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    Post Need opinion on parts please

    Hey, I am building my first saber and I have been reading and researching for a while. I am about to drop a load of cash on these supplies and before I do, I just want some opinions on my parts list. I would
    appreciate it alot.
    - MPS Pommel Style 4
    - LED Holder 9 "new style"
    - Hilt 4 with Standard switch hole
    - Bullet shaped tip for 1" thin blade
    - 1" thin walled trans white PolyC 36"
    - 1" hilt safty Plug
    - 8-32x3/8" Red Acetal thumb screw
    - MWS with 4AAA Battery holder, Buckpuck 1000mA 6-wire, and Switch03-Standard switch w/black button
    - Seoul P4 LED & MHS Heatsink Module-Green
    - Green O-ring
    - MPS insert 9

    Now im not sure if i really need the thumb screw cause I know I read it somewhere that the Hilt for the MHS already has a retention hole and I also was reading that it doesnt. And since the product
    description doesnt clarify that, I would appreciate it if someone would solidify that for me so I can get the right thing. Also, one more question. Do I really absolutely need a retention screw? I am not going to duel with my saber. I am just using it to go to a convention and to show around. Will the friction from the blade and the blade holder keep it in? THANKS so so much.

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    You're going to want something to keep the insert in the pommel. http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MPS-Clip--P72.aspx works perfectly, though it's tough to get in and almost impossible to get out.

    The blade holders do not come with holes for the blade retention screw. I HIGHLY recommend you get a retention screw for the blade. Sooner or later someone is bound to take a few swings with the saber, and you don't want the blade to pop loose and hurt someone.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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    So in all I am going to have to get the blade holder serviced for a retention screw? I feared this. Any idea on how long this process will take? Cause I am kinda on a time restraint and Im going to order my supplies over the
    weekend. Do you think I can use a .3 thumb screw to hold the blade? cause they are alot prettier lmao. Is there a less permanent way to set the insert in? And Thank you so much for your help.
    Last edited by amiranda29; 01-29-2012 at 09:00 PM.

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    I notice you didnt mention either a covertec or a D-ring; since you mentioned a convention have you considered how you would carry it at your con? A #12 pommel insert instead of #9 would let you hang it from a belt hook [also available here]. Good Luck with your build and MTFBWY.
    Last edited by Onli-Won Kanomi; 01-30-2012 at 03:10 AM.

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    Takes about 5 mins to do it yourself, if you have access to a drill press and an appropriate sized tap. I don't think the drill and tap service should add much time to your order, if you don't want to do it on your own.
    We all have to start somewhere. The journey is all the more impressive by our humble beginnings.

    http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz for the lazy man's resistor calculator!
    http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...e-to-Ohm-s-Law for getting resistor values the right way!

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    I am going to have the blade attached when i go to the Con. I am going to upgrade my hilt later on so i can have the covertec. but i dont have the money now. im just gonna carry it in my hand

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    Thanks to everybody who has helped. Especially Tim, he is a lifesaver

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