First build. (super simple saber)

[ACon_Artist]

Hello everyone, I have been searching high and low for a custom saber and one day I came across this site. I'm super glad I did.
Now I am attempting my first saber build and I am trying to keep it as simple as possible and in a way that I can add to it later, but I have a few questions..

so far this is my parts list

for the hilt:
hilt style2
blade holder style 4
pommel style 3 v1
pommel insert style 11 (so I can put my button on the end)
12274
this hilt comes out to 9.75in is that too short?

electronics:
Rebel Star LED & MHSV1 Heatsink Module
BuckPuck 1000mA 4-wire
4AA Battery holder

latching switch I ordered on amazon a while ago.

I have 1.5in inside diameter copper pipe scraps I was planning on making a shroud with. Will this work?
Also has anyone had any luck with plastidip? I kind of want a grippy hilt so I was wondering what kind of options I have there.
The last question I had was with wiring, does anyone use any crimp connectors? Just wondering because I am an electrician, and on small electronics at work we often use crimp connections.
Thanks! Any help is much appreciated

[Greenie]

Hello there, welcome to the party. The average length is generally 11" to 13" but for a 'simple' stunt saber it's plenty long enough.
The copper pipe should be ok, it maybe a tiny bit loose around the hilt but there are ways solve that (screws/tape/cutting etc).
I'm not aware of anyone using crimps (as opposed to soldering?) mainly down to space issues, but TCSS sell pre-wired parts with JST connectors.
For 'grippy' you can wrap in leather or other fabrics, maybe use sports tape. I believe that Tim offers a service for knurling. My first saber has a sleeve, which I etched and painted. It is nice a grippy :D
Hope this is of some help. Good luck with your build and MTFBWY
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[ACon_Artist]

Thanks for the info. The only reason i was wondering about crimp connectors is because the kind we use have a male and female end and it would make it easier for me to add peices later. Also as far as the plasti dip goes I guess with that I was just wondering because i only want to use it in certain areas to make black grips. Ill experiment with it though. I will definately be looking into the JST connectors

[Miraluka]

Just beware... JST connectors eat up your interior space very quickly. You'll probably have plenty of room right now but if you upgrade to sound, I bet you'd probably be removing the JSTs anyways. You could keep connectors on the LED in case you want to switch out the module, though.