Hello,
So I've decided that my baby-step into saber work was to mod my Darth Maul sabers.
I've read the tutorial and am getting my cart together.
Almost ready to order, except for the blade retention screws. (I figure the 8-32) The tutorial does not go into what length of set screw is appropriate and where to put it. While I would prefer to use a thumb screw, this would put it past/below the (whatever the emitter fins of the blade holder area is called) to sort of blend in with the rest of the hilt details. My understanding that this might be too far and the general philosophy for blade retention screws is to be as close to the emitter end as possible. I think I read somewhere that some people use the black button style and just hide it in the thick black "vent" area between the fins.
Still, I wanted to know where others have put the retention screw & what length is needed.
Less crucial, but was also curious as to how much of the blade is held in the socket (to determine what blade length to order -- I'm a bit little short @ 5'4", & a full 36" for both would get awkward when in double saber form)
Thanks.
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