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steel_darkblade
03-20-2006, 07:55 PM
What do you guys normally use for customizing the hilt to go over the MHS? Copper/Brass tubing? If so what size and gauge?

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Do-Clo
03-20-2006, 09:53 PM
A 1.5" sink tube 22 gauge (thin wall) will slide over the outside of a MHS hilt. You can use a dremel to cut designs or what ever into the tube giving your saber the look you want, the choice is really up to you.

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Nightwing
03-20-2006, 10:15 PM
But it won't slide over the pommel or blade holdeer unless they're machined down.

Do-Clo
03-20-2006, 10:38 PM
If you cut the sink tube to fit between the blade holder and pommel it will work fine the hilt is slightly smaller and the ends will help hold the sink tube in place, of course you must unscrew the pommel to get the sink tube to slide on. lol (sorry I could not resist that one no offense to anyone)

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LAN-ED-TUL
03-21-2006, 12:58 AM
thats why ya unscrew one end to slip it on. the 2 ends will trap the sink pipe between them holding it securely in place


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archammer2
03-21-2006, 09:34 AM
Also, the ends (emitter and pommel) of the MHS are about the same width as a 1.5" sink tube. So, 1.25" 160psi PVC pipe fits over it nicely. (Yes, I know it doesn't make sense for 1.25" to be bigger than 1.5"...)

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steel_darkblade
03-21-2006, 12:18 PM
But you guys still bolt/screw the sink tube onto the MHS rite?

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xwingband
03-21-2006, 01:58 PM
You don't need to if the pommel and blade holder hold it in.

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LAN-ED-TUL
03-23-2006, 01:41 AM
if ya keep the fit good and tight between the ends, it should hold it just fine like that.

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LDS_Trooper
03-23-2006, 04:58 PM
I've been looking at the MHS stuff in the shop.. just to be certain, there is only one style of pommel being offered and one style of blade holder?

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xwingband
03-23-2006, 05:10 PM
There is one holder, but read! The new pommels are going up TODAY!

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LDS_Trooper
03-23-2006, 05:12 PM
yeah I just saw that... can't wait to see them...

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Strydur
03-23-2006, 06:05 PM
And just to reasure..I am nowhere even close to being done with the optional pieces for the MHS.

Tim
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LAN-ED-TUL
03-23-2006, 06:39 PM
we know tim, you need a warehouse to store all these parts your gonna get. hope ya got a big garage to start with. lol

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Do-Clo
03-23-2006, 07:41 PM
You know Tim if you run out of storage space we can always store some stuff for you[:D]

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LAN-ED-TUL
03-23-2006, 08:00 PM
yeah, ya can ship the stuff to our houses and we could just keep a few things parts for storage fees, lol fell out of chair, cant catch breath, lol settlin down, aww, thats better. lol

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