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Phiily Manyaan
09-17-2008, 06:44 PM
So I am looking at this clamp for use on my Saber:

http://www.saberkit.com/graflex-clamp.html

What would be an easy way to mount a DPDT switch to it? Further, which style DPDT switch would be easy to mount? I don't have any custom machining skills so don't tell me to stick it in my cnc machine and take out 0.072" of the inside:D Kidding. But seriously, I don't have the skill (or money) to do much modification to the clamp without fickacking it up. Thanks for your time!

Kal El Rah
09-17-2008, 07:20 PM
Hi there, if you have a harbor freight tool store in your area, they have an inexpensive dremmel tool

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=94076

Lord Dottore Matto
09-17-2008, 08:59 PM
I ordered one 8 weeks ago so it should show up in like 20 more weeks then I'll let you know what I do to mount my switch;)

eastern57
09-17-2008, 11:54 PM
I ordered one 8 weeks ago so it should show up in like 20 more weeks...

Yes, it literally took 3 months to get to me - I think they're made to order.

Otherwise, the best advice I can give you is to wait. Once you have the clamp and the switch, you'll be able to assess what needs to be done a lot better. And there's only a few millimeters of useable space on a graflex clamp - I was only able to fit 3 surface mount LEDs in the center. Heiland clamps have more room, but don't look as cool, IMO...