Hi guys. Newbie builder here. I read through all the stickies in the "Start Here" forum and still had a few questions. Maybe I can get some of them answered here before I start bugging the store owners.
1. Do I need nylon screws if I order the Rebel Star LED & MHS Heatsink Module?
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Re...dule-P653.aspx
2. I really want to use the 16mm Anti Vandal Latching Blue Ring Switch in my build, but I'm confused about exactly which mounting hardware I can use for my MHS grip. Currently I have the 7" Double female threaded connector setup in the builder as my "main body". I'd like to mount the switch in Activation box style 10. Is that particular box tall enough for the lighted AV switch? The sample photo shows one mounted in this box, but there's no inside tube shot to show the clearances. I know the switch is "tall" but I want to make sure I get this part right. I especially don't want to use box style 4 if I don't have to!
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/16...itch-P435.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/7-...ctor-P126.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Ac...e-10-P634.aspx
3. How do I request custom work on MHS Sleeve 1? I'd like to have this sleeve drilled and tapped (x6) for mounting on my 7" tube, with proper clearance for the switch box, and then powder coated (I assume that's the correct order). I don't see links for any of that in the Services area.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...ve-1-P455.aspx
4. Which powder coating most closely matches the black anodizing used on trim rings?
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Trim-Ring-3-P533.aspx
5. Is the 8-32 x 3/8" Set Screw sufficient for blade retention on the MHS blade holder style 4? There are no dimensions listed for this blade holder.
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/8-...rew--P507.aspx
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sc...tyle-P247.aspx
-- My current parts list --
Grip: 7" Double female threaded connector
Choke: MHS choke style 1
Emitter: Screw on LED blade holder style 4 "new style"
Pommel: MPS Pommel style 3 v1
- MPS insert style 12
- MPS Clip
Grip Accent: MHS Sleeve 1
- Trim Ring 3 (Black)
Controls: Activation box style 10
- 16mm Anti Vandal Latching Blue Ring Switch
- Red LED indicator
LED Module: Rebel Star LED & MHS Heatsink Module
Small Parts: 8-32 x 3/8" Set Screw (Qty 2) (Blade Retention)
- 4-40 Button Head (Qty 1) (Activation Box)
- 8-32 x 3/8" button head screw (Qty 6) (MHS Sleeve Mounting)
Services: Drill, tap, & countersink (slightly) 6 holes in the MHS Sleeve and 7" connector (to match), using 8-32 threading
- Drill & tap one 8-32 hole in blade holder for blade retention, preferably in an inconspicuous location
- Box 9 and 10 Mounting holes service
- Powder coat MHS Sleeve black for a close match to anodized Trim Ring 3
This covers the "outside stuff" on the saber. I'll go ahead and mount the LED module for fitment. Once I'm satisfied with the completed outside, I'll buy a blade and configure a chassis for the electronics and battery -- I'm still a little overwhelmed by all that stuff.
Here's the basic layout of my hilt, or how I planned it anyway:
I don't think I can post images yet, so here's a link.
I'm missing some screws and the trim ring, but there aren't any options for that in the saber builder.
Thanks for reading, and sorry for the long post. I'm really looking forward to this project!
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