Child's saber

**beavis4ever** · 07-31-2011, 04:35 PM

I want to build this for my son's 6th birthday in October. This will be my first build so I appreciate any feedback and help. I am trying to keep it shorter because his height but would like to have sound as well. Not sure if I will use rechargeable power yet or not. I assume, with sound, it is recommended. So I am posting an initial parts list and pic from the builder.

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Vi...shlistId=19082

So will there be room for sound, batteries, and recharge port in the pommel? I also haven't decide about the LED setup yet. I know he will want blue. Any suggestions welcome! Blade will probably be 24" but not sure which style and "brand" to go with. It will be used by a 6yr-old so dueling will done. Then I am going to need to build one for his older brother's birthday in January!
P.S. - I also lack power tools at this point, so I will need to have Tim do any drilling and tapping. I can do all the electrical though with help from a diagram.

I am sure I missed something, but please go easy since it is my first post. Thank you!

**whenbearsreign** · 07-31-2011, 05:13 PM

Hey, welcome to TCSS. I'm a new builder as well, still compiling my list. I've come to realize that there's always a lot of stuff you're going to need that you wouldn't have thought about before. So far you've got a good start for the basics, next you need to look into the internals.

One thing you're missing from your externals is a pommel insert.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Se...k=MPS%20insert

You should have enough room for batteries, sound and a recharge port. I've received recommendations about the Rebel Star LED and an 8.7 collimator with all necessary fittings for both. If you'd like, take a look at my "Part Check" thread to see all of the stuff that I've compiled for making my first saber.
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...-for-purchase)

I made my list by looking at other people's part check lists so I hope it helps you as well. Good luck and MTFBWY.

**KuroChou** · 07-31-2011, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by whenbearsreign

One thing you're missing from your externals is a pommel insert.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Se...k=MPS%20insert.

and one thing everyone misses is the MPS clip.

http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Clip--P72.aspx

**beavis4ever** · 07-31-2011, 05:44 PM

Thank you both for your quick feedback. I hadn't picked a pommel insert yet because I wasn't sure if I could fit a recharge port in the pommel yet. Also I was going to use an O-ring instead of the clip to secure the insert. I remember Jay Gon doing this in his 40 video Youtube series.

Edit - I added the pommel insert to my wishlist along with the recharge port.

**KuroChou** · 07-31-2011, 05:51 PM

I wouldn't recommend using the o-ring if you're planning a charge port in the pommel, and probably wouldn't advise it either way if it's going to be for a child's saber.
The o-ring won't have nearly as much holding power as the clip.

**beavis4ever** · 07-31-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by KuroChou

I wouldn't recommend using the o-ring if you're planning a charge port in the pommel, and probably wouldn't advise it either way if it's going to be for a child's saber.
The o-ring won't have nearly as much holding power as the clip.

Point taken. Clip added. Lol! Thanks!

What should I decide on next? Soundboard to use, LED system? I am just a little confused at this point because I don't really know much of the differences in soundboards and the power requirements and outputs. I am guessing one of these Hasbro ones will be sufficient?