ok let me just say, YOU ARE THE BEST!! this is like the only legit lightsaber build on youtube you have no idea how much this helps you sir just earned a subscriber thank you
Jackson Childress ok but to be fair, he did use machines that not everyone owns. The hardware store builds are for people who don’t own these machines and wand something that’s relatively simple to build, while also looking nice
Trying to build a Darth Sion hilt that I want to build from scratch. Ran across your channel and very happy I found it. With your videos looks like I can start building this saber.
This is just awesome! I 3d printed a hilt but I want something more durable and heavy. I still may print some of the details for the hilt to customize mine more. I have your playlist saved so I can come back to it for reference. Excellent job! Now I'm wishing I still had my woodworking lathe. I could have used it on the slowest speed and used my carbide tools on it.
Thanks for this bro!! I just started building a PVC hilt as it is what I had in the garage. I borrowed my mates mitre saw and have my dremel and went to work. Actually quite happy with it! With make a spacer to hold the blade as the pvc was a little bit wider than an inch. Nearly done. Just a few more pieces for decorative purposes then I’ll move onto the blade.
This is awesome man. I was at school the other day and our lathe got fixed so I started messing around with it. Sure enough I was like “man this looks like the start to a lightsaber.” I started some research and your videos came up. Man I hope to be able to show off mine soon 🤘🏼gonna be mimicking your blade with the PCB thank you for the high quality videos 🦾
Have you ever had a problem with the 1-1/4 pipe fitting into the 1-1/2" tube? I purchased 6061 aluminum pipe with the 1/8" wall. The 1-1/4" doesn't actually fit into the 1-1/2" pipe. I was able to hammer a piece onto the larger pipe, but it looks like it will require a decent amount of sanding to make it work.
As an aside, I thought it might be that one or the other tube was bent; it wasn't. I cut 10 pieces from the length of 1-1/4 and none of them fit inside of the 1-1/2". They're all marked as 1/8" wall thickness. I managed the get around it by grinding out the inside of the 1-1/2" pieces; all 90 of them.
I'm dealing with this same issue now. I was planning on sanding. Too bad he did respond to you about the issue. I would like to know if he had to deal with the same issue.
New subscriber. Thanks for the great video very helpful, informative, and well edited. This is in my playlist, in the process of starting to build my own saber. BIG HELP! Thanks again!
This is excellent and you've inspired me to build one ( first time build ). Would you mind sending a link to where you purchased the 38mm x 3mm ? They only appear to make 38.2mm here in Australia and the 32mm is slightly to big to slide inside
Just came upon this video and it inspired me to build a hilt myself. Just had a quick question regarding the 1/8” pieces of the handle should they be 1/4” pieces? After I modeled them in a CAD program is looks more like what your final product was.
Excellent job, I congratulate you, ask what you ask for and if so, how much does it cost to make a complete one? do you ship outside of your country ?, greetings and good work
I'm just getting into the electronics of this build. The switch that you use has a note on it that says you need to add a resistor to keep from frying the LED, but you didn't use one on your build. Is it because of the electronics in the board you used? I don't want to fray any of my parts if I can help it.
Awesome build man! For anyone reading this, don’t EVER EVER wear gloves on a miter saw. EVER. The metal shavings may be warm but that piece could slip and your day will be way worse.
Hi following your build! But i'm confused about the pipe diameters? if your inner tube is 1.25 in OD then the outside bigger pipe is 1 3/8 in OD if it was 1.5 in OD with 1/8 in wall then you're off by 1/8???
I see your confusion. There are two walls you need to account for when calculating diameter. If OD is 1.5 then subtract 1/8 twice for the walls on both sides and you’ll get 1.25 ID.
@@StateofBuild where did you source your O-Rings? I can't seem to find any on-line. I've found 1-3/8" OD, 1-3/16" ID and 3/32" or 3/16" width, but I can't seem to find a 1/8" width with the 1-3/8" OD & 1-3/16" ID dimensions anywhere.
ok let me just say, YOU ARE THE BEST!! this is like the only legit lightsaber build on youtube you have no idea how much this helps you sir just earned a subscriber thank you
This is the best lightsaber build tutorial I've seen so far. Thanks a lot!
Thank you!! More is soon to come
This is the best lightsaber tutorial I have seen on TH-cam, definitely easy to build and much better quality than the crap hardware store builds
Love the feedback, thanks man!
Jackson Childress ok but to be fair, he did use machines that not everyone owns. The hardware store builds are for people who don’t own these machines and wand something that’s relatively simple to build, while also looking nice
Thank you for sharing this. Nice to see someone walking new builders through the entire process! Much respect.
Trying to build a Darth Sion hilt that I want to build from scratch. Ran across your channel and very happy I found it. With your videos looks like I can start building this saber.
This is just awesome! I 3d printed a hilt but I want something more durable and heavy. I still may print some of the details for the hilt to customize mine more. I have your playlist saved so I can come back to it for reference. Excellent job! Now I'm wishing I still had my woodworking lathe. I could have used it on the slowest speed and used my carbide tools on it.
Dude, this is the cleanest saber ever!
Thanks!!
Cool build dude, nice to see a build using basic tools. No mills ect and you get the job done
The extra mile makes a big difference, real clean build.
this video deserves more views!
I’ve always wondered how to Do that silver Ring and Black Ring pattern now I know awesome video
Bro! I am so excited that I found this channel!
Thanks for this bro!! I just started building a PVC hilt as it is what I had in the garage. I borrowed my mates mitre saw and have my dremel and went to work. Actually quite happy with it! With make a spacer to hold the blade as the pvc was a little bit wider than an inch. Nearly done. Just a few more pieces for decorative purposes then I’ll move onto the blade.
So you made yours out of pvc is it still good cause I might do that
This is awesome man. I was at school the other day and our lathe got fixed so I started messing around with it. Sure enough I was like “man this looks like the start to a lightsaber.” I started some research and your videos came up. Man I hope to be able to show off mine soon 🤘🏼gonna be mimicking your blade with the PCB thank you for the high quality videos 🦾
hell yeah thanks for this vid. best one ive seen
Great video. Love the explanation and the design. While watching I was thinking of some design ideas.
Have you ever had a problem with the 1-1/4 pipe fitting into the 1-1/2" tube? I purchased 6061 aluminum pipe with the 1/8" wall. The 1-1/4" doesn't actually fit into the 1-1/2" pipe. I was able to hammer a piece onto the larger pipe, but it looks like it will require a decent amount of sanding to make it work.
As an aside, I thought it might be that one or the other tube was bent; it wasn't. I cut 10 pieces from the length of 1-1/4 and none of them fit inside of the 1-1/2". They're all marked as 1/8" wall thickness. I managed the get around it by grinding out the inside of the 1-1/2" pieces; all 90 of them.
I'm dealing with this same issue now. I was planning on sanding. Too bad he did respond to you about the issue. I would like to know if he had to deal with the same issue.
awesome video! Looks great .
New subscriber. Thanks for the great video very helpful, informative, and well edited. This is in my playlist, in the process of starting to build my own saber. BIG HELP! Thanks again!
I'm finding it hard to find 1 inch aluminum tubing. Great build! New subscriber!
Where did u buy the tubing and is it lightweight enough to handle?
Man, that's beautiful! You got skills brotherman. Im building one right now myself. Wont be that level though 👍👍
This is excellent and you've inspired me to build one ( first time build ). Would you mind sending a link to where you purchased the 38mm x 3mm ? They only appear to make 38.2mm here in Australia and the 32mm is slightly to big to slide inside
Hi, are you still offering the soundboards for this? I emailed but hadn't heard anything back
Just came upon this video and it inspired me to build a hilt myself. Just had a quick question regarding the 1/8” pieces of the handle should they be 1/4” pieces? After I modeled them in a CAD program is looks more like what your final product was.
Does the red “knob” set-screw on the emitter also pass through the 1-1/4” pipe to hold the blade in place?
Very cool. Thank you
Very good vid !!
Im using chrome plated brass for the hilt im building now. Idk how to feel about the brass now that I see you used aluminum.
Just excellent !
Excellent job, I congratulate you, ask what you ask for and if so, how much does it cost to make a complete one? do you ship outside of your country ?, greetings and good work
It cost me about $120 to build everything. No right now I’m not building and selling them. Thanks for the interest tho
I'm just getting into the electronics of this build. The switch that you use has a note on it that says you need to add a resistor to keep from frying the LED, but you didn't use one on your build. Is it because of the electronics in the board you used? I don't want to fray any of my parts if I can help it.
There was a resistor on my board already. You need to read your sound board manual to determine if you need a resistor or not
Awesome saber! I bought the exact same size aluminum tubing and it won't fit together no matter what I do any advice?
They might be bit tight due to burs or corroding. Sand the edges and the outside/inside of the tube.
Awesome build man! For anyone reading this, don’t EVER EVER wear gloves on a miter saw. EVER. The metal shavings may be warm but that piece could slip and your day will be way worse.
True, never thought of that. Listen to this guy^^
What type of blade are you using on your miter saw?
Polycarbonate 1in 1/8" wall
Great video! I was wondering where you got the aluminum tubing from though, I haven’t had any luck finding similar design specs.
I shopped online. Stockcarsteel had the best rate at the time. I found at least 10 online suppliers, all had similar prices plus or minus.
Hi following your build! But i'm confused about the pipe diameters? if your inner tube is 1.25 in OD then the outside bigger pipe is 1 3/8 in OD if it was 1.5 in OD with 1/8 in wall then you're off by 1/8???
I see your confusion. There are two walls you need to account for when calculating diameter. If OD is 1.5 then subtract 1/8 twice for the walls on both sides and you’ll get 1.25 ID.
@@StateofBuild ohhhh yes! Thank you!
If you ask me I like it with out the bevel there is something about it that is cool to me
Love lightsaber and mustang
I have the same measurements of aluminum but they just WONT fit together...anything you did differently?
I had to sand the exterior in some spots to get them to fit better. Sometimes corrosion increases the diameter
Is the inner diameter of the O-Rings 1 3/8", or is that the outer diameter?
OD, it’s 1 3/16 for inner diameter
@@StateofBuild where did you source your O-Rings? I can't seem to find any on-line. I've found 1-3/8" OD, 1-3/16" ID and 3/32" or 3/16" width, but I can't seem to find a 1/8" width with the 1-3/8" OD & 1-3/16" ID dimensions anywhere.
AND it not cost anything near 75 xD...