.jpg) (http://imgur.com/ok50nV5)

The plug is made up of the end of a pen for the cone, the disk is from the innards of a hard drive, and the head from a razor.

The plug sits above the ring of the emitter and this is by design.  A couple of months ago one of the standard plugs got stuck in the emitter and I had to drill it out to remove it.  This fixes that issue.

More pictures can be found here (http://imgur.com/a/9fjxw#0).

Nice design. The overhang works perfect on that Graflex. Worth more than the one point I can give you.

Wow!!!!
Nice job. Verry well done I may have to atempt a repelacation of this my self. Point to you my friend. Well earned and thanks for sharing

One question what did you use to secure all parts Togather

Very nice, jealous! Point!

Great work looks fantastic on the saber, point!

Gorilla glue.

The razor head is glued to the top of the tube.  The disk is glued on top of that, but the razor head just barely sits on the edge of the tube so the disk is actually glued to both the razor head and the tube.  The code is glued to the razor head.

i made the suggestion for ultrasabers to start with new blade plug designs and then i stuble across this?
im impressed by all of them. wish i had that kind of talent.

I love the idea for this thread. I was just researching blade plugs last night and I think I'm going to attempt to make my first one soon!

Sweet can't wait to see what you come up with.
Let us know if you need inspiration

Plenty inspiration here already, just need to get some parts lol. I like the razor blade plug idea.

Here is my first custom blade plug! I used a white semi-transparent adhesive foam to filter the intensity of the light then built the rest on top of that.

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(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/13416488514_176d9516c4.jpg)   (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/13416236793_ee30aaed38.jpg)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/13416518364_d00e09cf1e.jpg)   (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/13416269363_49f2cdbe6c.jpg)   (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/13416243723_c132797260.jpg)

Good work I like it. Have a point. It looks bood in the bellicose.
What kind if parts did you use? If looks like you did some kit bashing.
Maby a hub cap from a model car and some clock work gears.

Thanks. I actually found a kit that had all these parts in it. I just stacked them until I found a layout I liked.

Out of all of them, which are all fantastic (Being the Fighter Jock I am at heart, that Jet-Engine one is *superb*), that last one looks the most like what I imagine would actually belong on a saber.

(Surprised you haven't joined the Ultra Wing group)

Spectacular blade plugs designs all around! Great work everyone.

New blade plug for my newly upgraded Emerald Archon v2.1!

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/13572110844_e8c20b6a25.jpg)   (https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/13572106324_999918da65.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/13572114854_aa35fa133a.jpg)

Verry nice where did you find the razer head I've been having trouble finging them with out buying a cheepo and taking it apart

Awesome. What did you use for parts?

Looks like he used a chunk cut from a leftover blade (or perhaps blade plug), an electric shaver head, and part of a model car.

Model car, eh? I never would have guessed that.

Shaver head should be easy to get a hold of as they do need to be replaced periodically.
Here in Aus we have a chain of specialist shops that sell shaving gear (and hair curlers and stuff), including parts for shavers. Any department store that sells shavers should, in theory, have replacement heads.

Thank you! I found a generic looking set on Amazon for pretty cheap. It came in a three pack.


Close ;)  It is an US blade plug, razor head, and a piece from a gear set actually.

How do you guys get the razor head out?

That's probably heavily dependent on the razor itself. You'd have to look around on your own razor to see just how it disassembles. It shouldn't be too difficult, since they are meant to come apart for washing.

Do they? Weeeeird. I only use hand razors so ive no idea how an electric one works XD

Yep.

Here is one that I built with a deep brass pocket, razor head and copper cone ( I call it the SR-71BC) sitting next to a production plug that a friend makes, that i have agreed not to copy!
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/AussiBen48.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/AussiBen48.jpg.html)

It looks great! That part at the bottom left looks like one that I used in mine  ;)

I was in a building mood today and after I finished the mod to vigilancd i built another plade plug and i think it looks best in the bellicose.


(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140409_195740_zpsf82f7e1b.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140409_195740_zpsf82f7e1b.jpg.html)

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140409_195802_zps8bbeba19.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140409_195802_zps8bbeba19.jpg.html)

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140409_200421_zps2a7069f9.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140409_200421_zps2a7069f9.jpg.html)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140409_200442_zps90749c04.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140409_200442_zps90749c04.jpg.html)

*Drools*

Beautiful!

New custom blade plug for my new custom saber  :)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/13812738505_cdc98f6014.jpg)   (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/13813076424_9cd1beddc2.jpg)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/13813070794_6cfb708e29.jpg)

Accidently started a new thread on mine. Doh. Anyway thought I'd add it here too. ;)

My first attempt at a custom blade plug. Used an extra blade plug piece and attached an old PC fan motor with Gorilla glue. Sanded the edges smooth with fine sandpaper. The popped it into my Prophecy. Took about 30 mintues tops. Looks okay for a first attempt.

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/CustomPlug-On_zpsa9aab725.jpg)

Nothing really fancy. Just stuck a little crystal ball on the other end. Looks kind cool.

(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac231/_Nekomaru_/0414142257.jpg)
(http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac231/_Nekomaru_/0414142254.jpg)

Car cigerette lighter (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/resydube.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/nytave2e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/ege5agyd.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/navamyge.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/ygaha4uj.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/3eqeda6u.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/gu4epype.jpg)


Stunt dark prophecy v3 BR ,
Dark prophecy v3 with obsidian BR

that is badda$$!

The crystal ball is pretty slick in its simplicity,  points awarded.

These are all pretty sweet. Thanks for the thread and awesome ideas.

Y'all have been keeping Me on my toes and have been giving me some good ideas for future build posabilities so keep them comming. Every one is doing a great job!

I made this one for my other half.
Sorry, there are 5 pics

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag429/Sean_Meyers/IMG_2880-Copy_zps175743ee.jpg)
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag429/Sean_Meyers/IMG_2881-Copy_zpsfcdfd464.jpg)
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag429/Sean_Meyers/IMG_2882-Copy_zpse81db542.jpg)
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag429/Sean_Meyers/IMG_2884-Copy_zpsa9b6ad64.jpg)
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag429/Sean_Meyers/IMG_2885-Copy_zpsb92bc3d8.jpg)

Based on the idea of a jet engine intake.
The outter edges could use a little more sanding though. :D

I used the blade plug from the previous order (didn't order one with the Scorpion >_<), took out the metal piece, cut off a little bit, sanded all surfaces for a little more light dispersion... and attached another piece of a solid dark gray PVC tube to it with the head piece from an old unused razor.
This way, the translucent part fits right into the length of the slanted emitter of the Scorpion.

Pyrestone Orange (Scorpion)
(http://www7.pic-upload.de/18.04.14/iceyuujksxfb.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22916581/P1020092.jpg.html)
(http://www7.pic-upload.de/18.04.14/9ww96plbnwig.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22916582/P1020093.jpg.html)
(http://www7.pic-upload.de/18.04.14/8tbjbhnjjy6b.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22916580/P1020094.jpg.html)
(http://www7.pic-upload.de/18.04.14/pitwrzgboebj.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22916585/P1020096.jpg.html)

Guardian Blue (Initiate V3)
(http://www7.pic-upload.de/18.04.14/szagtqax49a3.jpg) (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22916584/P1020098.jpg.html)

NICE WORK!! you all have set the bar really high there, after mine arrive I'll have to see what I can come up with. Keep the posts coming, lots of good stuff there.

Here is a blade blug ( inspired by Darth AliceI) made just for my latest projec.
I felt that it fit the theam so I had to replacate my own version

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140428_192439_zpsc60fef9a.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140428_192439_zpsc60fef9a.jpg.html)

In emerald green

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140428_193013_zps53f5f9d2.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140428_193013_zps53f5f9d2.jpg.html)

And pyrestone orange

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140428_193414_zpsf949226b.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140428_193414_zpsf949226b.jpg.html)

HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW HOW!!!!!!! O.O O.O O.O
(also, point)

I have been customizing my Dark Initiate LE v3, for a Steampunk Sith costume I am working on...  Here is my blade plug, nicely Steampunked out...  I used vintage watch parts, decorative/crafting gears, and lock washers, and used Liquid Nails Perfect Glue as the adhesive...

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r640/barbiegirlie2/Dark%20Initiate%20LE%20V3%20Customization%20Project/IMAG2312_zps2aaaf3ab.jpg)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r640/barbiegirlie2/Dark%20Initiate%20LE%20V3%20Customization%20Project/IMAG2313_zps74af2800.jpg)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r640/barbiegirlie2/Dark%20Initiate%20LE%20V3%20Customization%20Project/IMAG2314_zpse948f4ee.jpg)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r640/barbiegirlie2/Dark%20Initiate%20LE%20V3%20Customization%20Project/IMAG2315_zps38b267eb.jpg)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r640/barbiegirlie2/Dark%20Initiate%20LE%20V3%20Customization%20Project/IMAG2319_zps58e238b9.jpg)

Verry nice steampunk I like it.
I've been working on one with some smilar parts
Have a point for creativaty.

WOW! A lot of inspiration here. Quite a couple of them appear to resemble a jet turbine.

Are they available for reverse-engineering?

Check outshapeways.com. there's a bunch 3D printed blade plugs on there. Its a good place to get some inspiration.
The ones I've done are pritty simple, maby using up to four conponets.
A base for light defusion a ring to hold it( usually a gromit) the focus of the plug and an add on for asticetics. I pritty mutch use parts from hardwhare stores craft stores and what ever I have laying around.
But if you want to know how i made mine let Me know and I can show you.

Thank you!

Simple blade plug mod. Added a blade gear from an electric razor disk. Still need to work out how to dull the brightness down a bit, but so far so good. This one is inserted in my grab bag AEON CE.

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/bladeplug11_zpsbeb8a0cd.jpg)

(http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s528/richmbailey/bladeplug12_zps3a1ecb31.jpg)

Ooh, I like the way that looks!

 The Horus traveled to France after my client sold it back to the gentleman there, he bought it back and sent it back to me with a bad switch, I thought to show a pic of the laser-cut acrylic blade plug that originates in Japan as I just finished the repair           
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/bladeplug2-2.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/bladeplug2-2.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/bladeplug1-2.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/bladeplug1-2.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/bladeplug3-1.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/bladeplug3-1.jpg.html)

Nice!

 :o  HOLY CRAP

Wow dude thats awsom thanks for sharing I love the Horus saber too.

Every one keep the creatavity flow'n I love seeing what y'all come up with.

How much did those cost to cut (assuming they were custom made, that is)?

I didnt make it, the blade plug is a production piece made by a gentleman in Japan (he is really famous for his laser cut stands...I cant mention the name due to advertising rules)

Just ordered some parts for my next blade plug for my Shock LE! Hopefully I'll have it done in the next couple weeks.

Great I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Wow!  some very innovative designs on those blade plugs (points)
I've been theorizing on how to jazz those plugs up for a while now... I'l let you know if I "absorb" some of your ideas.  :P
My focus is still on my Blade Holder (Raven SS) and some Dremel based venting and other smoothing and reshaping ideas in mind.
Not as "in depth" as your work, but let me know what you think.
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=19866.msg309986#msg309986
 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=19866.msg309986#msg309986)

Since not many Raven Customizations are in the works...any suggestions for ideas are welcome.

I got another one for y'all
Its a prototype of a crystal plug
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140507_144012_zps899c7dd4.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140507_144012_zps899c7dd4.jpg.html)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140507_144132_zps5afcdb5a.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140507_144132_zps5afcdb5a.jpg.html)
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/christophermcleroy82/IMG_20140507_144155_zps98489560.jpg) (http://s875.photobucket.com/user/christophermcleroy82/media/IMG_20140507_144155_zps98489560.jpg.html)

SteampunkSith, that's one awesome looking plug, but I must protest, (as a fan of antique clocks and watches,) the destruction of an actual mechanical pocket watch for this purpose. :)

Darth Cooper, what saber is that??? That's flippin' bad-a, and I must have one.

The creativity I've seen on this thread is incredible. The use of parts of common items is genius. George Lucas would be proud.
 ;D

Have no fear!  I used parts from a lot of busted, broken, nonworking watches from eBay, as well as crafty doodads from Michael's.   ;D  I am HUGE into upcycling, repurposing, and recrafting!

Well, I suppose I can forgive that.
:)

I gotta say I have love seeing some of your blade plug ideas the steam punk geared one was my favorite so far,
I am in the process of making my own custom ones on Shapeways since i dont have printer, still getting better on the
3D modeling, i plan on doing  other parts once I get better ill prob post some pics soon

Nice! I used shapeways for my DSI shroud and for a part to my next blade plug. I have another shroud in the works now for my Dominix. It's a great resource.

Thank you so much!  ;D

That saber is the Horus, themed after the movie Stargate. There was only one built by a famous smith who has moved on.
I just seem to the one that is know for reworking said  sabers for up-grades, modding and repair
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Horus16.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Horus16.jpg.html)(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/Horus15.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/Horus15.jpg.html)

Holy Sith! This is one of my favorite blade plugs ever. Great work! I love all things steampunk and this just awesome! Points inbound.

Again... I don't even know what to say... these plugs are just...legendary.

Legendary indeed!
I'd love to get my hands on some of those plugs.  Fantastic job

Thank you so very much!   ;D

No thank you!  ..gorgeous plugs,  Iwant some of those!
And that Horus Saber is a real looker as well (I'm a stargate fan also)
Keep it up, and keep in touch...cheers

Awesome! I want to make sabers like that. Gotta build up my machine tool stock.

VanZan, who isn't a Stargate fan? :)

Ha.  Good point, who isnt?
But I was previously unaware of a stargate based loghtsaber....that thing is sexy!

Indeed...

(See that? How I just quoted Teal'c right there?)
:p

Hmmmm. Anyone have ideas for a......... Ark reactor blade plug? Star Wars plus iron man equals best nerd out ever.

Check out shapeways.com
I believe that someone made a 3d printed arc reactor blade plug.

Thanks, can you put the link in?

Here tou go
https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=blade+plug (https://www.shapeways.com/search?q=blade+plug)

There's like 10 pages  of them.

Lazy... Google it!
 ;D

Holly Hanna!!!!!!!!!!  thanks for the link (point). There are some seriously AWESOME Blade plug options there! I had no idea...this will trim down the time frame for me on those blade plug mods.  Thanks again.

Sure thing

Finally got the parts in for my Shock LE blade plug. I view the saber as an Old Republic hilt so I put the Galactic Republic symbol in it with a gold-trimmed silver ring around the edge to match the saber. There is also a razor blade cap below the symbol. Here it is:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7402/14169378371_78b979f670_z.jpg)  (https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/14172754684_d8a8719dcc_z.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/14170030042_896f0ee3f5_z.jpg)  (https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/13986036619_bc512f99d9_z.jpg)

Ok first off "POINT"
Next where or how did you get or make the cover for the plug
Last as my friend Borat would say...
(http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss285/choadz/images.jpg) (http://s584.photobucket.com/user/choadz/media/images.jpg.html)

Thanks Relan! I made a 3D model of it and ordered it to be 3D printed. It came out really well and luckily everything fit together very nicely.

If that's in arctic blue, I have the SAME saber on the mail! Could..... Could you....... Could you make one for me? Or give a complete tutorial, parts list included?

It's actually GB, but close! It's a great saber, you're gonna love it. I used an US blade plug with the metal disc knocked out, a rotary razor blade cap, and a size 13 ring that is 6mm wide (make sure it isn't more than 1-2mm thick). The symbol is a 3D model I made and ordered from a 3D printing site. It's also good to use something behind the razor cap to block the light better. I used some 3M command strips I cut to fit inside.

Not askin' much, are you?
:p

shapeways has plenty of blade plug options already,  I have done the same and made my own complete blade plugs and plug inserts to be used with blade stock.  When u upload your own designs u get automatically 15% off.    Sketch-up is a great tool for designing 3d blade plugs, easy to use also, i had a little 3d modeling experience already from modding, but any beginner can learn it there are a ton of video tutorials out there already

I think that was a promotion that ended already. It is definitely a great resource for custom work in general. I highly recommend it as well.

 I made up a set of these Eye of Sauron plugs like 3 yrs ago, here is one in NA hilt called 'The Dark 11"
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/sled23.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/sled23.jpg.html)(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/sled24.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/sled24.jpg.html)

I'm not the biggest fan of LOTR. But that "eye of Sauron" plug is sexy! good job (point)

Copper wire,
sewing machine bobin
1 inch pvc clear
some hot glue

total  in parts <$3

(http://i62.tinypic.com/2v8scxc.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/rlfd48.jpg)
(http://i62.tinypic.com/2pu0029.jpg)

My custom blade plugs. Removed the metal discs in the standard blade plugs and glued in doorbell ringers.

That's awesome! Great Idea! :D

Point.

Nice use of materials.
Have a point!

As requested here's mine! I don't have any pictures of it out of the emitter yet, but I can post one if needed.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/q86/s720x720/10402527_10204023362962602_4116233644316454910_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/q90/s720x720/10354747_10204023365962677_4691697687331099743_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10406480_10204023357162457_6876630319673883865_n.jpg)

Again nicely done.

Thank you!

Just looked through all 9 pages of this thread, and man is that impressive!  I recently ordered a rather nice looking blade plug from one of "the other guys", which I thought was pretty cool.  But, some of the home made plugs I have seen here just bury it!  I have an extra blade laying about which is pretty battle damaged.  Perhaps I will make an attempt, or two, at making a custom plug.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Hey buddy that's what we're her for.

That is 1 fine lookin blade plug you put together there (point) - nice crystals also :)
Im trying to work a quartz crystal or flourite into my old blade plug - while keeping the light level reasonable!

Thanks! I was thinking the same thing when I made mine. It does dim the blade a little but I'll deal with it.

Here is a simple one I made for this Katana, That I just finished reworking
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/katanaRev19.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/katanaRev19.jpg.html)(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/katanaRev21.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/katanaRev21.jpg.html)

*falls over*  Amazing - Point!

Aye, a point to you for sheer craftsmanship!

I love the creativaty in this thread I would give points to everyone if I could.
On another note( call it C#) the creativity of all inspires me to do better myself

Here is one that I made from a chunk of white delrin, a motor winding and a piece of copper billet. It's mounted in a TFU2 saber that I just finished
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/SandsTFU33.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/SandsTFU33.jpg.html)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z433/DarthAlice88/SandsTFU34.jpg) (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/DarthAlice88/media/SandsTFU34.jpg.html)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/26/a2e5ezav.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/26/7a2ezy5a.jpg) not as great as most plugs on here but its my own.

I saw this when you first posted the pics, verry cool idea. Have a point

Would a film container be wide enough to use as a blade plug? Possibly?

I think there about the right size. Try it out and let us know .I can't wait to see What you come up with.

I think a film canister might actually be too wide, but I could be wrong.

I don't have one, unfortunately. I ransacked my room last nigh looking for something to make a plug out of.

You could always cut off about 2 inches of a blade especially if you have a 36 inch blade. Bringing it down to 34 incsh ,fits my hight any way.I like to use mid grade blades for my blade plugs.

I don't want to mess up and ruin the only blade I have. And my Aeon's blade socket is 3.25" deep.

I tried a film canister and it was way too big. If you go down to a hardware store, you can pick up a piece of PVC. It is not transparent but it will work as a base. A;so, there is a new material they are using for plumbing called PEX. It is translucent and you should be able to get it in the right diameter. You will have to sand off the print or cut a section between print.

I have some pieces of 1" PVC and they are JUST too big. Like literally a hair wider than the blade socket.

Sand paper is your friend.

Screw that. I got grinders.

Ha Lol point for that

There is some seriously awesome stuff happening in this thread!!

Can't wait to try my hand at this.. once I get my sabers. ;D

Did I rank up already? Jeeze, when did that happen?

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=21107.new#new (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=21107.new#new) <my homemade blade plug.

It looks great. Nice job. Now to just stop it from blinding you  ;)

Dive got a few this gs I use as defusers.  I'll best up pics later for you.just to give you some ideas.

I used a single piece of masking tape as a diffuser. Works great, and you can't really see it.

I think I saw somebody on here make these blade plugs too and call them "poor man's crystal chambers."

Take these plastic crystals,

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/837325_orig.jpg)

Jam them in a blade plug,

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/6559145_orig.jpg)

And insert the plug in an emitter with windows.  Like a Manticore,

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/8381639_orig.jpg)

A reaper,

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/4082408_orig.jpg)

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/8589045_orig.jpg)

And maybe an Archon with a vented coupler for a neck.

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/1389225_orig.jpg)

(http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/7/19478939/2846390_orig.jpg)

Looks good and straightforward. I had a similar concept with quartz and amethyst crystals and copper wire on page one of this thread. Depending on the emitter, you sometimes have to sink the plug into the saber to get the crystal to line up with the window.

I like that!

Points to all! Great thread, really nice to see people involved like this. Bravo, Relan.

Hey man Thanks but it all goes to all that contribute. I had an idea posted it and everyone ran with it

this is so awesome so many great ideas points awarded around

I have trouble with blade plugs in that they look best when lit. If lit, they drain battery power and, if you have a sound card, make sounds that they should not be making unless there is a blade to swing. To remedy this, I made this blade plug out of a cheapo flashlight I got as a promotional gift, wrapped with clear tape to get to the right thickness, and capped with a red filter, a piece of tissue paper, and a gear from an old VCR. I sprayed the gear black as a ground and colored with a silver sharpie. Total money spent on supplies = $0, and since it lights itself, no drain on the battery or inappropriate sound effects.

(http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q725/rdobbshead/IMG_1288_zps455d18c2.jpg)
(http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q725/rdobbshead/IMG_1291_zps6bea4d38.jpg)
(http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q725/rdobbshead/016f12c7ac6c0f0b0faa6af70eea151fedb2596cff_zpsc685e387.jpg)

That is really cool, have a point!

Indeed nicely done.

I love this thread! Already started thinking about what I am going to do for a blade plug. Point to Relan for starting the thread and two awesome blade plugs!

Chainmail blade plug!
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm33/yiggysaw/IMAG0724.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/yiggysaw/media/IMAG0724.jpg.html)(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm33/yiggysaw/IMAG0728.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/yiggysaw/media/IMAG0728.jpg.html)(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm33/yiggysaw/IMAG0731.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/yiggysaw/media/IMAG0731.jpg.html)

Ha! Nice. Chainmail plug have a point

Thank you, sir!

OK...first attempt at a custom blade plug. Here goes...

I started with just a 1.5" long piece of 1" stainless steel tubing that I got at work(the 1.5" instead of 2" allows for a recessed look), as I was there without a blade when my LED module came popping out of the emitter. I got my Dark Initiate LE V4 at Tulsa Comic Con and never had any idea to purchase a blade plug, so the stainless tubing would get me by. Later that evening, I wandered around Hobby Lobby looking for materials I could use, which is awkward when you are using items for purposes other than what they were intended. I needed something to diffuse the intense light, so I tried clear glass beads in an Elmer's School Glue medium. It didn't really dry clear, so it blocks a little more light than I planned. Also, I put all this in clear plastic coin tubes meant for coin collecting. The penny size just happened to slip right into the 1" stainless tubing.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7479/15650321849_4e80d9578d.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7571/15650323689_cb973fa270.jpg)

Then I bought some cool looking round gear like objects in the jewelry making department and some fakery type bobbins near the scrapbooking/doll house section.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15837694942_86c907eddb.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7547/15837697102_53e264ff5e.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/15836137885_bb54870188.jpg)

It all came out something like this:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/15650693778_4a740b54e6.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15650988617_93c4872cb2.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7480/15837701552_e44be69c1b.jpg)

It's a little rough, I know, but I'm happy with it, being the first go at this.

Good work have a point

Thanks!

I saw a tutorial on another forum using old computer hard drive parts.  They also used them to make crystal chambers.


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Very intuitive!

I'm new here and to UltraSabers. All I can say is WOW..I consider myself inventive and have been since I was a child. But, for some reason it never dawned on me to make a custom blade plug. This idea and what I have seen here, has my brain racing a million miles an hour..Awesome..

UPDATE:

The school glue didn't set for a long while, and kind of went south on me. It either wore the finish off of the metal gear piece or rusted it:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7522/15376175814_abf5b6b8b1.jpg)

So I decided to play around with some two part liquid epoxy that is used for casting. Really cool stuff and it can also be pigmented with translucent pigment to make colored blade plugs as well. I filled it to the top and then gently placed the half bobbin back on.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7558/15376178914_2453289e15.jpg)

It made a really nice prism effect. You can see the gear throught each hole...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7478/15972660456_2fa2f2d816.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15378810163_d2fa358d1f.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7507/15812697087_0d32cbf363.jpg)

I really like this epoxy and will have many blade plug posts to come...

Here's another blade plug...
This one was made with nickel sized coin tube, two part casting epoxy, and a metal gear object. I dropped the gear into the coin tube and filled with epoxy. Once epoxy was set, I cut it down to a hair less than 2" and wet sanded both sides, to frost it. This didn't diffuse the light enough so I glued a white circle from copy paper to the end opposite the gear.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/16000003865_7db7c11d9c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7494/15998033261_fc5ab71932.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7472/15380389243_a611132680.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/15812749890_896782f8b1.jpg)

Not my favorite blade plug, but right now I'm just experimenting with the epoxy.

Electric Shaver blade plug:

Section of a penny sized coin tube with clear glass beads and epoxy resin.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/15812635898_c092911d10.jpg)

Slid into a 1.5" long piece of 1" stainless tubing, recessed, and the vented blade cover of a Norelco glued down.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7578/15377769614_6f6bebaf15.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7553/15998138701_b2f99754d2.jpg)

I just shortened a blade so now I have a two inch section of plug material to work with... So much potential!! Ill post back what i make with it.

Just a few more blade plug pics from the epoxy I poured last night, and then I'll be done for a bit...don't want to wear my welcome on this thread!

These two were actually two different pours each...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/15819938887_5beea9b4b5.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7539/15383437394_fa6b07f38e.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7470/15386069583_081d2ed75b.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8609/16005689905_b85275df7b.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8656/15818304608_444c73e711.jpg)
This one is my personal favorite blade plug.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15386176963_daf190f4ca.jpg)

This one is one I posted with my grab bag review...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/15980011202_ccfc21297e.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7477/15794950627_c6cae125fa.jpg)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8600/15358406414_df167320da.jpg)

I think you saved the best for last.  Those 3 plugs look great!
Have a point.

Your doing a great job
There is no way you can where out your welcome sharing your creativaty thats what this thread is for

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(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/srekhustums/SaberTools.jpg) (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/srekhustums/SaberSheath.jpg)
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/srekhustums/SaberHiltPlug1.jpg) (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/srekhustums/SaberHiltPlug2.jpg)

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Please: We HAVE to know the exact brand of epoxy used!!! That is beautiful.

(https://40.media.tumblr.com/24854fa6dcd3a0a3b1da1d7f82213420/tumblr_noqh0eoiYn1t5w0v2o1_1280.jpg)

(https://41.media.tumblr.com/395ace85e4bacfe785c85638fb2088f8/tumblr_noqh0eoiYn1t5w0v2o2_1280.jpg)

Just finished my bladeplug prototype.

Might pick up some better materials this weekend at comicpalooza for more brainstorming though.

nicely done ivw dine one very similar i can wait to see what else you come up with

My kitchen faucet blade plug (cost me 15 cents)

(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/alancheong66/dominix-blade-plug.jpg)

APPLAUSE! And a point.

First attempt at a crystal blade plug, looks much better in person but seems okay in pics too

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/masterchief10/788A5530-CD91-4DA0-9756-2C12892D8B0A.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/masterchief10/media/788A5530-CD91-4DA0-9756-2C12892D8B0A.jpg.html)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/masterchief10/D92F0D04-547A-4ACD-B4C6-C7232455A141.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/masterchief10/media/D92F0D04-547A-4ACD-B4C6-C7232455A141.jpg.html)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/masterchief10/E584490B-6037-4C48-A1A2-8C42AE13F5E7.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/masterchief10/media/E584490B-6037-4C48-A1A2-8C42AE13F5E7.jpg.html)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/masterchief10/8860AC65-8BB6-42AC-A670-C486C4919F1F.jpg) (http://s21.photobucket.com/user/masterchief10/media/8860AC65-8BB6-42AC-A670-C486C4919F1F.jpg.html)

Holy extreme crystal plug, Luminousbeing!!  Point :). 

I hadn't seen this thread until now, oops, lol if I had know I woulda just thrown mine here instead of posting them on their own.  My first attempt- looking forward to making others:


(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/76312C76-8156-491C-ACA1-3A23F57B4E8A_zpse5dkfbje.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/76312C76-8156-491C-ACA1-3A23F57B4E8A_zpse5dkfbje.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/2E406AEA-A592-458F-95B6-7DE60F68F369_zpslkyiq1yc.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/2E406AEA-A592-458F-95B6-7DE60F68F369_zpslkyiq1yc.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/1B4A8277-0E3B-45FB-A1CF-B281EB87A874_zpsjjsvnrta.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/1B4A8277-0E3B-45FB-A1CF-B281EB87A874_zpsjjsvnrta.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/0BB87D29-EE49-4CBB-A85A-1CA274A2FBD5_zpsbbgazkme.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/0BB87D29-EE49-4CBB-A85A-1CA274A2FBD5_zpsbbgazkme.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/89CD1F7F-BF9A-4724-8493-86BFDD55213D_zpsevu6ttli.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/89CD1F7F-BF9A-4724-8493-86BFDD55213D_zpsevu6ttli.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/C2668521-F008-40CD-9B01-97C3FE287DEF_zpsjxuwvcnc.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/C2668521-F008-40CD-9B01-97C3FE287DEF_zpsjxuwvcnc.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/0199FE5C-F09E-4006-81D7-1DB9774D6232_zpsi9sfgsvd.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/0199FE5C-F09E-4006-81D7-1DB9774D6232_zpsi9sfgsvd.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/10B815EB-D895-41FE-938C-340CA83D9621_zpsfztuzhbz.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/10B815EB-D895-41FE-938C-340CA83D9621_zpsfztuzhbz.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/D5B6099A-4510-468F-802D-D0FF4089DA9E_zpsgslimwyk.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/D5B6099A-4510-468F-802D-D0FF4089DA9E_zpsgslimwyk.jpg.html)

I hadn't finished blackening this liberator at the time- done now though.

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(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/36EA83E6-BF3D-49E2-8C31-CC3E40128E91_zpsstwiraqo.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/36EA83E6-BF3D-49E2-8C31-CC3E40128E91_zpsstwiraqo.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/2EF01562-FAD6-490D-8C69-CE6DD6963490_zpsrmwbjakd.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/2EF01562-FAD6-490D-8C69-CE6DD6963490_zpsrmwbjakd.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/B664DBEC-D6AD-40C1-BB3C-E60722F211EF_zpsc5xemwo6.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/B664DBEC-D6AD-40C1-BB3C-E60722F211EF_zpsc5xemwo6.jpg.html)
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Some of these plugs are truly amazing!!! Thanks for sharing

Well mine isn't as impressive as alot ive seen here but im tossing it up anyways :D, its just made from standard parts of a wind up motor and a kitchin sink screen, the tube ive seen crystals before but i didn't want the weight associated with them, so... all i did was use a glue gun and drip it into the other end, and swirled it around as i went, lightly dry brushed it with some green model paint. it looks like a crystal to me ;D
                            I couldnt capture a decent shot of it veiwing through the actual emitter windows, was too bright ( like thats a bad thing LOL. so i too pictures of it out from the LED so you can see. it looks nice  in person  i just couldn't make the picture Gods cooperate
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o488/Bulvoy/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/Plug%20main_zpsaupywigs.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/Bulvoy/media/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/Plug%20main_zpsaupywigs.jpg.html)
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o488/Bulvoy/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/Plug%20main%20side_zpsndszpmr5.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/Bulvoy/media/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/Plug%20main%20side_zpsndszpmr5.jpg.html)
          UP CLOSE
(http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/o488/Bulvoy/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/plug%20crystal%20up%20close_zpsyypbkfle.jpg) (http://s1144.photobucket.com/user/Bulvoy/media/Ultrasabers/Blade%20plug/plug%20crystal%20up%20close_zpsyypbkfle.jpg.html)
Inside
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Wow Bulvoy that plugs AMAZING!  Seriously it looks incredible.  If you're gonna be uploading pics anytime In future, mind throwing one up of the plug unlit?  And super creative crystal chamber, great job it totally does make for a realistic looking crystal.  Point awarded for this beauty for sure :).

It's time this thread got bumped. I came across a cool blade plug option. I don;t want to repost all of the pictures so I'll link to the thread.

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=28323.0

How do you make your own blade plugs?

Really... Yet another thing to do to make this thing my own.

Great thread.

I know it's sacrilege but I got a blade plug from the "other guys" (as well as their covertech wheel) and while the acrylic tube is the same, the actual plug is about 1mm too large so it sits a top my manticore emitter. Still quite like the design. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160202/03c76b67bd7ff7cbac6d0b0742698d7d.jpg)

There are tons of ways. basically you just need something that you can stick down the end of your emitter. The good news is, you're already reading the right thread. I actually was just going back through it from the beginning looking for some tips, trick and ideas. And, I found some ;) There are a lot of great tips and tricks so, I'm not going to take credit for anybody's ideas by repeating them.

What I did was simply replace the insert that was in my per-existing US standard plug with something I stumbled upon. I seem to always have my out  for cheap and easy caber upgrades lately. You will become consumed in your constant upgrade quest so you might as well keep it on the cheap. ;)

Happy hunting and MTFBWY

Has anyone done an accurate luke rotj plug?

Not exactly a customization, but if love sour things and are looking to turn your saber into a flashlight, I've found that using an old Warheads spray bottle cap works really well.

(https://i.gyazo.com/de6174c881284400e4f5dcdfd119e826.png)

Cap inside the hilt:
(https://i.gyazo.com/fe0302e82a8b43e5d9c36e4a25ef6b4d.png)

Saber on with the cap in place:
(https://i.gyazo.com/fb4c5535c58ccf2692604dee38ec7b14.png)

wow, that thing really focuses the light!  hmm, you never know something like that might be worth looking into for use in other creative plugs or even a DIY crystal chamber. 

Agreed, the possibilities are endless! If only I was creative enough to do something else with it...

been brainstorming a crystal chamber- I'll need a way to focus the light from a high powered accent led into a crystal-i know i can come up with some kind of module, but i've been wondering what the heck i was gonna do for a  lens.  And i really wanted to keep as much of the project as possible created with stuff i could just find/ convert as opposed to buying stock parts.  I like the looks of this :).  Thanks, I'm gonna check that out. 

If you're referring to me, then you're very welcome! I'm glad to inspire people. Just keep in mind though, while the caps are pretty transparent they're not nearly as clear as, say, a blade plug.

My first homemade blade plug (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/caea432c78da5ae3b8140e2e243609f1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/e3e3044798cc74005fc1dc1af1e21154.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/41b0222dd45ae1dc2029ce7fcfad1616.jpg)


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Nice! Point incoming. Got a pic of it not illuminated? 

I'm glad I saw this thread in the feed. These are some really cool customizations, folks! It makes me want to get creative.

Thanks RevanReborn. Here's a pic of it not (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/526d60b8ef855ddf9d0f87239c00c824.jpg)lit. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160403/dbd82924a4ff08f2893cc0d1f00765c8.jpg)


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Cool idea plug that is a mini shroud..

Thanks GQTatooed!  Looks amazing- I love that plug :).  Agree, very cool idea for angled cut. 

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160410/95419cc59fca46228663794288348784.jpg)


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This is the best plug I've seen. I keep coming back to revisit the pics. 😁

Are you kidding me! That is totally BADA$$! A Katana! Seriously Awesome! +1 for you!

Wow- these last so are real gems!! Incredible :).  I believe the inspiration he was talking about was from a smith named Arkm, on a couple other forums-  he was the very first person to do the razor head blade plug, and did a lot of these turbine types- I was inspired to do a similar one (posted back further here) when I saw his too lol! 

Pipe coupler. Cheap toy crystal. Glue. PVC to reach LED module for holding it in place when in use. 7 dollars all together.

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g355/Obese1Kenobese/Star%20Wars/ffbb%20019_zpshdsne6tb.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Obese1Kenobese/media/Star%20Wars/ffbb%20019_zpshdsne6tb.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g355/Obese1Kenobese/Star%20Wars/ffbb%20023_zpsikvitljh.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Obese1Kenobese/media/Star%20Wars/ffbb%20023_zpsikvitljh.jpg.html)

Very cool!  Love economy/ found parts builds- it's amazing what can be created, case in point :).  Point.

Thats a cool idea, Looks great

another easy  spare parts laying around plug,  a wheel from a dremel polishing kit, it came with a few, and a simple pen tip from my jar ,  i kept thinking turbine from a jet plane lol.  all i did was epoxy the pen tip to the center and then twist the wheel into the plug, hot glued it down from the other end
Like i did before i dripped glue from a glue gun into the plug and swirled it around, sort of a Melted effect, very hard to catch a good angle to see on camera, so i pulled away from the emitter so you could see better. it looks cool in i think, anyways thought id share,  If you are curious which saber this is in,  it is  my Menace custom i did here on page 2.
http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=30027.0
 (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/26045534684_4068fe6937_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FFyb3Q)Menace Plug, group (https://flic.kr/p/FFyb3Q) by bulvoy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/74169753@N06/), on Flickr
                          Melted Effect
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1622/26045553104_92578a72a4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FFygwq)melted effect (https://flic.kr/p/FFygwq) by bulvoy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/74169753@N06/), on Flickr
                          PARTS
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1583/26378074410_571129b1ec.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GbWwwo)dremmel wheel, pen tip (https://flic.kr/p/GbWwwo) by bulvoy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/74169753@N06/), on Flickr

Bulvoy- this is why I'm still giving you points! Prob goona totally steal this idea because ilthis was one of the details that stuck out most to me. (After leather and etched emmiter end) never messed with epoxy what kid you use to glue pen cap to the dremmeled wheel? Could you fill the blade tip with epoxy instead of melted glue gun? (Saw others using epoxy to fill plug and I'm curious)

Aweome plug Bulvoy!  Reminds me of the razor head plugs I so love, but yet with a diff twist- very nice :).

What parts did you use for this?

Hey Ginsu :)

Ready for a laugh lol?  I Used one of three electric razor heads that I ripped from my only electric razor, which I miss dearly lol, never found another one that does the job as well- used the actual brass blade part that spins around inside the guard/ cage, and also that cage itself- plus a little watch battery, and a tiny bit of black wire.  Used the dremel with cutting heads, stones, and a file to seat the parts down inside flush (took longer than I thought), used dremel to recess the centre of the razor guard/ cage so the battery would sit nicely (upside down) in the center, then epoxied it in place.  Fit some wire to around it all to give nice edge and almost like a coil type look or something... I dunno but it just kinda seemed right lol. 
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/76312C76-8156-491C-ACA1-3A23F57B4E8A_zpse5dkfbje.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/76312C76-8156-491C-ACA1-3A23F57B4E8A_zpse5dkfbje.jpg.html)
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Before I knew about this thread I actually made a post for those plugs that shows way more pics and I think I described process better too (didn't wanna spam up this thread too much when posted originally).  But this post would be WAY back there lol and I can't even remember exactly what it's called- My first custom blade plug I think.  The 'Aluminum Black Detailing!' post is around page 19 ATM I believe, prob back near that one, and actually there might be other pics there too.

I was starring at that copper piece for lime 2 hours trying to figure out what it was cause I'm looking to make three custom saber plug (my first plug period) for my Renegade yours and bulvoy's seemed beautiful as well as doable, just couldn't figure out what copper piece was on yours. xD

Nice!

Haha, yeah that'd be tough to figure out!  Not all newer razors have that style blade- but a lot of older ones do.  I bet if you could find somebody who had an older one kick'n around, or checked a second hand shop maybe? 

Always like yours Raven looks killer in C green.
     Giglamesh it's spring going into summer perhaps hit some yard sales etc by some cheap power tools take them apart  prolly even find older electric razors. I have some parts from an old blender for my next one LOL. There is all kinds of parts, capacitors stuff like that ya can use, Which are low cost. Limits are only set by your own imagination.

I'm still new to this so I might have to try some stuff like that, why I been asking g adojnd and takin so much advice to help me with stuff. Been doing good so far, but haven't messed with doing electronics either.

Thanks Gilgamesh and Bulvoy!

Yeah that's totally a good call- didn't think of yard sales!  Think I better make the rounds this year for parts.  got a scratch build I wanna get moving on, but missing one or two bits lol so can nail that bird while I'm at it... Plus something tells me this is the year my ac dies, so here's hoping I can make it a hat trick :).

What would you guys recommend as a good replacement for a blade plug tube?

Acrylic tubes might be ok. PVC pipe. Brass or aluminum pipe. Anything that can hold the LED module in place safely.

Acrylic Tubes, aha! Much better. I was searching for PVC pipes and all I could find where the flexible hose type tubes, wasn't sure that would work so well.

Those plugs are cool looking

Acrylic is not nearly as strong, and shatters when it breaks. If you need to cut it, make sure you have a safe way to cut without pieces etc. flying off.

Most typical tablesaw blades are perfectly fine for acrylic as long as you go slowly, if you're like most and don't have a tablesaw then any fine-toothed hand saw will be good too. Shoving acrylic through a table saw or using broad-toothed hand saw is a sure way to chip or crack it.

Go to Lowe's for a 1.79$ per foot vinyl tubing. HomeDepot was selling it in 20 foot rolls, but Lowe's would cut it by the foot as requested. I think it was labeled 3/4 inch by the inside diameter. It holds the LED housing in place.

Just a simple mod, but I think it looks cool!
Unfortunately Photobucket is playing up at the moment, but these links work!
I just drilled a hole into the middle of a Circle blade plug, then hot glued a grease nipple into the hole. The last 4 photos are of it inserted into my Graflex.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM22dAC_FteLovPOj9G41z6fE5c8wRAkk4v4KBL
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMlx10_W0Tip2Lx4N_7G4q49dE9nmF4fklA5M99
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNsPFu7e0o7iQVL-fQCLAaIEO75ik1hqMXn5-nW
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOBui6nwNHmQe_PNzJDKUCHuxeyz1OIv-3-VaYd
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNb5lFW0c_y4Fs88JIqU6U6-xajY4Lz9-r6zY-E
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP5eUgvKmsGUNvnogdAlhoYuV35AAzY_wYx8Mie
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOpHzmTM5c3VNCUhU9BMo7zPmAt9Zhirkca1W6T
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOtLDly-6S4eCLl6W_9qbqaATUOOORuGBczmROp

Just finished my plug.  My concept....It's an external crystal chamber for an ancient Sith lightsaber.

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k117/Sactown_Sabers/20160923_202047-1_zpscytvglk1.jpg) (http://s86.photobucket.com/user/Sactown_Sabers/media/20160923_202047-1_zpscytvglk1.jpg.html)

^ WOW  :o  The crystal really "shines" in that custom blade plug  ;)

Great job! The copper accents are a nice touch as well. I've always been fond of copper on a saber. +1

 
Hi.  This is one of the best blade plugs that I have seen.  Great job and I also really like your creative customization to the rest of the saber.  The plug really takes this saber to another level.  Well deserved point for you.  8)  :D

Epic plug Zing!! those mods  look awesome too!

Graflex plug.

1/4" brass tubing, scored rings into it and cut tiny stub of it for the base.  Then cut and inserted a piece of copper rod, capped with knurled brass acorn nut. 
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(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/DDA1DEAB-30FA-4C00-B6F2-15FF0533A5CA_zpsgzgzhdhs.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/DDA1DEAB-30FA-4C00-B6F2-15FF0533A5CA_zpsgzgzhdhs.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/B389A246-EFFC-4185-B55D-517883A2D1F2_zpsbuj62bz3.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/B389A246-EFFC-4185-B55D-517883A2D1F2_zpsbuj62bz3.jpg.html)
(http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx2/major_major/8595F6CC-46FA-4D9E-9A81-9F864A26B41A_zpsuoazlywk.jpg) (http://s736.photobucket.com/user/major_major/media/8595F6CC-46FA-4D9E-9A81-9F864A26B41A_zpsuoazlywk.jpg.html)
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A more simple but well thought out plug customization that adds a touch of class.   The different metals and texture/design make it visually interesting.   Looks great with your Graflex and compliments/highlights the gold tones in this saber.   point   8)

My Photobucket is working again (finally!), so here's my attempt!
Drilled a hole into the middle of a Circle Blade plug, then hot glued a 6mm Grease Nipple into it - simple, but looks cool, I think!

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%201_zpss7my4hdp.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%201_zpss7my4hdp.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%202_zpsuhjg9wws.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%202_zpsuhjg9wws.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%203_zpsyomr7sma.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%203_zpsyomr7sma.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%204_zpsk6f10ris.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%204_zpsk6f10ris.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%205_zpsonqpfosg.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%205_zpsonqpfosg.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%206_zpsxfcu5xly.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%206_zpsxfcu5xly.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%207_zps5i5qzr64.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%207_zps5i5qzr64.jpg.html)
(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w497/Seano321/Blade%20Plug%208_zps3b1txwzq.jpg) (http://s1078.photobucket.com/user/Seano321/media/Blade%20Plug%208_zps3b1txwzq.jpg.html)

Thanks D7:)! 

Looks awesome Seano! Our plugs are really similar actually lol, you can tell we both got the same type of basic idea about the 'flex plug.  I like the way the base of yours looks especially, it's a really nice fit with the plug.  Point coming soon as I can :). 

A little Necroposting here but when I used the search function, this seemed like the most apt place to put this:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/803/27078256038_6b486834cd_z.jpg)

Yes yes I know it would look better if the light passed through the crystal but haven't drilled it yet...

That's some serious bling there, I like it. We kinda have a new thread for blade plugs here http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=37500.0 It started up recently, mainly because this thread has been stricken with Photobucket cancer.

Thanks for the link Saso, point for being so helpful, I will repost this on that thread instead.

Hi all.  Somehow this thread became unlocked but is now closed again.  There are still some good photos and emitter plug how to information to be seen.  However there are many more of the photobucket kitten and notification pics mixed inbetween.

Please share your latest blade plug creations on the newest thread which is just below this one.  :)