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Author Topic: Dominix LE v2 - Customizing my first saber  (Read 33981 times)
mrg149
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« Reply #75 on: September 05, 2018, 08:39:54 PM »

Nice for sure =] Could always drill a screw in the bottom of the pommel to hold a d-ring, kinda like an old school Graflex set up look kind of thing Tongue So d-ring, screw, then washer, then nut like inside to hold it all together
Ooh thanks for that tidbit…pointage!
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« Reply #76 on: September 06, 2018, 02:44:42 AM »

Seriously folks, thanks for the kind words
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« Reply #77 on: September 10, 2018, 08:14:30 PM »

Did good bub. Did damn good.
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« Reply #78 on: September 12, 2018, 06:10:26 AM »

From where did you get your 3d printed piece?

Looks good - if you’d just busted out the final pic first no one would’ve been able to guess what it started as.  That’s awesome.  Well done.
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« Reply #79 on: September 12, 2018, 06:19:58 AM »

That is an amazing custom saber you have there. Gives me ideas to customize my Aeon V2.
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« Reply #80 on: September 13, 2018, 02:16:57 AM »

From where did you get your 3d printed piece?

Looks good - if you’d just busted out the final pic first no one would’ve been able to guess what it started as.  That’s awesome.  Well done.

The 3D printed stuff came from Sedsti Skyfaller designs. The grip shroud he did custom for me off of a design I put together. He has some awesome other parts for sale
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« Reply #81 on: September 16, 2018, 11:08:35 AM »

can someone walk me through the process of using a dremel to do engraving or etching. I am going to etch the Sith logo at the activation switch.
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« Reply #82 on: September 16, 2018, 05:55:52 PM »

If using a Dremel, you need to be VERY careful.
I would draw the design out onto the hilt in marker.
As far as bits go, you'll likely want the smallest engraving bit you have

Take it slow, and very carefully as the engraving process is hardest to fix mistakes with
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« Reply #83 on: September 17, 2018, 02:12:15 AM »

If using a Dremel, you need to be VERY careful.
I would draw the design out onto the hilt in marker.
As far as bits go, you'll likely want the smallest engraving bit you have

Take it slow, and very carefully as the engraving process is hardest to fix mistakes with

Thanks! Luckily the design is simple. Does it need sanding afterwards to soften edges?
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« Reply #84 on: September 17, 2018, 03:05:28 AM »

Thanks! Luckily the design is simple. Does it need sanding afterwards to soften edges?
Purely up to you.
Mine didn't, but I don't mind a rougher look sometimes
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« Reply #85 on: October 18, 2018, 01:09:18 PM »

I finally picked up the Dremel and gave it a go! Here is my FINISHED saber!


Using the ignition switch as inspiration and the central circles of the design, I carved the Sith Order logo's "wings" on each side of the switch using a Dremel tool and a fine bit. This was my first work with a Dremel..on anything....and I ended up with a rough design which I think works nicely. Almost as if the Apprentice scratched it in himself.


Close-up of the "wing" design


My training is now complete...

Here is a link to the full album from beginning to end:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskBeJvMX

This was a fun first project and I surely have caught the "bug" and am looking forward to the next project. I've already made some decisions to go ahead with a Jedi-inspired build...For balance...of course!

Thanks for all the fun and inspiration here on the boards as well as the encouragement!
MTFBWY
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– Yoda


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« Reply #86 on: October 18, 2018, 01:20:56 PM »

Great work, mrg.  I've been following your work since you began and the dremel work is a nice touch on the saber.  It's a completely different saber now, one fit for you.  Point incoming.
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« Reply #87 on: October 18, 2018, 01:28:16 PM »

He’ll ya! It’s balzy to take a dremmel to a saber, I know from experience;) came out great bub! Point
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« Reply #88 on: October 18, 2018, 04:22:27 PM »

That looks like some excellent work my friend. Thanks for the share. Point
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« Reply #89 on: October 18, 2018, 07:31:11 PM »

Engraving looks good
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