Commonly used Drill bits, taps, and measurements

[Silver Serpent]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countersink

[jhlim]

Is the countersink necessary for the standard style switch, and if so, do you need to use the 3/8" bit and the 1/2"countersink bit or just the countersink?

and... can the 1.5" sink tube fit over MHS parts(including ribbed extension)?

[Silver Serpent]

Necessary? No, but it does look better if you use one. You'll need both bits. Or you can request Tim drill the hole for you. http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Services-C50.aspx for all your hole drilling needs

Yes, the MHS parts were specifically designed so that 1.5" sink tube would fit over them.

[jhlim]

Thanks alot!

[Kyaryo Ysoyav]

For the Lighted 16mm anti-Vandal Switch
-To tap and thread; 15mm bit w/ M16-1 tap
-Use a 23/32 endmill to countersink the AV switch. Drill a 5/8" hole first.

I just wanted to clarify this before I got out and plop down $30 on one. It's a 16mm x 1 tap, right? Or is it the 15mm x 1 tap? The corresponding drill bit would then be 15mm?

Also, both US and Metric measurements are given for the 2.1mm recharge port. It is exactly the same thing, right?

Thanks!

[Silver Serpent]

15mm drill bit for the AV switch hole. M16-1 tap for threading the hole. While the bit is a standard enough size, the taps tend to be a special order item. I've never seen one at my local hardware store.

[Kyaryo Ysoyav]

Thanks, SS! Is there any difference between left and right handed taps? Which one is used for TCSS stuff?

[Silver Serpent]

Right-handed threading is standard for most things, to include the screws and switches sold here.

[Kyaryo Ysoyav]

Thanks again!

[Silver Serpent]

The threading for MHS parts are not mentioned anywhere on the forums. They're Tim's trade secret.

If you have access to a knowledgeable machinist, they can measure the threads on your MHS parts and duplicate them. It's not usually an issue if you're only doing it for your own personal saber. You'll get a rather unpleasant reaction from the community if you start duplicating MHS compatible parts for profit (without permission from TCSS)