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slothfurnace | ROTJ Luke Epic Reveal

This was a commission I took on at the end of 2010. I designed, concepted this saber, fitting all components and hiding all control surfaces within the existing details of the Return of the Jedi Luke Hero lightsaber. I then machined the components in my 'half a garage' machine shop.

Build log: http://www.slothfurnace.com/sabers/ROTJLuke_01.html

This was also used as a physical concept piece for assets made for Star Wars: The Old Republic.

My favorite part of designing this one, the hidden twist lock to open the reveal chamber.

My favorite part of designing this one, the hidden twist lock to open the reveal chamber.

I think it turned out great, and works so well.

I think it turned out great, and works so well.

Designing the tilt switch mechanism

Designing the tilt switch mechanism

Initial sketch of how the whole thing would work...

Initial sketch of how the whole thing would work...