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With this section you will successfully
convert a Graflex 3-Cell Flashgun into Luke's
ANH lightsaber.
Graflex conversion is very simple if you acquire
the piece previously described in the last page.
Again, there are a couple of ways to go about
it. The first way is to buy a conversion at one
of the following locations:
EDC
Studios - Kits and Parts
John's
Spot on the Web
OR, you can try to aquire the
parts yourself! As we go along, I will explain
more on the different parts.
First, you must separate the
flashgun into three separate parts. Do this by
standing the flashgun up straight and lifting
the clamp lever. This will loosen the clamp and
the bottom section which you will then be able
to twist and pull down, releasing the bottom section.
There should be a small screw holding the clamp
to the clamp to the top section. You can use any
all purpose cleaner, and metal polish to make
the flashgun look even better if you choose. Afterwards,
remove the spring in the bottom of the bottom
section, needle-nose pliers should do the trick.

Before you reassemble the flashgun,
you must attach the D-ring assembly. To do this
like they did in the movie, use a pop rivet gun.
They are fairly inexpensive, and may be purchased
at your local hardware store along with your D-ring.
the D-ring is fasened to the bottom of the lightsaber
with two rivets through a thin peice of sheet
metal or a D-ring retainer with two holes drilled
through after it has been bent over the D-ring.

Next is attaching the grips
and bubble display. The original grips in the
movie were windshield wiper blades from a British
Mini, some say off an old MG, but the chances
of coming across those intact are slim and you
may want resort to something reasonable at an
auto parts store, if you don't purchase something
from one of the above links. The bubble display
is believed to be off of a Sinclair Calculator's
7-digit LED bubble display. Again, it would be
easier to just get the kit or acquire a Texas
Instruments calculator (Model# TI-1200). Once
you reattach the pieces of the flashgun, you can
slip the bubbles into the top part of the clamp.
Closing the clamp lever will secure it.

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