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Offline MEEKOtheBUZZSAW

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Aluminum Tap and threading assistance
« on: February 17, 2026, 11:52:29 AM »
Hey, just asking super quick.  I have a lightsaber I need to mod with one threaded tap, widening a switch port, and tapping a few vents.  Does anyone already have taps or more knowledge that I can use or connect with?
Thanks in advance.
« Last Edit: February 19, 2026, 08:28:48 PM by MEEKOtheBUZZSAW »
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Offline DeloMan81

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Re: Aluminum Tap and threading assistance
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2026, 02:36:51 PM »
I might be able to help.
Do you have some photos and more specifics about sizes etc.
Where are you located? I'm in Happy Valley.

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Re: Aluminum Tap and threading assistance
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2026, 08:54:47 AM »
That would rock.  I'm in Forest Grove, but totally can meet you wherever.  I'll post pictures tonight.

Update: 

I was needing to add another threaded hole (first picture) for a tension screw

Widen this (second picture) for a switch slightly

Add a Covertec wheel (so another threaded hole in third picture)

And some vents for a speaker ( so some holes for sound to escape in  the base)

If I'm crazy to try to add all that junk, let me know!
« Last Edit: February 19, 2026, 08:26:59 PM by MEEKOtheBUZZSAW »
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Offline BigRedHand

Re: Aluminum Tap and threading assistance
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2026, 12:02:26 PM »
What thread count do you need?
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