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SuperSword
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« 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.
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2011, 06:28:51 PM »
I don't really think so.
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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 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) 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.
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« Reply #4 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/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 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"
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2011, 10:56:48 PM »
Blade Plugs.  Yes!  Thanks for that link btw.
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2011, 11:07:27 PM »
Quote from: Master Artorius Vidnyl on September 10, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Blade Plugs.  Yes!  Thanks for that link btw.

your welcome master jedi. Smiley I used to get mad when i broke blades now i just make blade plugs  Cheesy
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« Reply #7 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.
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2011, 12:51:48 PM »
Blade plugs! Excellent idea, thanks  Smiley
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2011, 05:53:04 AM »
I stand corrected then. Good idea Big Boss!
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2011, 06:28:02 AM »
Quote from: 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/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 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! Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2011, 02:54:07 PM »
Quote from: 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.

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
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