Welcome, Guest

Forum

Saber DIY

Saber Hilt DIY

Raise switches

TOPIC: Raise switches

Raise switches 2 months 1 day ago #75143

Kazul Offline Junior Member Posts: 25 Thank you received: 2	I don't like how the 12mm switches sit so low in the hilt. I've so far had no luck finding an o ring that fits around the switch and also into the cut hole. Anyone had any luck finding something? Thanks.
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 1 day ago #75145

For Tyeth
Offline
Platinum Member
Posts: 1893
Thank you received: 824

Hi Kazul,

I don't know what saber you own so don't know the outside diameter of it but if you search the TCSS website for "12mm AV switch bezels" you might find something that is suitable. At this moment they have two sizes. The bezel for 1.3" diameter hilts is out of stock but they do have the 1.45" version.

Rob "MadCow" Petkau made a great video on YouTube for TCSS showing how to use them. (Video title "Of Switches and Switch Holes")

Hope this helps,

For Tyeth

The administrator has disabled public write access.

The following user(s) said Thank You: Kazul

Raise switches 2 months 23 hours ago #75148

Kazul Offline Junior Member Posts: 25 Thank you received: 2	Thanks I have seen those, and I have a dissident. I don't believe they will fit and also raise the switches a bit much. Currently the switches are indented into the handle and I just want to raise them by like 1-2mm. An o ring would be perfect but I've yet to find one thin enough to fit into the hole and sit below the switch.
	The administrator has disabled public write access. The following user(s) said Thank You: For Tyeth

Raise switches 2 months 23 hours ago #75149

For Tyeth Offline Platinum Member Posts: 1893 Thank you received: 824	Hi Kazul, No worries, sorry 'bout that. I am sure some of the other members like Jas-Ot, Kouri, BoostinX and Vechaljian will have better suggestions as they buy way more parts than I do! Good luck in your search, For Tyeth
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 23 hours ago #75152

Kazul Offline Junior Member Posts: 25 Thank you received: 2	No sorry needed, thanks for the input.
	The administrator has disabled public write access. The following user(s) said Thank You: For Tyeth

Raise switches 2 months 23 hours ago #75155

Jas-Ot Offline Platinum Member Posts: 960 Thank you received: 268	You want to raise the whole switch, or you just want the button raised up? You could buy a 12mm O-ring (would likely have to get a package) and that should work. Try E-bay. Or you could look at replacing the switch with a "raised" style switch.
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 23 hours ago #75156

Kazul Offline Junior Member Posts: 25 Thank you received: 2	The whole switch would be preferred. I had tried a 12mm o ring but it wouldn't fit into the hole in the switch section.
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 22 hours ago #75158

Jas-Ot Offline Platinum Member Posts: 960 Thank you received: 268	Is it lit or unlit? If it's lit, what color?
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 22 hours ago #75162

Kazul Offline Junior Member Posts: 25 Thank you received: 2	Lit, red. Specially the 12mm anti vandal from tcss.
	The administrator has disabled public write access.

Raise switches 2 months 22 hours ago #75163

Jas-Ot Offline Platinum Member Posts: 960 Thank you received: 268	Try E-bay for a raised lit switch - If you can't find one, PM me I have some lit raised ones, I may have a red one but I'd have to check what I have.
	The administrator has disabled public write access. The following user(s) said Thank You: Kazul

Raise switches 2 months 21 hours ago #75164

Kazul
Offline
Junior Member
Posts: 25
Thank you received: 2

Thanks, not sure why I hadn't thought of the simple solution of just using a taller switch. I'll hunt around for one. I had also just picked up a roll of 18ga steel wire to make my own "o ring".

Thanks for the help guys.

Edit:
For anyone who wanted to use the 12mm anti vandal switches but wanted them raised a bit more, a 19ga steel wire worked great. A single layer of the wire made into a ring raised the switch up to be the perfect height. I figure I may replace the switches for a more permanent solution but this has worked great so far.

Last Edit: 2 months 16 hours ago by Kazul.