My turn!

[Darth Midian]

If you want solid even blade I suggest trans white unless you want to use the film for a core effect.

I second that. The trans white blades are awesome.

[jin starkiller]

i have used the trans white blades that Tim sells with 4feet of polywrap inside makes a good looking blade
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-...ong--P529.aspx

and this blade tip
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sh...disc-P138.aspx

if you gonna duel i would uses this blade
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/1-...ong--P528.aspx

with this tip
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sh...isc--P139.aspx

hope this helps...these are just my personal prefrence

[Tahm]

Use a set screw for blade retention and you won't see it but you'll need an allen key. Also if you're going to have an activation box it's ideal to put a switch in it though it is a bit tricky and takes some resourcefulness.

I agree with Crystal. My first concept had the blade retention screw in the same place. (But mine was a BH5.) Tim said it wasn't a good place for a set screw becuase that part of the BH is thinner and he won't be able to put a sturdy number of "threads" there. I would reconsider especially if you're planning on dueling.

[Tahm]

Use a set screw for blade retention and you won't see it but you'll need an allen key. Also if you're going to have an activation box it's ideal to put a switch in it though it is a bit tricky and takes some resourcefulness.

I agree with Crystal. My first concept had the blade retention screw in the same place. (But mine was a BH5.) Tim said it wasn't a good place for a set screw because that part of the BH is thinner and he won't be able to put a sturdy number of "threads" there. I would reconsider especially if you're planning on dueling.

Also from what I've learned the generally accepted practice is to place the retention screw higher up on the BH as this will cause the most amount of counter pressure. (The 2 exceptions being BH 12 and 17 because of their angle.)

**sorry for the double post. I'm using my phone and didn't realize that would happen when I pressed the "back" button. Hopefully a moderator will delete the first post.

[Arkhan]

The parts list doesn't list a recharger for lithium or NIMH rechargables, a recharge port,etc.

That had me thinking "removable, disposable" batteries, and hence, the advice to use Lithium AAA batteries to get the amperage needed to justify a 1000ma buckpuck.

If that isn't the plan, then please disregard.

[Archangel]

Thanks for the advice from everyone! You're all wonderful beyond words. And Arkhan, I am going to use disposables, as offensive as that is to Crystal. hehe