Modular lightsaber

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This is a full assembly kit for a modular old republic style light saber. The parts include: ~Lightsaber connectorx1 ~Lightsaber handle x2 ~Lightsaber cap x2 ~Lightsaber bottom piece x2 ~Lightsaber top piece x2 ~Lightsaber connector pegs x8 Isolate each individual piece in your preferred cad. All pieces can be printed at infill as low as 5%, however the pegs should be printed at 100% and the connector piece should be printed higher than the other pieces preferably 40% or above. All pieces fit on a print bed as small as 150x150x150mm. To print only one lightsaber print 4 pegs, and one of every other piece, except the lightsaber connector piece which isn't needed. To print a double bladed lightsaber print all pieces other than the Lightsaber caps. To print a modular set print all pieces. To assemble a lightsaber, put two pegs in the top of the handle, and in the bottom (feel free to secure with glue). Then attach the bottom and top pieces to the handle using the part of the pegs that are sticking out by inserting them into the holes (again feel free to glue). Note on the bottom piece there is a second set of holes on the opposite side which is not for the pegs but for the cap. The lightsaber can have a blade if you so choose, if choose too, the blade should have an outside diameter of 200mm. Insert this blade through the hilt, flare the end if you want to secure, then attach the cap using the inbuilt pegs into the smaller holes on the underside of the bottom piece. Repeat these steps for a second lightsaber. If you are making a double bladed lightsaber follow the steps above, however instead of securing the caps with glue, insert each end of the connector piece into each lightsaber, The connector piece will be wobbly if a blade is not used. For a modular option, do not secure the caps or the connector piece to allow you to swap between having a double bladed lightsaber and a pair of single bladed lightsabers. This is my first time releasing this sort of thing so any feedback would be appreciated especially on the quality of instructions.