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    Looking great so far. I'm definitely a fan of the shorter sabers as it suits my fighting style much more than some 4' behemoth. That, and I think it adds a nice bit of variety to any arsenal. I like the way you've incorporated some of the pre-existing aspects of the saber. It's a great feeling when things manage to come together like that during a build. Can't wait to see what other kinds of surprises you have in store for this piece.

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    Thank you, Binkleberry. I just got my parts today so I'll be able to dial in the switch and recharge port. I'm trying to keep the Cherry script clear so, unless I have to, I'm not going for an activation box. There's an electronics store that I can get to that has the short, plated momentry switches, so I'll grab one with the brushed stainless finish.

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    Little bits of progress...
    I was thankful that the Recharge Port dropped right into the hole I'd wanted it in.

    I'll push the wires off to the side as I'm still thinking of an Activation Switch right behind.

    This means that I'll cover the 3mm hole right behind with the bezel for it. I have to check the specs for the E-switch I'm looking at.


    Acetal Blade Holder in place. I'll need to drill & tap for this to work as the original holes were 6-32.


    A wee bit of Dremel-Fu on these. I've got the Lens Holder down to a hair under 1" so it fits in the blade. The Blade Holder is cleared out to butt against the Recharge Port. You can see the scribe lines for the cutout for the LED Mount. The idea is to mount the Heat Sink against the bottom of the Holder and epoxy the LED Assembly to the Holder.




    I was thinking I could get away with putting the rivets back in, as the Blade Holder would but against the Recharge Port, but no dice. The blade is too wobbly so I'll stick with cutting down some Cap Screws.

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    I would have put some heat shrink over the recharge port terminals.
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    *nods* Good suggestion, I'll have to pick some up. I don't have it wired to the board/batteries yet so it's easily taken care of at this juncture. Thank you.

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    The Construction Destruction ranged near...


    and far!


    This is pretty close to the Cram-Fu that will occur. I'm still deciding on a steady green Accent LED right behind the Recharge Port. It's about 1 cm long but it might conflict with the Activation Switch.


    So this is tonights project, sizing this hole up to the size of Activation Switch.


    So here is the set Activation Switch and...


    the green Guarded Accent LED.


    After I get a new Recharge Port in (I just broke this one) I'll get a side shot. The Guarded LED comes up to a point between the nut and the top of the Rechage Port.
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    I see you made some awsome progress on your build so far ....looking good

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    Is this your first saber/conversion?

    I must say I'm jealous.

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    Thank you, gentlemen, I've been deep into the challenge of this build. Since you breach that subject, Skott, the answer is yes. I believe that my full length saber will be easier in its own way as the parts are made for it and I'll have more length to play with. I will, of course, have 1/8" less in diameter though.


    I'll tell you this though; reading as much as I could before I started, following a lot of advice, and having some great people to learn from has made this so much easier. Thank you.

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    I have been off for a few days, and look at the progress you have made. I guess the old idiom "when the cat is away the mice will play" is true. (Not saying I'm a cat, Just another Mouse). Keep up the amazing work.

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