Published On Jan 31, 2016
Feel free to change any of the parts, tools, and methods used in this film. Be creative! There is no right or wrong way to build a lightsaber!
GRIP TEMPLATE can be found here: https://goo.gl/8omeip
Lightsaber parts list:
- 12” x 1 & ½ inch sink tailpiece pipe ~$10 http://low.es/2hhmVZ1
- 2 feet of 1 & ½ inch PVC pipe ~$3 http://low.es/2i6klCd
- 1 inch knock out seal ~40cents http://low.es/2igFDjG
- 24 inch cable ties ~$7 http://low.es/2hMyiaw
- 1 x small D-ring ~$3 http://low.es/2ikFfN7
- 1 x #10-24 1 & ½ inch Oval Phillips Machine Screw ~$2
- 1 x #10 finishing washer ~$2 http://low.es/2i6xCL0
- 1 x #10-24 rubber well nut ~$2 http://low.es/2igAfNF
- box of 3mm rivets ~$5 http://low.es/2hNxlPA
- 10 feet of 1/2 inc PVC pipe ~$2
- Adaptec SCSI card (optional) http://amzn.to/2agsgMF
- O-ring at the bottom of the hilt (optional) http://amzn.to/1XBWrLm
Building materials used:
- epoxy
- epoxy putty
- bondo filler (optional)
- gray primer spray paint
- various grades of sandpaper ranging from 100 to 2000 grit (finer grits can be found at auto parts stores)
- emery paper (optional)
- clear gloss coat (spray or brush on acrylic)
- any color “metallic” spray paint of your choice
Tools used:
- cordless drill http://amzn.to/1NJC7Sw
- miter box with backsaw http://amzn.to/201gIva
- hacksaw with 24TPI blade
- sanding block
- various drill bits ranging from 5/64” through ⅜” http://amzn.to/201gQux
- riveter http://amzn.to/1PqQgJM
- airbrush (optional) http://amzn.to/201gRyt
Music used in this film:
"Ozymandias" by "Lyvo" is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.
http://bit.ly/OzymandiasLyvo
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