First build idea...

[Slite]

Hi guys,

came up with this idea and would like som input on it, I will powdercoat a significant part of it black as I invision this as a Sith saber. Want to have an orange-red "sunset" colored blade when idling (please suggest led-combo), also thinking about going darker instead of brighter on FOC instead of white. Maybe go all red instead of light up a white... Ideas and thoughts?

I plan to place two small tactile switches (instead of a standard latching/momentary) on the space between the v-grooved extension and the blank style 3.

Please make suggestions, corrections and general bashing of my design

Sithbuild.jpg

Parts-list:
Pommel Style 3
5 Inch fluted double female threaded connector
MHS ribbed extension v-grooved
Extension blank style 3
Blade holder style 17

[Silver Serpent]

If I were building that, I'd use Custom Tri-Cree, Red/Red/Amber. Use Red/Amber for normal color, Red/Red for FoC. It'll be easy enough to switch around if you dislike it.

You *can* put the tactile switches there, but you're drilling into a threaded section. If you're not VERY careful, you'll easily mess up the pieces to the point where they'll no longer screw/unscrew. Myself, I'd probably just put some red loctite threadlocker on the v-groove/blank3 connection to fuse them permanently, and then drill the switch holes. It's way to easy to bugger up threads when you drill through them.

[Slite]

Thanks for your input SS,

But I actually believe I can place the tactile switches without going into threaded areas. If you check this image, I plan on placing them in the outlined area... Thats almost 3/4 of an inch of space there.

Sithbuild2.jpg

[Silver Serpent]

Looks closer to 3/8" on the MHS builder. You should be able to get the tactiles in that area if you're careful. Good luck with your build.

[Forgetful Jedi Knight]

That area is a LOT smaller than you think it is. SS is right it's about 1/4" and depending on which switch you plan to you, you may have some issues.