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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « on: January 08, 2017, 03:57:37 AM »



Thought I'd post this - it's a project that I have just started, and got my inspiration from the Ultrasabers Graflex SE



Combining two of my favorite hobbies, I thought it would be a great/challenging idea to execute a full scale replica of Luke/Anakins saber AKA the Graflex - IN WOOD!



However, not just your typical.... chiseled out, non-functional saber. I want to create a Wooden Graflex that:

1) uses all of the metal pieces (clamp, bunny ears, thumb screws) and the rubber grips. Meaning that ONLY the hilt tube itself is wood

2) is fully functional, meaning it will have both light and sound, duel-able, and re-chargeable



I'm still at a very early stage in this project. I just spent the last 4 hours or so just slowly creating the shape of the Graflex. Check picture below! Notice that I have already drawn on all the locations of the holes and screw areas on the blade that I will be cutting out later. I've also hollowed out the hilt completely so I can insert the stainless steel tube inside. Once carefully glued to the inside of the hilt, this will completely reinforce the wooden hilt, making it strong and sturdy for dueling.



A lot more progress to come! Please let me know your thoughts, or possible considerations for improvement.



As for the soundcard, obviously I'm thinking of the Obsidian



Enjoy!





What's up guys!Thought I'd post this - it's a project that I have just started, and got my inspiration from the Ultrasabers Graflex SECombining two of my favorite hobbies, I thought it would be a great/challenging idea to execute a full scale replica of Luke/Anakins saber AKA the Graflex - IN WOOD!However, not just your typical.... chiseled out, non-functional saber. I want to create a Wooden Graflex that:1) uses all of the metal pieces (clamp, bunny ears, thumb screws) and the rubber grips. Meaning that ONLY the hilt tube itself is wood2) is fully functional, meaning it will have both light and sound, duel-able, and re-chargeableI'm still at a very early stage in this project. I just spent the last 4 hours or so just slowly creating the shape of the Graflex. Check picture below! Notice that I have already drawn on all the locations of the holes and screw areas on the blade that I will be cutting out later. I've also hollowed out the hilt completely so I can insert the stainless steel tube inside. Once carefully glued to the inside of the hilt, this will completely reinforce the wooden hilt, making it strong and sturdy for dueling.A lot more progress to come! Please let me know your thoughts, or possible considerations for improvement.As for the soundcard, obviously I'm thinking of the ObsidianEnjoy! Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight Lt. CommanderForce Alignment: 98Posts: 463Grey all the way ;) Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #1 on: January 08, 2017, 07:47:40 AM »



The inner tube should keep the blade retention screw in place, too, so that's a nice way to make a duel-capable wooden saber Really cool idea!The inner tube should keep the blade retention screw in place, too, so that's a nice way to make a duel-capable wooden saber Logged Cake is a lie. There are only Cookies.

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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #2 on: January 08, 2017, 02:18:15 PM » Thanks Greywolf! I'm very excited and will be getting more done today Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #3 on: January 08, 2017, 05:35:36 PM »









In this pic, you can see the copper housing sticking out. Once I sand the hilt down a little more, it should sit right in the tube above the LED's. This tube will be housing the blade.







More progress! I've got the main inner tube to successfully fit inside the entire hilt! Next step will be to start drilling out the holes where the electrical pins and buttons will be sitting. The Graflex look is really starting to show itself



Purchased Obsidian Soundcard and the proper LEDs for Arctic Blue, as well as a battery/speaker unit. They are currently on its way over to my doorstep



I've also got the grips and the clamp on its way over from a seperate vendor



Cheers! A couple of updates during my NFL football breakIn this pic, you can see the copper housing sticking out. Once I sand the hilt down a little more, it should sit right in the tube above the LED's. This tube will be housing the blade.More progress! I've got the main inner tube to successfully fit inside the entire hilt! Next step will be to start drilling out the holes where the electrical pins and buttons will be sitting. The Graflex look is really starting to show itselfPurchased Obsidian Soundcard and the proper LEDs for Arctic Blue, as well as a battery/speaker unit. They are currently on its way over to my doorstepI've also got the grips and the clamp on its way over from a seperate vendorCheers! Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight CommanderForce Alignment: -670Posts: 748Jedi? Sith? I'm the one with the lightsaber. Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #4 on: January 08, 2017, 09:12:48 PM » That is so cool. I love the idea of using the wood. Heck points for hollowing out those pieces so well. That alone is a task in it's self. Can't wait to see how this progresses. Logged Own: Emerald Overlord, BHManticore, BR Renegade,FO Dominix LE V4 (stunt), CG Dominix LE V4 (stunt), GB Apprentice LE(stunt),BR Dark Initiate LE V4 (stunt), AS Apprentice LE V4 (stunt), CG Dominix V3 (stunt), SRD Darkish Liberator (stunt) Emerald Lost Grey.



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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #5 on: January 08, 2017, 11:03:45 PM »



You're absolutely right, hollowing out those pieces took the better parts of two consecutive days. Thanks for the point!



Final updates for the day...



Top and bottom halves of the Graflex hilt are not perfectly sized down to the correct measurement, and the inner support tube has also been cut. I've also cut out the Graflex clamp rivets on both halves. Didn't have enough time to drill out the thumb screw and electrical pin holes yet. Probably will tomorrow. Hopefully the electronics will arrive soon.





Picture I referred to for clamp rivets











Voila!



Thanks HansradYou're absolutely right, hollowing out those pieces took the better parts of two consecutive days. Thanks for the point!Final updates for the day...Top and bottom halves of the Graflex hilt are not perfectly sized down to the correct measurement, and the inner support tube has also been cut. I've also cut out the Graflex clamp rivets on both halves. Didn't have enough time to drill out the thumb screw and electrical pin holes yet. Probably will tomorrow. Hopefully the electronics will arrive soon.Picture I referred to for clamp rivetsVoila! Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight ApprenticeForce Alignment: 31Posts: 37 Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #6 on: January 09, 2017, 04:08:51 AM »



By the way, your tablet screen displaying the lego movie made sure I'll be humming "everything is awesome" for the rest of the day Good craftsmanship, it will be interesting to see the result!By the way, your tablet screen displaying the lego movie made sure I'll be humming "everything is awesome" for the rest of the day Logged - Apprentice V4, Tri Blazing Red, Obsidian V4, Arbiter Pommel

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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #7 on: January 09, 2017, 06:12:49 AM » thanks man!! HAHAHA that song kills me Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #8 on: January 10, 2017, 11:45:41 PM »





Had some time to get stuff done today, though not as much as I will be getting done tomorrow.





Took some time on getting some pvc and working it down to perfectly fit the copper blade holder piece.





This is how it looks installed in the hilt. Will have to make further modifications to the pieces before I actually install this in it. But yay it fits snug





Next step, started getting these beautiful thumb screw and electrical pin ports on the hilt completed.





Oh yeahhh - the iconic thumb screw looking awesome on the base hilt. This is the moment in every Graflex builder's path where one must decide whether to go The Force Awakens, or go Empire Strikes Back





I'll go with The Force Awakens

Once the grips and the clamp arrive, this thing will start to come to life. Til then, I just gotta worry about staining the wood, and then adding lots of protection to it. I'm thinking about a layer of epoxy to make sure that wood will be as hard as a rock. Will be tough to apply smoothly though





My mess of a workstation, however STILL not messy enough to overshadow the beauty of the Graflex silhouette. SO EXCITED



Have a great Wednesday guys, ttyl SOME UPDATES!Had some time to get stuff done today, though not as much as I will be getting done tomorrow.Took some time on getting some pvc and working it down to perfectly fit the copper blade holder piece.This is how it looks installed in the hilt. Will have to make further modifications to the pieces before I actually install this in it. But yay it fits snugNext step, started getting these beautiful thumb screw and electrical pin ports on the hilt completed.Oh yeahhh - the iconic thumb screw looking awesome on the base hilt. This is the moment in every Graflex builder's path where one must decide whether to go The Force Awakens, or go Empire Strikes BackI'll go with The Force AwakensOnce the grips and the clamp arrive, this thing will start to come to life. Til then, I just gotta worry about staining the wood, and then adding lots of protection to it. I'm thinking about a layer of epoxy to make sure that wood will be as hard as a rock. Will be tough to apply smoothly thoughMy mess of a workstation, however STILL not messy enough to overshadow the beauty of the Graflex silhouette. SO EXCITEDHave a great Wednesday guys, ttyl Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Force SensitiveForce Alignment: -3Posts: 6Definitely drawn to the dark side. Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #9 on: January 11, 2017, 11:03:24 AM » Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Very cool so far. Have you ever heard of a "Massey Finish"? It's an epoxy and acetone mix that some wood arrow builders use. Google should provide plenty of help, but I think it's basically 2 parts epoxy and 1 part acetone. Might go on easier than straight epoxy and is supposed to be very near indestructible. Just a thought that popped into my head. Logged "Grey would be the color if I had a heart"



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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #10 on: January 11, 2017, 12:24:22 PM » Dude! Thank you! Take a point. I wasn't sure so I gave you a light point. I will be looking this up. Definitely the type of advice I hope to get from this thread. Thanks! Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894



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Knight SergeantForce Alignment: 81Posts: 94Maully Maul Re: Art Project: Wood + Graflex SE :) « Reply #11 on: January 11, 2017, 11:54:19 PM »



Created Pommel Cap for Hilt -began to carve the "Graflex 3 Cell" into the cap but wasn't to impressed with the way it was coming out. Once the stain is dried, I'm going to use some acrylic paint to touch up the cap and really make that more like the original.









Finally finished off the rest of the holes of the hilt. Never really realized how many different holes are on this hilt shroud til I actually had to make them one by one lol. I've also drilled out all the 7 holes for the A New Hope T-track pattern. YEAH I SAID IT - I changed my mind! I will be going down the ANH route! Only difference structurally is the amount of grips, and clamp card. The buttons are the same between the two pretty much. I believe the ESB version has the red button thumb screws on both sides.

The square holes were so much harder to do than the circles lol.







BIG STEP!

I've applied Shellac on the inside of the hilt, and some nice oil base stain on the exterior - I absolutely love the color. It will start to look more amber when the finish is applied - it's gonna look even better after that's done. But already the hilt is starting to come together.







Tomorrow, I will be epoxying the tubes and supports inside of the hilt, as well as epoxying the entire hilt!! Once that is done, it's going to take a few days to cure, but when it's fully cured, it will be ready to accept the chassis and electronics!



Cant wait for my Graflex SE to arrive from Ultrasabers. It will be nice to have something in hand to compare to, since I don't own one currently.



will post some more updates later More Updates!Created Pommel Cap for Hilt -began to carve the "Graflex 3 Cell" into the cap but wasn't to impressed with the way it was coming out. Once the stain is dried, I'm going to use some acrylic paint to touch up the cap and really make that more like the original.Finally finished off the rest of the holes of the hilt. Never really realized how many different holes are on this hilt shroud til I actually had to make them one by one lol. I've also drilled out all the 7 holes for the A New Hope T-track pattern. YEAH I SAID IT - I changed my mind! I will be going down the ANH route! Only difference structurally is the amount of grips, and clamp card. The buttons are the same between the two pretty much. I believe the ESB version has the red button thumb screws on both sides.The square holes were so much harder to do than the circles lol.BIG STEP!I've applied Shellac on the inside of the hilt, and some nice oil base stain on the exterior - I absolutely love the color. It will start to look more amber when the finish is applied - it's gonna look even better after that's done. But already the hilt is starting to come together.Tomorrow, I will be epoxying the tubes and supports inside of the hilt, as well as epoxying the entire hilt!! Once that is done, it's going to take a few days to cure, but when it's fully cured, it will be ready to accept the chassis and electronics!Cant wait for my Graflex SE to arrive from Ultrasabers. It will be nice to have something in hand to compare to, since I don't own one currently.will post some more updates later Logged



-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc

-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc

-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc

-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)

-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green

-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red

-Lost Gray - Custom Install



My Wood Graflex Build Thread - Stay Woke!!!-Graflex SE - Obsidian V4 - Arctic Blue - Adegan Silver foc-Electrum Wind - Obsidian Lite - Violet Amethyst - no foc-Prophecy v3 - Obsidian Lite - Adegan Silver - Blazing Red foc-Dark Initiate v3 - Adegan Silver - Stunt (for now)-Fulcrum - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Consular Green-Chosen One CE - Emerald - Obsidian v4 - Blazing Red-Lost Gray - Custom InstallMy Wood Graflex Build Thread - http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=33641.msg528894#msg528894

