Hey all,

I am researching building a couple of Shoto MHS V.2 lightsabers for my kids. Both kids like green, so that makes it a bit easier. These will be stunt / duel, robust, simple type lightsabers with No Sound.

I was thinking about the possibility of using (2) 26650 batteries in series for extended run time. I use these type cells in a maglite and they work very well. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...h-(Green)-2018

I was hoping to use a single body piece, but it seems like 6" is as big as it gets. Two 26650 cells in series measure about 5.2", so I am wondering if this will work. I have seen where the claimed I.D. is 1", I am hoping it is closer to: https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchan...d=71&top_cat=0 where the I.D. is actually 1.125. The Maglite C cell has an I.D. nominally of 1.030", I suppose I could get a brake hone and gently hone the I.D. to size.

My son is 7, daughter 12, I suppose a MHS V.1 would also be ok to use, but I would really prefer the V.2, I really dig this http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MH...e-4-P1307.aspx and would prefer not to have to use adapters. Keep it simple, elegant, and robust!

Thanks for such a cool place to talk about lightsabers!