Covertec question

[Nerdicus]

This is probably REALLY obvious but... are the covertec thumbscrews good? Like as a thumbscrew and a covertec that wouldnt break or anything on the belt?

[Sevinzol]

Mount using the 8-32 socket head screw sold here for a perfect fit.

the screws are steel. the shouldn't break.
the question is -- what are you screwing them into?. if its a thin sink tube, then they might pull out. if its a MHS piece you will be good.

[craig139]

Though if it is a sink tube, you could always put a nut on the inside.

[Nerdicus]

I am currently in the process of designing a sink tube saber, though I am not 100% on how to do the emitter (I have no idea how to mount those sink tube blade holders) Once i get a few more supplies Ill begin a WIP page on it, but for right now I just have questions, a dream and a tube. And also no idea about how to do belt mounting or blade holding but mainly those other 3 lol

[Jay-gon Jinn]

If you're planning on using this sinktube blade holder:
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/125-Sink-tube-LEDBlade-holder--P269.aspx
you drill and tap it for screws to mount it to the sink tube.

As to your covertec button question, a standard 22ga. tube like the one sold in the store is not really thick enough to hold the proper depth of 8-32 threads needed to mount the covertec button, so you may need a nut on the inside as Craig mentioned. Use a locking nut if you can to prevent it from loosening. Properly done, a 1 1/4" sinktube can make for a decent looking saber:
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o141/Jay-gon_Jinn/Chrome%201-25%20Saber%2010/000_1522.jpg

My topic for that saber: http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?9902-Jay-gon-Jinn-s-CS-1-25-10

and just case you're interested, a "How I built It Build Log" for a similar saber over on FX-Sabers: http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=17593.0