Where to get small switches?

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Where to get small switches?

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Okay all.. I'm doing a project that's not really model related ...basically I'm converting my old Anakin AOTC FX Lightsaber (the very first one) from an EL to LED blade using the innards from the Anakin ROTS FX Lightsaber.

Now my main problem is I need a small enough toggle switch that will sit flush into this piece here...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Bi ... C02277.jpg

Because this piece has to sit flush against the one I just posted..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Bi ... C02279.jpg


So does anyone know of any online shops or hobby stores that I can get small toggle switches from? Preferably places that are reliable. Oh and if the switches all ready have wires in installed onto em' that's a major plus... if not I can always solder them on myself...but any and all help will be appreciated from you folks!

P.S. Ignore the condition of those pieces that's my fault.
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Post by Umi_Ryuzuki »

Check your local electronic store, or Radio shack for some simple slide switches. If you have to cut or file down the switch lever.

There are usually some pretty small ones available.
Unless I was building a custom sink pipe saber, I typically reused the switches that were originally installed in the MR sabers. :wink:

Boat switches,... sabres are in there somewhere also... :wink:
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Post by Captain-Raveers »

Thanks for the info Ryuzuki. :)

Anyone got any more suggestions?
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Umi, you are a goddess!

Robb, cool use of your Google~foo.
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Naw, that's not Googlefoo, just plain geek memorization.
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Chris thought it was really funny... :D !!!
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