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Author Topic: LATCHING av switches in stunt sabers  (Read 8090 times)
Lord Canterbury
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« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2015, 01:36:51 AM »
Quote from: JediXIX on August 16, 2015, 01:03:53 AM
A 12mm latching switch install is fairly easy in a stunt, you could do it with one hand tied behind your back  Wink
(Just use your drill press this time, lol)


Ok.  That's right.  It wasn't the technical, I was wondering how he had it sitting.  I just looked at your thread and you had the 12mm sitting in the big hole.   Tongue

Wondering if he (Sarich) had worked out a Bezel system . . .
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« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2015, 05:34:07 PM »
I didn't take any photos, cause it was just a quickish swap for a friend. All I really had to do was sand the hole a little bit to get the switch to fit and I was done. As far as 12mm bezels are concerned, I know where to get them, I just can't say anything about where that is.
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« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2015, 02:48:41 PM »
Quote from: Sarich Belmont on August 15, 2015, 10:08:32 PM
Something like this is what I have been talking about. I've installed several of them into sabers and I just love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Latching-Button-Switch-Threaded/dp/B00MJTY7AE


The problem I think you'll have with this switch is it's rather long @ 1.1".   That will put the ends close to the opposing internal wall of the saber so be sure to use good shrink wrap to prevent a short.  I'd look for a shorter switch.

A couple of years ago I found a similar switch...PURPLE illuminated ring just like US illuminated AVs....only it is 1.2" long so I never attempted to install.  Still sitting in the wrapper.  Would be cool on my VA saber if I could install it.
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2015, 04:40:52 PM »
Quote from: Schtuperman on August 23, 2015, 02:48:41 PM
The problem I think you'll have with this switch is it's rather long @ 1.1".   That will put the ends close to the opposing internal wall of the saber so be sure to use good shrink wrap to prevent a short.  I'd look for a shorter switch.

A couple of years ago I found a similar switch...PURPLE illuminated ring just like US illuminated AVs....only it is 1.2" long so I never attempted to install.  Still sitting in the wrapper.  Would be cool on my VA saber if I could install it.


If you don't mind the higher profile - you can buy a Tall Bezel from that other custom saber shop.

I've used them to install long AV switches on UltraSabers.

Here's an idea of how it looks for you.  I know a lot of people don't like the high profile, but depending on the Saber, I sometimes prefer it.
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