First build; I think I damaged the threading...

[Agitozecter]

Hi everyone, I saw a similar thread, but the circumstances seemed different, so I decided to make a new one.

For reference, I'm using an MHS v1 type 1 hilt and a type 17 blade holder. Of course, because of the uneven design of the blade holder, I used some clocking washers and it matched up well, but that made a bit of space between the holder and the hilt making the LED module click around. I thought maybe I can put a thin rubber band in there to buffer that space; unfortunately that didn't work.

This is where the problem starts: I tried to put the holder back on to the hilt, but now it doesn't match up properly. Not to mention that when I screw it on, it makes this scrape-y/scratchy/squeaky noise, leading me to believe that the threading is damaged.
Just to make sure, I screwed the blade holder on to the other side, and it went on smoothly, so I'm convinced that the damage is on the hilt.

I apologize for the wall of text, but this is the question: is there a way to fix this, or am I SoL and should replace it?

[Ty_Bomber]

Clean the threads with an old toothbrush and a can of air, lubricate (lightly) and try it again.

[Silver Serpent]

Aside from the threading issue, did you get the size 2 clocking washers or the size 1? If you're installing them next to the blade holder, you need the size 2 washers to make things fit properly, or else the heatsink will be loose and move around a bit. The size 1 washers go everywhere else. Rewatch the video in http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...Threaded-parts if you're still unsure.


Check the threads with a piece of tissue paper. Run it along the threads with your finger. If it catches anywhere, clean the threads with a bit of fine sandpaper and a gentle touch. Wash the part, use an old toothbrush to remove any grit, dry, and retest with tissue paper. So long as the parts haven't seized together, it's fixable.

[Agitozecter]

Thanks to everybody for helping me out. I tried as you advised, but it still wasn't working, so I worked on one of the clocking washers with a whetstone, and I got it to work again.
So crisis averted. Again, thank you all for your advice!