So, the little circle divots are normal? Ok I was having that on my and I was getting worried cuz I’ve seen horror stories on Reddit of someone tightening the set screws WAYYY to tight and completely wrecking they’re blade!
For emitters having the two screws on opposite sides, an idea popped into my head. I haven't tried it, yet, but thought it worth mentioning, to see what others think. The idea involves drilling a hole part way...but NOT entirely...through one side, as follows: I would start by inserting the blade, and tightening the grub screw on one side. Then, using a fine-tip pen, mark a 'dot' into the blade through the center of the opposing emitter screw hole. Finally, using a drill bit just slightly larger in diameter than the grub screw, drill a hole where the 'dot' is...but, no more than halfway through the thickness of the Lexan tubing. If the blade had a wall thickness of 1mm, the hole should be no deeper than 0.5mm. If the wall thickness is 2mm, the drilled hole should be no deeper than 1mm. If the real thickness is 3mm, I'd still probably go no deeper than 1mm. Then, in attaching the blade, starting with the side of the blade having the drilled hole, one grub screw would extend into the hole in the blade, but not so deep as to press against the 'bottom' of the hole. This grub screw's purpose wouldn't be to secure the blade against the emitter, but would be to prevent the blade from flying off the hilt. Obviously, this would require a grub screw slightly longer than the original. Then, using one of the included getting screws, that would be screwed into the opposing hole, and that would be the grub screw holding the blade against the inside of the emitter. The entire "purpose" behind my idea is to prevent any possibility of the blade flying off the hilt (if, say, one of the grub screws loosens too much), while simultaneously prevent the "teeter-totter" effect (as mentioned in the video). So...what are the thoughts on my idea? Good idea? Bad idea? And, of anything thinks it's a 'bad idea', why do you think this? Please, let me know. Hoping there's some replies before my saber is delivered.
You don't want to drill any holes into the polycarbonate blade. That will definitely weaken its structure. That is especially true with xenopixel / neopixel blades that have the LEDs inside of them! Don't ever drill a hole into any saber blade.
Sorry if you already mentioned this, but i recently got a lightsaber from the same materials, and i think i pulled the screws a bit too tight, because there are markings on the blade now (small holes), but besides that the blade doesn't have any damage: Is this too bad for the blade itself?
my screws get fairly loose from literally just doing simple spins and swings, not even hitting the blade. let alone when I do light dueling I have to tighten them after each duel.
This was super helpful, thanks!
So, the little circle divots are normal? Ok I was having that on my and I was getting worried cuz I’ve seen horror stories on Reddit of someone tightening the set screws WAYYY to tight and completely wrecking they’re blade!
For emitters having the two screws on opposite sides, an idea popped into my head. I haven't tried it, yet, but thought it worth mentioning, to see what others think. The idea involves drilling a hole part way...but NOT entirely...through one side, as follows:
I would start by inserting the blade, and tightening the grub screw on one side. Then, using a fine-tip pen, mark a 'dot' into the blade through the center of the opposing emitter screw hole. Finally, using a drill bit just slightly larger in diameter than the grub screw, drill a hole where the 'dot' is...but, no more than halfway through the thickness of the Lexan tubing. If the blade had a wall thickness of 1mm, the hole should be no deeper than 0.5mm. If the wall thickness is 2mm, the drilled hole should be no deeper than 1mm. If the real thickness is 3mm, I'd still probably go no deeper than 1mm.
Then, in attaching the blade, starting with the side of the blade having the drilled hole, one grub screw would extend into the hole in the blade, but not so deep as to press against the 'bottom' of the hole. This grub screw's purpose wouldn't be to secure the blade against the emitter, but would be to prevent the blade from flying off the hilt. Obviously, this would require a grub screw slightly longer than the original. Then, using one of the included getting screws, that would be screwed into the opposing hole, and that would be the grub screw holding the blade against the inside of the emitter.
The entire "purpose" behind my idea is to prevent any possibility of the blade flying off the hilt (if, say, one of the grub screws loosens too much), while simultaneously prevent the "teeter-totter" effect (as mentioned in the video).
So...what are the thoughts on my idea? Good idea? Bad idea? And, of anything thinks it's a 'bad idea', why do you think this? Please, let me know. Hoping there's some replies before my saber is delivered.
You don't want to drill any holes into the polycarbonate blade.
That will definitely weaken its structure. That is especially true with xenopixel / neopixel blades that have the LEDs inside of them! Don't ever drill a hole into any saber blade.
@SpaceWizardCosplay Got ya. Besides, after I thought more about it, I decided not to do it.
What type of screws can you used as a replacement?
What if the lightsaber was connected with the emmiter and cam with the lever but no screws. I got it on amazon for $60
Can you provide a link for that thumbscrew on amazon?
We only sell them on the site! Viresabers.com
The thumb screw looks like a standard desktop computer case thumb screw. Not saying it is...but, definitely looks like one.
Idk what to do one of my screws is stuck in it won't come out it won't move my thing just rotates in my fingers
Sorry if you already mentioned this, but i recently got a lightsaber from the same materials, and i think i pulled the screws a bit too tight, because there are markings on the blade now (small holes), but besides that the blade doesn't have any damage: Is this too bad for the blade itself?
No, the electronics are wrapped up inside the blade. Indenting the plastic of the blade doesnt matter when screwing it in.
My blade is wobbly and my screw is stripped, what should I do?
Hi. What size grub screws do you use?
my screws get fairly loose from literally just doing simple spins and swings, not even hitting the blade. let alone when I do light dueling I have to tighten them after each duel.
You're probably not tightening it enough, Don't worry about making marks at the base of the 'blade' from the screws.
Maybe try using a little blue Loctite on the threads
Are there suppose to be holes in your saber
Tyler, was that a base lit blade(empty tube) or a pixel blade for this video?
Base lit
What happens when you only have 1 screw
Do you have a discord
I've been thinking about it, but then it's ANOTHER social media thing I'd have to keep an eye on.
Our Facebook community is probably the closest thing