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Title: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Nero Attoru on August 16, 2011, 01:01:28 PM Hey everybody, I'm sure at least some of you know about my custom Luke ROTJ, originally a converted FX I bought off eBay which was souped up by Ultra with awesome features. I currently have one blade that fits this hilt, the one that originally came with it, but I was wondering if you had any advice on how to sand down a blade to fit the emitter. Basically my regular Ultrasabers blades are a hair too wide and won't fit, and when you check the pages for blades on the US site it even says that they need to be sanded down to fit converted FX sabers.
Any tips on how to go about this (tools, techniques, etc) would be greatly appreciated. Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Hebi on August 16, 2011, 04:41:20 PM Well, I know that if you ask in your order comments, US can sand them for you... Although, I'm pretty sure...
Hebi Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Nero Attoru on August 16, 2011, 04:48:03 PM Well, I know that if you ask in your order comments, US can sand them for you... Although, I'm pretty sure... Hebi Thanks for the reply - I'm pretty sure you're right about that. If I decide to get a new blade I'll be sure to do that, although I was mostly looking for advice on how to sand down the blades myself. I seem to have quite the collection of blades and I'm sure I could find the right tools to do it if I knew how. Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: ThreadJack on August 16, 2011, 06:27:27 PM You have a piece of sandpaper and a hand?
Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Nero Attoru on August 16, 2011, 06:40:42 PM You have a piece of sandpaper and a hand? Yes to the first. The second... let's just say I had a lightsaber training accident or two. I could try with my feet though! No but seriously, can I just use sandpaper? It sounds so obvious but I didn't wanna mess up my blades, I typically have only used it on wood and whatnot and didn't know the effect it would have on polypropylene. Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: ThreadJack on August 16, 2011, 06:54:26 PM It'll scratch it up(if it's a UE blade you won't even be able to tell), but it shouldn't do anything other than that.
Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Ultra on August 17, 2011, 05:09:06 PM Measure socket depth
Put strip of masking tape on blade above where blade should disappear into socket Stuff a wad of paper towel inside bottom of blade to prevent dust from entering blade Sand portion of blade between masking tape and bottom of blade tube with ~300 grit sandpaper by holding the blade against the paper and spinning the blade. Test fit blade from time to time Stop sanding when blade fits Remove paper towel plug Remove masking tape Put blade in socket Tighten blade retention bolt Get on forums and share results Buy Ultra chicken wings Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Nero Attoru on August 17, 2011, 05:42:53 PM Measure socket depth Put strip of masking tape on blade above where blade should disappear into socket Stuff a wad of paper towel inside bottom of blade to prevent dust from entering blade Sand portion of blade between masking tape and bottom of blade tube with ~300 grit sandpaper by holding the blade against the paper and spinning the blade. Test fit blade from time to time Stop sanding when blade fits Remove paper towel plug Remove masking tape Put blade in socket Tighten blade retention bolt Get on forums and share results Buy Ultra chicken wings You're the man Ultra. As soon as I make it to one of these cons you guys go to I will be sure to bring a big plate of chicken wings for you ;) Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Artorius Vidnyl on August 17, 2011, 05:43:25 PM Buy Ultra chicken wings Ok Nero and I will definitely be doing this before months end. What kind of chicken wings you like? Bone in or out? Any specific type of sauce or seasoning? Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: ThreadJack on August 18, 2011, 01:38:17 AM Yummm, Chicken wings....
Sorry what were we talking about? That's right sanding down blades. Ultra just explained it very well. I actually didn't think it was that involved, I would have just started sanding! XD. Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Danakar Endeel on August 18, 2011, 02:11:44 AM Oh noes! I'm a vegetarian! :o
Tofu-wings for me then :P Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Caine on August 18, 2011, 08:39:23 AM One thing NOT to do is use a dremel. It may seem like a good idea at first, but it may end up uneven. And if the blade is thinner on one side then the other, than it is possible for the blade to crack.
Just another thing to think about. ;) Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Master Nero Attoru on August 18, 2011, 11:40:54 AM One thing NOT to do is use a dremel. It may seem like a good idea at first, but it may end up uneven. And if the blade is thinner on one side then the other, than it is possible for the blade to crack. Just another thing to think about. ;) Thanks Caine! That is one thing I considered, and the whole "screwing the blade up" is the reason I asked here first. I'll avoid that for sure. Title: Re: Sanding down blades to fit Luke FX Post by: Ultra on August 23, 2011, 12:13:19 PM Ok Nero and I will definitely be doing this before months end. What kind of chicken wings you like? Bone in or out? Any specific type of sauce or seasoning? Wingstop regular wings, original hot. ;) |