AV Switches

[CGompertz09]

so for my stunt saber, I want to add the SPST Momentary blue ring Illuminated switch, however on this hilt it will be mainly cosmetic. While I have ordered my main MHS parts, I have not ordered the switch yet (it's out of stock and I wanted to build the hilt first). One thing though I can't seem to find out is the dimensions of the switch, but in some pictures they look kind of big. How big of a hole would I need to drill? Or should I not bother and just use a thumbscrew since the hole/threading would be much smaller.

[Jay-gon Jinn]

The hole required for mounting the AV switches in the hilt is 16mm or 5/8". Why would you say "Or should I not bother and just use a thumbscrew since the hole/threading would be much smaller." Are you panning to use it secure your blade?

[CGompertz09]

No, but what worries me is buying the switch and then having trouble getting it on the saber. It's going to go on the bottom end of the shroud over the v-ribbed section (see attached pic). So I'm just wondering how much trouble it would be.

Edit: And what I meant by "using a thumbscrew" is using one of the anodized screws in place of the switch, since it's pretty much just cosmetic anyways.

[pandatrooper]

I was able to do something similar. I used the ribbed extension with a sink tube on top but the switch is not held in with the nut on the inside. I used a box 9 switch bezel so that it bolts on from the outside. Works great.

[CGompertz09]

I was able to do something similar. I used the ribbed extension with a sink tube on top but the switch is not held in with the nut on the inside. I used a box 9 switch bezel so that it bolts on from the outside. Works great.

I had though about using a box too, but I think it would kind of ruin the sleekness of the hilt.