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!
Lightsaber parts list:
– 12” x 1 & ½ inch sink tailpiece pipe ~$10
– 2 feet of 1 & ½ inch PVC pipe ~$3
– 1 inch knock out seal ~40cents
– 24 inch cable ties ~$7
– 1 x small D-ring ~$3
– 1 x #10-24 1 & ½ inch Oval Phillips Machine Screw ~$2
– 1 x #10 finishing washer ~$2
– 1 x #10-24 rubber well nut ~$2
– box of 3mm rivets ~$5
– 10 feet of 1/2 inc PVC pipe ~$2
– Adaptec SCSI card (optional)
– O-ring at the bottom of the hilt (optional)
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
– miter box with backsaw
– hacksaw with 24TPI blade
– sanding block
– various drill bits ranging from 5/64” through ⅜”
– riveter
– airbrush (optional)
GRIP TEMPLATE can be found here:
Music used in this film:
“Ozymandias” by “Lyvo” is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.