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Custom-Built Lightsaber I

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Custom designed and built lightsaber machined out of primarily aluminum and brass using lathe. 
media:
aluminum, brass, copper and brass piping, hand-stitched cow hide, 3D-printed bronze-infused stainless steel, hardware parts
Final completed product
Custom-built display stand
Lightsaber hung from above prior to torching to create scorch/burn marks
Detail of scorch/burn marks on blade cup
Detail of 3D-printed bronze-infused stainless steel part for lightsaber switch assembly
Lightsaber prior to adding copper and brass tubing
Lightsaber prior to adding copper and brass tubing
Detail of custom-built lightsaber display stand. Supports are 3D-printed
Mocking up designs. Original designs had vertical rubber grips (like Luke Skywalker's)
Initial concept drawings
Part drawing for upper torso prior to machining
Part drawing of lower body prior to machining

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  • Home
  • Projects
    • Remember Their Faces
    • OnWords & Inwards
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber VI
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber V
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber IV
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber III
    • Drizzy
    • First Aluminum Lost-PLA Cast
    • Crucible Lift and Pour Tongs
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber II
    • Custom-Built Lightsaber I
    • Propane Tank Foundry
    • Remote-Controlled Paintball Gun
    • Red & Blue Portrait Series
    • Machined Aluminum Pens
    • Bottle Service
    • Music Cube
    • Sculpture Self-Portrait
    • Multi-purpose 3-axis CNC Machine
    • LED Self-Portrait
    • MOT Spot Welder
    • Baker Hell Car
    • Patent Prints
    • A Colorful Family - Portrait Series
  • Contact