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Title: Monarch belt clip Post by: Musashi Padawan on May 10, 2018, 04:31:17 AM Given all the amazing creativity, talent and artistry I see here on a daily basis, I almost feel silly posting this simple $5 modification. Hopefully it can help someone else or be expanded upon.
The Backstory: I am preparing for con season and looking for a way to wear one of my more "showy" sabers- the Monarch I received in a mystery box. This Saber truly is a beast, like a table leg actually. It just does not lend itself to a covertech wheel placement anywhere because of its smooth, rounded aesthetics. The wheel would ruin the overall flow and its elegant, regal appeal. Instead, I started looking at ways to attach something to the pommel. I searched around online and found no suitable options. I decided to pop the pommel in my pocket and take a field trip to the local hardware store. After several dazed minutes wandering around the screws, nut and bolt aisle, testing my spatial acuity, and sticking various metal objects into my Monarch pommel, I came across these things called Clevis Pins. After some tinkering, I found a winner! (https://i.imgur.com/rjZF01N.jpg) The holes even looked identical to the holes in the pommel! (https://i.imgur.com/dA8VWKs.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Bl0JkYF.jpg) I was quickly able to find the appropriate size so the head acted as a stopper. (https://i.imgur.com/DKSZPfg.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/dpdKNwX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/veZxQa1.jpg) It can retract within the pommel. (https://i.imgur.com/rnSGen8.jpg) Or hang out and look cool. (https://i.imgur.com/RlyRVdX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/lLOMWTb.jpg) I am really happy with how it turned out, especially given the $5 price point! (https://i.imgur.com/fvBLGIF.jpg) Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Kai-Yen on May 10, 2018, 05:24:40 AM This is dope bro! Very creative and the finish is gorgeous!
Well done friend - txs for sharing! K Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Lady Agana Kath on May 10, 2018, 01:20:02 PM Great idea! Point for the ingenuity
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: TheDutchman on May 10, 2018, 01:54:54 PM It may only be a $5 mod as you say but it is both brilliant and inspired MP! Plus it perfectly compliments that Monarch hilt!
Point sir! Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Darth Logos on May 10, 2018, 02:43:32 PM <golf clap> +1
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Saso Is-kor on May 10, 2018, 03:15:43 PM Looks brilliant, amazing that you found something so close to match. It is truly spot on. Point to you.
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: RevanReborn on May 10, 2018, 04:11:23 PM Hey, nice mod! Good vision there, that looks great :).
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Darth Logos on May 10, 2018, 04:26:40 PM Hey, nice mod! Good vision there, that looks great :). Welcome back, stranger.Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: RevanReborn on May 10, 2018, 04:43:19 PM Welcome back, stranger. Logos you sly son of a gun! How the hell are ya?! Good to see you again man!! Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Darth Logos on May 10, 2018, 05:26:18 PM Logos you sly son of a gun! How the hell are ya?! Good to see you again man!! Same roller coaster train wreck as always. ;DTitle: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: RevanReborn on May 10, 2018, 06:03:28 PM Same roller coaster train wreck as always. ;D Hahaha, good man! Keeping people honest/ on their toes is all- nothing wrong with that lol. Without it the place would become all delicate and uptight. Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Darth Logos on May 10, 2018, 06:18:42 PM Hahaha, good man! Keeping people honest/ on their toes is all- nothing wrong with that lol. Without it the place would become all delicate and uptight. Um.................... :-\Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Dauntless Seven on May 10, 2018, 07:27:06 PM Hi. This is a really clever idea and innovative thinking outside of the box. :)
point 8) Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Lady Agana Kath on May 10, 2018, 07:59:34 PM Hahaha, good man! Keeping people honest/ on their toes is all- nothing wrong with that lol. Without it the place would become all delicate and uptight. Um.................... :-\ ::)Musashi, that would look really really nice with a D ring instead of the spiral cut O ring. Just a thought Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: tx_tuff on May 10, 2018, 08:55:27 PM Very cool.
Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Musashi Padawan on May 11, 2018, 01:29:01 AM Hey everyone, thank you for the kind words!
::) Yes! The spiral o ring is not very star wars, I was thinking a matching D ring will complete the look perfectly! Musashi, that would look really really nice with a D ring instead of the spiral cut O ring. Just a thought Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Therion Jinn on May 11, 2018, 03:14:29 AM Very nice work, regardless of the ring choice
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Zren Tobas on May 11, 2018, 07:43:31 PM Nice. Now I know what to do to mine :P I already have a couple d-rings actually so that'll work out for me
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: MavRick on May 11, 2018, 11:45:21 PM This is a perfect way to be able to wear you Monarch saber! My son has asked me to find a way for him to wear his Dark Monarch and I think this is perfect, so thank you and point to you good sir. MYFBWY!
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Taegin Roan on May 12, 2018, 06:29:49 AM That's pretty sweet. Is there a way to keep it from sliding all the way out when it isn't hanging on your belt?
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: MavRick on May 12, 2018, 09:43:38 PM ^^^ That would be simple to do . You could just put a small cotter pin in one of the holes on the inside of the pin so you would have the amount you wanted it to stick out.
Title: Re: Monarch belt clip Post by: Musashi Padawan on May 13, 2018, 01:26:35 PM ^^^ That would be simple to do . You could just put a small cotter pin in one of the holes on the inside of the pin so you would have the amount you wanted it to stick out. Yes, exactly. One could also use another small spiral O ring on the inside to customize the length. There is a lot of space inside the hallow pommel. |