Jay-gon Jinn's MHS Saber Project (MR sound w/ III red)

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 03-17-2007, 10:23 AM

I finally ordered some MHS parts! Here's what I got:

I didn't order a hilt section as I'm using the chrome tube from an old hardware saber that was actually my first hand-made saber.

I think you can get the idea of where I'm going with this....

I soldered up all the wiring, and tested it:

It works, so I must have gotten it right. Must be all the reading I've been doing in here lately actually rubbed off on me.

I pre-assembled the ribbed extension and the blade holder, and tested again:

Using the 3/4" blade adapter I have, I tried it out with my fiber optic blade:

Not too bad, I guess, but then I used the 3/4" blade that has Corbin's film in it:

Much better. I'm using the 10 degree optics in these pics.

I took the electronics out and went over to the drill press and drilled for the set screw. I then tapped it by hand for 10-32 threads.

Next, I drilled the chrome tube and the ribbed extension for the attachment screws. I did four balance out the look of the saber.

For just eye-balling them, I think they didn't turn out too bad.

*EDIT: I dont really recommend doing it this way...use an MHS Sinktube adaptor instead....it's MUCH easier! -JGJ.

I then drilled the switch hole....I used a 3/8" drill bit in the drill press for this.

I then did the Final Assembly!

It's not entirely finished, but it is pretty close. I still need the blade thumbscrew, and some grips. Oh, and a blade. I also need to find a way to get the battery pack to stop rattling around in there. Any ideas?

Ryma Mara · 03-17-2007, 12:47 PM

kool

**Firebird21** · 03-17-2007, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jay-gon Jinn

I also need to find a way to get the battery pack to stop rattling around in there. Any ideas?

I used the bubble wrap that Tim packed some of the parts in.

You could also use a lot of hot-glue and make a "Bracket" for it. I'd make one for each side, front and back.

**vortextwist** · 03-17-2007, 12:52 PM

maybe some foam ? looks pretty cool though

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 03-17-2007, 12:53 PM

Thanks guys! I'll give the bubble wrap a try first, Firebird, if that doesn't work out, I'll try the hot glue approach.

**Jay-gon Jinn** · 03-17-2007, 12:57 PM

A little bubble wrap worked like a charm! No more rattle! In case anyone was wondering, the pommel-end of this just has the chrome cap on it, you can't see it in any of the pics I have so far.