Build a lightsaber from the plumbing aisle.
Pvc lightsaber parts list.
Well you re in luck because here they come.
Build a star wars inspired lightsaber with a visit to the plumbing aisle of a home improvement or hardware store.
Pvc lightsaber with metal hilt.
Test fit to determine your preference.
Upvc is stronger and more durable than pvc.
I walked around the pvc aisle looking for cool pieces and slowly piecing together my own custom lightsaber handle.
I cut the main body of the hilt from 1 pvc.
A pvc lightsaber is a style of lightsaber hilt constructed primarily from pvc pipe and pvc fittings found in a hardware store s plumbing section.
Cut the piece of pvc pipe to 9 long with a chop saw or hacksaw.
I took home the handful of plastic parts screwed them all together ground off the lettering on the sides and painted them with some.
Here s how i go about building a pvc lightsaber.
While i added vinyl tube to the blade to pr.
I don t have a miter saw.
I cut this stuff by hand.
This guide is to show how to make a high quality pvc lightsaber.
This infographic created by herbert pocket is a step by step guide for building a nerd s dream.
I cut the shroud and grip from the 1 1 4 pvc.
If you cut with a power saw cut very slowly and be careful because the plastic has a tendency to break.
Grab some pvc spray paint leds and a few other diy trinkets then make a lightsaber.
Aug 23 2016 how to make an affordable lightsaber.
Cut coupling at a 30 angle with a miter saw or hacksaw putting the coupling on the end of the pipe will give you something to grip while cutting.
Note this is not a lightsaber with fancy light up blades or sounds.
Why a hardware store of course.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lightsaber parts.
I get my pvc stock and parts.
In this episode we have a challenge to see who can make the best lightsaber out of pvc only.
The low materials cost and ease of access to a variety of pvc pipe and pvc fittings make constructing a pvc lightsaber an attractive and inexpensive diy project for.
There are various options when assembling the parts.
My brother and me used these to choreograph fight scenes for plays charities parties and fun.
Some builders use upvc instead of pvc.
The most common lightsaber parts material is wood.
Sep 17 2017 diy pvc lightsaber template google search.
There are 199 lightsaber parts for sale on etsy and they cost 29 21 on average.