|
Title: Uses for the old blades Post by: SuperSword on September 10, 2011, 06:20:08 PM When I send a MR or Hasbro lightsaber into Ultrasabers to get converted, I always cut off the original blade first to make it easier to package and ship it. Usually I will just throw the old blade away, but I was wondering if there is any use for the old blades.
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: ThreadJack on September 10, 2011, 06:28:51 PM I don't really think so.
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Master Artorius Vidnyl on September 10, 2011, 07:11:16 PM Unless you plan on sparring some trees or taking your saber swinging at random objects (which I would use the MR blade for) then I have to agree with TJ there is not function for old blades that I can think of.
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: LoganV on September 10, 2011, 10:34:34 PM There is a use for them O:
I'm not an expert on it. But I'm pretty sure what some people do is gut the blade of all it's internals and put blade film in, like ultrasabers blades. I think I've also heard that some people have tried to use the stock internal diffuser, but with bad results on an LED setup. IMO, there's no use for the internals (led string/diffuser). Maybe for DIY EL builds but even then there are better resources for that. Makososai for one. So keep the bladestock. Invest in some diffusion film (http://www.ultrasabers.com/Blade-film-P197.aspx (http://www.ultrasabers.com/Blade-film-P197.aspx)) and hot glue. Use that blade for the saber it originally came (for the sake of fitting in the blade holder) or on any other saber it fits in and you're good. I'll try to find an example. Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Big Boss on September 10, 2011, 10:53:58 PM the best alternative for old blades that i have found is making them into blade plugs like this
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/ARKMRazorBladePlug.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/ARKMRazorBladePlug.jpg) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/BPWWR-02.jpg (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/BPWWR-02.jpg) its easy just cut about one inch or what ever the blade socket depth of your sabers is of you old blade buy a razor part, this is where i get mine http://www.electricshaverstore.com/item.asp?n=279901&k=279901&sc=FRGL (http://www.electricshaverstore.com/item.asp?n=279901&k=279901&sc=FRGL) and use a glue gun to attach it "note the one in the pic above has a custom machined ring around it so you will just glue the razor part inside the blade torwards the upper part of the blade not on top of it" Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Master Artorius Vidnyl on September 10, 2011, 10:56:48 PM Blade Plugs. Yes! Thanks for that link btw.
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Big Boss on September 10, 2011, 11:07:27 PM Blade Plugs. Yes! Thanks for that link btw. your welcome master jedi. :) I used to get mad when i broke blades now i just make blade plugs :D Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: DirtyJersey on September 10, 2011, 11:24:27 PM I use the old blades in PVC Sabers that I make myself. The blade plug looks like a good idea too.
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Varan Folos on September 11, 2011, 12:51:48 PM Blade plugs! Excellent idea, thanks :)
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: ThreadJack on September 12, 2011, 05:53:04 AM I stand corrected then. Good idea Big Boss!
Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: Daniel Anteron on September 12, 2011, 06:28:02 AM the best alternative for old blades that i have found is making them into blade plugs like this [url]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/ARKMRazorBladePlug.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/ARKMRazorBladePlug.jpg[/url]) [url]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/BPWWR-02.jpg[/url] ([url]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y237/Evil-Henchman/ARKM%20Saber%20Hilts/ARKM%20Razor%20-%20Blade%20Plugs/BPWWR-02.jpg[/url]) its easy just cut about one inch or what ever the blade socket depth of your sabers is of you old blade buy a razor part, this is where i get mine [url]http://www.electricshaverstore.com/item.asp?n=279901&k=279901&sc=FRGL[/url] ([url]http://www.electricshaverstore.com/item.asp?n=279901&k=279901&sc=FRGL[/url]) and use a glue gun to attach it "note the one in the pic above has a custom machined ring around it so you will just glue the razor part inside the blade torwards the upper part of the blade not on top of it" Thanks for sharing! I really like this idea! :) Title: Re: Uses for the old blades Post by: DirtyJersey on September 17, 2011, 02:54:07 PM I use the old blades in PVC Sabers that I make myself. The blade plug looks like a good idea too. Here is an example of a PVC saber I made today. It's a Doctor Who Sonic Lightsaber. http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=2832.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=2832.0) |