Vader ROTJ lightsaber ball latch size?

[Gman666]

Can anyone tell me the size of the ball latch on the Vader ROTJ lightsaber? I have found a source on the net after searching all the Lowes, Home Depot, and other home centers with no luck. I thougt I had it in my archives but I was wrong. I would really appreciate it if the size can be posted.

Thanks!

Greg

 

[Zombie_61]

Something else to consider is the shape of the housing itself. The part used on the Vader ROTJ saber has a squared-off housing; all of the ball latches I've seen recently are rounded-off.

If anyone knows where to get an accurate ball latch (both size and shape) I'd be interested in getting one as well.

 

[Gman666]

Yeah these are rounded but I cannot find the squared off ones.
http://www.thehardwarehut.com/cabinet_catches_latches.php?start_no=25
The latch is going on a new lux saber I am making. I am hoping to have both the Luke and Vader sabers completed within the next month. I just got my Maul and it is unreal. Sith.com just "eye balls" it. Any help you can give is appreciated.

Thanks!

Greg

 

[Chingon]

I remember a couple years ago a member in the UK found the correct part. I've never found one here in the US. Unfortunately I don't have any other info. I just remember they were found in the UK somewhere.

 

[Gman666]

I am just going to use the rounded ones for now as I can find them. I can update to square ones later. I am really needing the dimension in mm. They have 43 up to 69. If someone could measure their MR or other saber and give me the measurement I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Greg

 

[jcoffman99]

I'm selling a Vader parts kit in the JY if you'd like all the pieces.

John

 

[Gman666]

I'm selling a Vader parts kit in the JY if you'd like all the pieces.

John

I saw them and they are nice. I would get them but this is just going on an led I am making. I already have the shroud and control box. If I was making a display piece I would hop on them in a minute but this is just an experiment right now. If someone could take the measurements I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Greg

 

[Gman666]

Anyone with an MR?

Thanks!

Greg