• Maggoty@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Meh, it’s one of those things that’s going to be around forever. I would be absolutely unsurprised if crosshead screws were still a thing in 4800 ce.

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        8 days ago

        You’re building a light saber.

        Do you:

        A. Weld everything

        Or

        B. Drill holes and thread the holes for a bolt

        I’m sure they have some kind of crazy riveting technology. Is she installing screws because she wants to be able to easily take apart her lightsaber if needed?

        • Kitathalla@lemy.lol
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          7 days ago

          I mean, supposedly some lightsabers were built in a cave. They probably used whatever was on hand, and I’m thinking screws are more common in rubbish strewn pits and rankor caves than welding machines.