1965 RAY-O-VAC "Sportsman" 3 Cell Build

[jamielay]

Hey, y'all! I converted a Force FX saber awhile back, sold it, have purchased another and will be converting it as well. BUT... I'm ready to jump into more of a custom build (of course) now. VERY early stages, but here's some "before" pics. Any input or ideas welcome, I've considered cutting the bottom and using the butt for blade end... Biggest question is what do I do for blade holder? I have a nice 1" dueling blade from TCSS. Maybe a 1.25" sink tube holder? :shrugs: ID of the "hilt" is just bigger than a D-Cell (1.25"). On to the eye candy! I know some of y'all used these as-is for sabers as kids. I did!






Edit: removed duplicate pic.

[jamielay]

Hmm, bet I can trim a sink tube and jam it in there. Then use a sink tube blade holder...

[jbkuma]

That is a lovely number. Why not use the 1.25" OD blade holder?

[jamielay]

That is a lovely number. Why not use the 1.25" OD blade holder?

The ID in the flashlight is actually larger than 1.25. Not sure how I'd make it fit securely. Def the way I'm heading though, thanks!

[Tom Tilmon]

The ID in the flashlight is actually larger than 1.25. Not sure how I'd make it fit securely. Def the way I'm heading though, thanks!

Set screws?

[jbkuma]

The sink tube will also be 1.25" OD. Depending on how much you need to make up you could try shimming it with a big of sink drain slivers, or you can try something like aluminum tape which I've used before to this purpose.

[jamielay]

Set screws?

Tom, that’s a great idea. Some or all could be style accents/thumb screws.