Update on my Inquisitor lightsaber project. More speed!
After much trial and error with different types of grommets and blade materials/lengths, I've finally got it spinning with 95% consistency! I also went ahead and replaced the old motor with a brand new one (no idea where the original came from or what specs it had, I simply found it discarded) and now it spins faster than before! The motor gets a bit warm if I keep it spinning for an extended period, but I I only plan to use it in short bursts so that shouldn't be too much of an issue.