The Vader’s Vault x Slothfurnace Derelict lightsaber has been released. The high-end custom saber’s exterior is a 1:1 replica of the legendary Slothfurnace Derelict lightsaber from 2011, a SWTOR lightsaber. The new Derelict lightsaber is a collaboration between Vader’s Vault and Slothfurnace, the creator of the original Derelict saber. The estimated delivery for the Derelict … Read more
The Black Mamba lightsaber, a joint Orbital Machining/Slothfurnace endeavor, is arguably the most intriguing custom saber ever produced. The custom saber is an extremely detailed and complex, reveal lightsaber. The entire Black Mamba lightsaber project took a grueling five years to complete. Orbital Machining http://orbitalmachining.comSlothfurnace http://www.slothfurnace.com Orbital Machining (aka Acerocket) initially approached Slothfurnace asking him … Read more
Nothing completes the look of an Original Trilogy style lightsaber quite like a clamp card. Slothfurnace is one of the most popular clamp card makers around. Although most Slothfurnace cards are painstakingly modeled after lightsaber clamp cards shown in the movies, the striking IMP Celebration 2017 SE instead takes design inspiration from Imperial corridor patterning. … Read more
A clamp card is a pretty popular finishing piece, or greeblie, that people like to use with their Star Wars Original Trilogy style lightsabers. Lightsaber enthusiasts also use clamp cards with their own custom designs that include activation boxes. Using a clamp card is a neat way to give a lightsaber a ‘Star Wars’ feel … Read more
The Slothfurnace ESBA/ESBB Clamp Card is intended to be installed on the Empire Strikes Back configuration of a Graflex-style (i.e. Skywalker style) lightsaber. The could also be paired with other custom lightsaber activation boxes as well. The ESBA/ESBB Clamp Card is double sided with different designs on each side. Side A features a more rounded … Read more
A lightsaber clamp card is a printed circuit board (PCB) style piece that attaches to a lightsaber’s activation box. Clamp cards are most commonly associated with Star Wars: Original Trilogy lightsabers, especially the Graflex or Skywalker style lightsaber. A clamp card is also considered to be a greeblie, which is an add-on piece or garnish … Read more
An activation box is a rectangular lightsaber component that’s typically located within the middle of the lightsaber hilt or possibly a bit toward the pommel of the lightsaber hilt. An activation box is most commonly associated with Original Trilogy lightsabers, including: Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber, Darth Vader’s lightsaber, and both of Luke Skywalker’s lightsabers. Some custom lightsaber companies … Read more
