I have a somewhat list going I got from the Noob link..
first a few questions....
-for the led light should I go 3 watt or 5... I want the color cyan..?
Lux 3 is the simplest to power, go with that, they are plenty bright.
-resistor should be the cheapest and easiest right?
Yes, and it comes with the LED kit. Otherwise you'd need a buck puck or driver board. Too advanced for you right now.
-lens 5 degree or 10. whats the difference?
Not much difference, people have their preferences. go with 5 degree if you're getting a thick walled blade, for thin walled, it doesn't matter so much.
-last I do need all this right?
Yes.
And you need to do more reading!
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ok now for the step by step buying process
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1----------- blade holder --
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Sc...e-18-P438.aspx
2----------- blade retention screw --
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/8-...rew--P111.aspx
whats this for?
What does it sound like it's for? It holds the blade in the blade holder so it doesn't go flying out when you swing your saber.
3----------- hilt style --
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Hi...hole-P103.aspx
what about extentions seems kinda short.. on mhs builder
You can add an extension, but you will also need one of these adapter if you get one:
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Do...ctor-P127.aspx
4----------- pommel --
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/MP...le-7-P386.aspx
Go back and read Step 4 of LDM's noob saber tutorial, you're missing 2 parts, a pommel insert and clip.
5----------- kit (think this is ok)
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Bu...cs-Kit-P6.aspxThe kit has everything you need for the electronics for a basic LED saber, so yes.
(need this too?)
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Qu...ector-P38.aspx If you want to change LEDs to change the blade color in the future, yes.
6----------- Blade
http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/LE...-OD--P227.aspx
Tools
---Soldering iron (can acquire at store)
--- heatshrink (buy at same place presumed?)
Yes. You can also buy it in the Store here.
--- protection can acquire
--- drill and tape set... guess i should buy that here ill need it right?
Tap, not tape. You can also have Stydur drill and tap your blade holder for your retention screw for a fee and the same thing if you want a Covertec knob or a D-ring to carry your saber on your belt.
ok thats what I have so far.. how is my list going?
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