Graflex FX Saber DIY Empty Hilt Kit
Regular price £159.00
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Here we have the latest and much anticipated DIY hilt from KR Sabers, One Replicas and WannaWanga - the Graflex Saber Kit!
Over 3 years in development, our plan for this kit was to create an ideal entry-level kit for beginners to start their lightsaber building journey, and what better way to do so than with the original lightsaber!
It all started in 1976 when Roger Christian, a Star Wars Set Decorator, went down to a photography store in London, looking for something he could make the lightsaber out of. Inside a forgotten box, pointed out by the store owner, he found some flashguns for Graflex "Speed Graphics" Cameras, and instantly knew he had found it!
He bought the lot and raced back to the studios, into his set decorating room where he kept all kinds of things. He took 7 pieces of some black T-shaped plastic strips and put them on the flashgun as handles. In the clamp, he put a bubble strip from a calculator he had broken down, a Texas Instruments Exactra 19 from 1974.
When he handed it to George Lucas, he just held it… And smiled.
This hilt has been beautifully created using both original and modern manufacturing methods. The Graflex flashgun parts are plated brass, true to the original, and the blade holder is anodised black CNC machined aluminium.
We have ensured that this kit is designed for installs in mind. It features a 1” blade holder with a slotted screw blade retention method. The red button is a spring-loaded plunger. The internal blade holder allows for 2 PCB mounted switches. The secondary switch is incorporated as a push-button on the slide tab. The lower tube has discrete sound venting ensuring the entire stamp is intact. The blade holder also features retention screws so users can benefit from a retention solution if designing their own chassis.
The GOTH3Designs ECO Chassis is available here. Install guide is here.
ECO CC (Crystal Chamber) Chassis is available here. Install guide is here.
An overview video of the kit can be watched here.
The base unit itself comes assembled. Please note, if ordering a DIY install kit, the electronics are not installed for you. You will be required to solder and install the electronics yourself. These products are targeted towards the DIY lightsaber community.
If you choose ANH or ESB accessories, please note that these accessories will not be added for you. This is something we will offer in the future or case-by-case basis.
For the application of the grips or belt accessory, we recommend using a 3D printed grip guide or template for this. Our partner WannaWanga has collaborated with The Saber Armory to offer printed versions of these. We offer the ANH grip guide here and the ESB grip guide here.
Full breakdown of the 'Graflex Base Unit' kit is below:
- 1 x Graflex Saber Kit Base Unit
- 1 x Challenge Coin
- 1 x M3*4mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For Twist and Lock ECO-CC Chassis)
- 1 x M2.5*4mm Black Socket Grub Screw (For ECO CC Pixel PCB Holder)
- 1 x M3*3mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For ECO Chassis Retention)
Full breakdown of the 'Graflex + ECO Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below:
- 1 x Graflex Saber Kit Base Unit
- 1 x Challenge Coin
- 1 x M3*4mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For Twist and Lock ECO-CC Chassis)
- 1 x M2.5*4mm Black Socket Grub Screw (For ECO CC Pixel PCB Holder)
- 1 x M3*3mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For ECO Chassis Retention)
- 1 x ECO Chassis
- 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Soundboard of your choice, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, High Amp Kill Switch, 31mm Bass Speaker, ECO NPXL V3 Long Pin PCB and ECO NPXL V3 Chassis Lens Cover)
Full breakdown of the 'Graflex + ECO CC Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below:
- 1 x Graflex Saber Kit Base Unit
- 1 x Challenge Coin
- 1 x M3*4mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For Twist and Lock ECO-CC Chassis)
- 1 x M2.5*4mm Black Socket Grub Screw (For ECO CC Pixel PCB Holder)
- 1 x M3*3mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For ECO Chassis Retention)
- 1 x ECO CC (Crystal Chamber) Chassis
- 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Soundboard of your choice, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, High Amp Kill Switch, 31mm Bass Speaker, ShtokCustomWorx Rotary NeoPixel & 2 Button PCB Connector Set, ECO NPXL V3 Long Pin PCB, ECO NPXL V3 Chassis Lens Cover, 2pcs Nano NeoPixel RGB Accent LED, 4mm OD Brass Tube and 1.5mm Brass Rod)
Full breakdown of the 'Graflex + Master Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below:
- 1 x Graflex Saber Kit Base Unit
- 1 x Challenge Coin
- 1 x M3*4mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For Twist and Lock ECO-CC Chassis)
- 1 x M2.5*4mm Black Socket Grub Screw (For ECO CC Pixel PCB Holder)
- 1 x M3*3mm Black Socket Grub Screws (For ECO Chassis Retention)
- 1 x Master Chassis (Ordered via Shapeways - Natural Brass)
- 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Proffie or CFX Soundboard, 15A KeepPower 18650 3120mAh Removable Battery, High Amp Kill Switch, 28mm Bass Speaker, 2pcs Brass Tactile Switch, Micro Motor 47RPM, ShtokCustomWorx Rotary NeoPixel & 2 Button PCB Connector Set, NPXL V3 Long Pin PCB, NPXL V3 Chassis Lens Cover, 3pcs Nano NeoPixel RGB Accent LED, 2pcs 2020 Mini Flexible Accent LED Strip – 20 Segment, 9pcs 2x1mm Neodymium Magnets, 13pcs 2x2mm Neodymium Magnets, 2pcs 4mm OD Aluminium Tube and 1.5mm Brass Rod)
Due to the efforts made in the manufacturing processes, international shipping and multiple assembly stages, there may be rare cases where the hilt can have minor blemishes, marks and/or other small imperfections. These are not guaranteed flawless and therefore refunds will only be offered if any customers are unhappy with their purchase.
Please see order processing times below:
- Graflex Base Unit Only - 3 to 5 Business Days
- Graflex + ECO Chassis DIY Install Kit - 7 to 10 Business Days
- Graflex + ECO CC Chassis DIY Install Kit - 7 to 10 Business Days
- Graflex + Metal Master Chassis DIY Install Kit - 6-8 Weeks
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