Adding thread for hardware saber buttons

[jcoffman99]

I'm making a harware Luke ANH stunt saber for a fan film I'm working on. It's basically just going to have the grips, fins and a red button. Can someone tell me how I can thread the pipe to attach the replica graflex button? Is this even possible? Thanks,

John

 

[Darth Detroit]

If its stunt, I wouldnt bother with threading the button. i would just cold weld it. It can be done, but the hole has to be tapped and threaded.

 

[jcoffman99]

<div class='quotetop'>(Darth Detroit @ Aug 7 2006, 04:04 PM) [snapback]1295677[/snapback]</div>

If its stunt, I wouldnt bother with threading the button. i would just cold weld it. It can be done, but the hole has to be tapped and threaded.
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Anybody happen to know the tap size? My goal is to hide the screw for the blade under the button. I guess I could cold weld it, but I'd like to hide the screw.

 

[acerocket]

I used a 5/8" - 24 for the replica buttons I have from Parks sabers. Since these also fit the original handle, I assume the threads are the same. I don't think you could get away with threading the tube itself though. The original (and replica) has a raised boss on the side that allows a bit more threading. Hope this helps.