Lizzie Aveson: LIGHTSABER

Lizzie Aveson
2/12/2013
Entry #1

Building a LIGHTSABER

Goals:
My next goal is to find a 2.5-3 foot long clear tube that I can use as the saber part. I have the handle and lighting finished but I need to find a stopper to put in both ends of the handle. When I get the clear tube for the saber, it will either be thicker to slide of the handle or it will be small and slip inside the handle.

Background:
The light saber is built with a 1.5' wide and 1' long black tube from Home Depot that makes up the handle. The lights came from Auto Zone, they are used as interior lighting.


Resources:
In the beginning I followed the instructables website:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-lightsaber/

I understood the basic concept and went out and got materials but found an easier way.

Reflection:
Although I need a few more materials to finish my project, finding the right size tubing is making it very difficult. I'm excited to see how this turns out and if I finish early, I might make another one.

Next Steps:
1. Order materials
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Lizzie Aveson
2/28/13
Entry #2


Building a LIGHTSABER


Goals:
My goal from entry #1 was not met. My goal for the next 2 weeks while I'm away is to search for a 2.5-3 foot clear tube for the saber part of my project. I will also need to find stoppers so materials don't fall out of the tubing.


Background:
The light saber is built with a 1.5' wide and 1' long black tube from Home Depot that makes up the handle. The lights came from Auto Zone, they are used as interior lighting.


Resources:
In the beginning I followed the instructables website:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-lightsaber/

I understood the basic concept and went out and got materials but found an easier way.

Reflection:
Although I need a few more materials to finish my project, finding the right size tubing is making it very difficult. I'm excited to see how this turns out and if I finish early, I might make another one. This may be similar to last weeks goals and background, but there has not been any time to get needed materials for this project.

Next Steps:
1. Find materials