New Sabers: Ultrasabers Fulcrum & Lost Gray

[Lord Bladewraith]

Violent Amethyst with Silver FOC
Li-ion with Obsidian v3 (I don't screw around much with sound fonts and never used mute on my other v4 saber. Darkstar will the loaded font once I get it)
Red button
Replacing the pommel with Malice dual-tone round pommel and will be removing the large black decorative greeble opposite of the Covertec wheel. Will also be seeing if I can move the Covertec so I can hang it emitter-up on my belt quick-draw style. I intend to make this MY saber, not keep it canon.

I love that you wrote "Violent Amethyst"!  It makes it sound even more awesome, and of course, I really love Violet Amethyst, too.  Fantastic choice for that hilt.  Well played, sir.  The button color is an option on mine that I really got stuck on.  I got my Graflex with a red button, and I got my Fulcrum with a red illuminated black AV switch, so for the button I figured I'd go a different way.  I really like it, though, and it seems perfect with your VA blade.  Just curious, are you generally a fan of the illuminated AV switch and did you get one on your Fulcrum?  What color?  Sorry for the 20 questions, I'm just genuinely interested.

[Old Bean Kenobi]

I love that you wrote "Violent Amethyst"!  It makes it sound even more awesome, and of course, I really love Violet Amethyst, too.  Fantastic choice for that hilt.  Well played, sir.  The button color is an option on mine that I really got stuck on.  I got my Graflex with a red button, and I got my Fulcrum with a red illuminated black AV switch, so for the button I figured I'd go a different way.  I really like it, though, and it seems perfect with your VA blade.  Just curious, are you generally a fan of the illuminated AV switch and did you get one on your Fulcrum?  What color?  Sorry for the 20 questions, I'm just genuinely interested.

I honestly didn't catch the "Violent Amethyst" typo-someone claim that as a forum handle stat!

Did not get the illuminated AV switch. Generally not a fan of them. Went with black activation box to bring out more of the black accents on the Malice pommel and the internal sleeve of the saber's core.

[Lord Bladewraith]

I honestly didn't catch the "Violent Amethyst" typo-someone claim that as a forum handle stat!

Did not get the illuminated AV switch. Generally not a fan of them. Went with black activation box to bring out more of the black accents on the Malice pommel and the internal sleeve of the saber's core.

Same here with the black activation box and black AV switch on both the Fulcrum and Lost Gray.  Excellent point about the saber's core with the black activation box.  I'm seeing more and more why Emory mentions he likes it best.  At first I went straight for the silver activation box, but now really glad I reconsidered and went with black.  In the DC Comics universion these two sabers remind of something that would come from Krypton, if Kryptonians had lightsabers    The two rounded shards coming together parallel like that.  Such a wicked look.  Now getting back to Star Wars, I've got to watch Star Wars Clone Wars to see more of these sabers in action.

[shade_1313]

I had originally thought to buy my Fulcrum with the silver box, but then realized that wouldn't quite work with the modifications I intend to try on it, once I have finished the initial round of playing with my new toy.

The tools will come out for these sabers, that's for sure.

Shoot.  I hope the activation box means the switch isn't attached with the usual hot melt adhesive acting as a nut.  Probably should have asked for them to not use it, when I ordered it.

Oh, well, I have a heat gun (for solder sleeves and heat shrink), and I'm not afraid to use it!

[Lord Bladewraith]

I had originally thought to buy my Fulcrum with the silver box, but then realized that wouldn't quite work with the modifications I intend to try on it, once I have finished the initial round of playing with my new toy.

The tools will come out for these sabers, that's for sure.

Shoot.  I hope the activation box means the switch isn't attached with the usual hot melt adhesive acting as a nut.  Probably should have asked for them to not use it, when I ordered it.

Oh, well, I have a heat gun (for solder sleeves and heat shrink), and I'm not afraid to use it!

Do you use a heat gun to soften the glue to remove the AV switch?  Have you done that before?  If you have and have the time, what are the steps you take to remove an AV switch and bezel? JediXIX has this mod with doing a switcheroo on the bezel and AV switch to combine a silver bezel with a black AV switch.  I was thinking it might be something I could try one day on my Consular and my Lost Gray (since I didn't ask for it when I ordered it).

[shade_1313]

Do you use a heat gun to soften the glue to remove the AV switch?  Have you done that before?  If you have and have the time, what are the steps you take to remove an AV switch and bezel? JediXIX has this mod with doing a switcheroo on the bezel and AV switch to combine a silver bezel with a black AV switch.  I was thinking it might be something I could try one day on my Consular and my Lost Gray (since I didn't ask for it when I ordered it).

I haven't done it, but I've read the accounts of other folks that it's doable.  When I order my Lost Gray (which I'm very tempted to try to find the money for, in time for the raffle), I'll ask them to not glue the switch in on that one.  I'm pretty sure the activation box on the Fulcrum will make that one an easier AV switch to remove.

I've found that, contrary to what I expected when I first heard of it, the trick of a wrap of electrical tape around the threads and installing an AV switch as a press fit works fantastically.  They go in, and they stay as solidly fixed as I could possibly want, while being able to be worked loose and pulled out, if necessary.  That's how I've done all of my DiY sabers, and they've all been very firmly held in place.

[Lord Bladewraith]

I haven't done it, but I've read the accounts of other folks that it's doable.  When I order my Lost Gray (which I'm very tempted to try to find the money for, in time for the raffle), I'll ask them to not glue the switch in on that one.  I'm pretty sure the activation box on the Fulcrum will make that one an easier AV switch to remove.

I've found that, contrary to what I expected when I first heard of it, the trick of a wrap of electrical tape around the threads and installing an AV switch as a press fit works fantastically.  They go in, and they stay as solidly fixed as I could possibly want, while being able to be worked loose and pulled out, if necessary.  That's how I've done all of my DiY sabers, and they've all been very firmly held in place.

Thanks for the info!  Very helpful. Thus far I've been content to pay UltraSabers to do all the work.  My free time is limited, so I like to have more time to enjoy these sabers rather than work on them, apart from the interchanging of MHS pommels and emitters.  I like the idea of one day building my own saber, so your tips are well received! 

[JediApprenticeChris37]

I want lost gray in sentinel yellow  with FoC Orange

[Taegin Roan]

Thanks for the info!  Very helpful. Thus far I've been content to pay UltraSabers to do all the work.  My free time is limited, so I like to have more time to enjoy these sabers rather than work on them, apart from the interchanging of MHS pommels and emitters.  I like the idea of one day building my own saber, so your tips are well received! 

Another point for the new signature pic, you really know how to 'pic' them (hehe)

[Lord Bladewraith]

Another point for the new signature pic, you really know how to 'pic' them (hehe)

Thanks, TR!  I appreciate the feedback, the point and making me laugh! I used a filter on the picture from UltraSabers to make it a little more rustic.

[Taegin Roan]

Thanks, TR!  I appreciate the feedback, the point and making me laugh! I used a filter on the picture from UltraSabers to make it a little more rustic.

Well I think it looks awesome, so good job.

[Old Bean Kenobi]

I think it breaks down almost exactly like a Scorpion.

I made an inquiry to Emory - he said if you've worked with sabers before, they are both easy enough to break down & put back together.

V. happy to read this-I'll be modding mine when they come in. That big black knob opposite the Covertec is (hopefully) coming off of mine if this is the case.

[GreyNight]

Gosh, these hilts are gorgeous!!!  I'll eventually get both. (I mean seriously. With my avatar?!  )

How does one go about ordering them with the illuminated AV switch? I want to order the Lost Grey and I rather like the look of the illuminated switch, but during the build, I don't get the option.  Is it something you have to specify with a comment? 

FWIW, I was going with a standard saber build, TRI Adegan Silver with Li-ion.

[Zren Tobas]

That's odd. Maybe lit av switches are out of stock on some sabers. I think a white lit av switch would look sharp with either of them to be honest =]

[Lord Sidious]

Gosh, these hilts are gorgeous!!!  I'll eventually get both. (I mean seriously. With my avatar?!  )

How does one go about ordering them with the illuminated AV switch? I want to order the Lost Grey and I rather like the look of the illuminated switch, but during the build, I don't get the option.  Is it something you have to specify with a comment? 

FWIW, I was going with a standard saber build, TRI Adegan Silver with Li-ion.

It works. I was building for a Lost Gray with Obsidian Premium Sound.