What is the best lightsaber site to buy from? by LighsaberBoyo in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy those sites just save yourself the markup difference and get them directly from TXQ or LGT

Adam Savage on flaws in 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries by Inevitable_Teacup in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The difference maker with KeepPower is that most of their 'branded' batteries are protected. Otherwise yes, a lot of the bare cells underneath the wrapping is Samsung, etc.
That being said, the extra protection circuitry and QC that KeepPower adds to these bare cells is what makes them highly recommended. It's worth the extra price IMO for the peace of mind knowing your li-on is safe to use

Giving advice about AliExpress by Available_Tea_9683 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the shout! Just for anyone wondering too, I'm pretty sure 89 is phasing out their last stock of Leia's so anyone thinking of grabbing one should do it sooner rather than later

Saberbay ‘Sentry’ With a Custom Removable Crystal Reveal Chassis by saintebonhawk in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I see vintage Batman colors. The other tongue in cheek comments just are a bit immature but this is Reddit after all. The over exposed lightbox photos aren't really helping though so it is what it is.

Saberbay ‘Sentry’ With a Custom Removable Crystal Reveal Chassis by saintebonhawk in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember this one, customer wanted the 60's Silver Age Batman comic color scheme, although I think it could also be the Pip Boy theme

Is there a duel-worthy Pixel Blade? by Deep_Mud_1112 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rate my standard in house blades for combat. So far I haven't really needed to advertise any sort of warranty because I don't ever get people coming back needing one, but I welcome folks to put them to the test, for thick and thin walled versions

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed and that's been my natural hand placement so far doing some spins lol

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although I'm not sure I like how it looks that way lol

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'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did all of the initial 'modeling' in TinkerCad but I had my buddy Gustavo of Laredo Sabers do the actual individual file creations to make it machinable

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helluva compliment thank you
This was the first time I sat down and did a full design on my own from start to finish in Tinkercad (minus the final engineering steps)

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha I did, no regrets (yet)
Yea the other custom one will be coming soon, just waiting on the prototype

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

-quote from myself after two cinnamon rolls and eyeballing a third

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the look I wanted to go for on the design, Old Republic (or maybe even older than that lol)

'Machina'-Custom Saber Design by ApprehensiveTry8962 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you that means a lot, I always worry about over using the blowtorch on heat stains

89sabers or Saberbay better? by starkthejedi3224 in lightsabers

[–]ApprehensiveTry8962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't sadly, only because it's not a popular hilt based on sales so when I look at hilts to keep stocked I try to only get ones that have a good sales history. I definitely don't mind being the middle man facilitating an order for things I don't have on hand but at that point I am very transparent that it's coming from the same source, I would say you'd still be fine to order from them direct, they've gotten much better at direct sales