A quick introduction and layout of my ideas for my first custom build

[Greenie]

Hello there Phoenix, I live just down the road from you in Herne Bay
That's some nice lathe work by yer ol' man, I'm hoping to turn something of that quality when I get to grips with my newly acquired lathe
I ordered some parts from TCSS but it's the international shipping that's the killer (about 70 quid in all). I ordered the sound boards from Plecter Labs (the manufacturer) in France, shipping was about 3 quid. Other parts, including Lithium Ion batteries, I ordered from JQ Sabers as they ship in bulk from TCSS. Great customer service from all of them but as JQ are based here in the UK it made things easier IMO. You may wanna check out what they can supply for your build
Good luck and MTFBWY

[Phoenix]

Thanks very much, my biggest issue is not knowing what size's to bore the insides out too, so the ID for example as i need to know sizes for putting the insides in, but even the parts on the shop dont show that information, also how thick is the wall? once bored out? just wondering if its worth getting tube than a bar as most of it will be hollow to start with lol

[Silver Serpent]

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...System-aka-MHS has ID and OD measurements for the MHS parts.

[Phoenix]

Dont suppose you know the size of the little red plastic parts that hold the sound board and battery bits do you?

[Generic Jedi]

Some fit inside 1.25" internal diameter parts, and some are for 1.15" internal diameter parts.

[Phoenix]

Ah bugger, that don't really help :P >.< More research is needed then - i think for my very first one, i'll just make a normal one, need to know exactly what parts, I'll need, see how much the shipping is and the bore and build the saber around that

i kinda know i need more information but not sure how or what to ask lol

[Madcow]

what im looking for at the moment is some information so i can start getting the right bits for lighting and sound effects, even if it isnt for the hilt and i make another when im up there

Welcome!
It sounds like you're making a great start. There is a lot to learn for sure, it can seem overwhelming at first. Here's a good video set to introduce you to basic lighting and sound.
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ber-with-sound