Watch this BEFORE building your FIRST LIGHTSABER!! [seriously] (how to build a lightsaber

Watch this BEFORE building your FIRST LIGHTSABER!! [seriously] (how to build a lightsaber - part 2)

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#lightsabers #beforeyoustart #starwars
If you’re thinking about building your own custom lightsaber and you’re not sure where to start, make sure to watch this video BEFORE you do ANYTHING ELSE, because there are 3 VERY IMPORTANT THINGS you need to know first!
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@StarWarsIRL 3 жыл бұрын

Who's seen that new BABY YODA MERCH I've got in my store??? 👀 👀 👀

@Munkeman. 3 жыл бұрын

I need to get dat

@ogteamgaming2428 3 жыл бұрын

NOTICE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@mcrproductions6756 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could buy it but I have 0 dollars

@harveyburgess9309 3 жыл бұрын

Looks dope

@Mfergo 3 жыл бұрын

Oml that’s so cool I need that shirt!

@zachvandiver153 3 жыл бұрын

Literally, the only thing that has kept me from building one is budget/price

@SpectralArchivist 3 жыл бұрын

Fair.

@carlosfunez4036 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@arraflabib4436 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@generalclanka1999 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and It is to much work

@mariotovar2173 3 жыл бұрын

Another person misusing the word “literally“. (Laughing) Just buy a used one on a third-party seller website.

@rrrryyyaan 3 жыл бұрын

if you just wanna make only a hilt you can go to home depot for parts and make one for under $30

@nerdgeekcosplay909 3 жыл бұрын

Yep my first lightsaber hilt was a MacGyver I got a pipe kit from Lowe’s , a few scrap parts from my dads workshop, and a cheap $5 lightsaber from Walmart. It’s not the best looking but for my first lightsaber it’s okay.

@brandonevans3994 3 жыл бұрын

I am 69th like

@Biglego_brain1427 2 жыл бұрын

I made one for 9 or 8 dollars

@Jonas-ul8eq 6 ай бұрын

How???@@Biglego_brain1427

@SkellyTan 3 жыл бұрын

When I start to build a lightsaber in the future I’m coming back to rewatch this stuff 😄

@siddharthrajan616 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@brookssouders3112 3 жыл бұрын

This man out here helping me survive the chaos of 2020

@StarWarsIRL 3 жыл бұрын

ASK ME QUESTIONS! Comment below with questions about lightsaber-building, and I'll try my best to answer them! :) Also, I'm going to be starting monthly Q&A videos as part of a special Patreon perk, so if you want to DEFINITELY have your question answered, definitely check out my Patreon :D kbye ;)

@Technicallyaddicted Жыл бұрын

It’s taken me two years to build a lightsaber. Two things must be done to build one. First: your connection to the force must be strong and secure. Second: construct a lightsaber using your own knowledge and parts available to you. I want the best of cosplaying and dueling which required me to come up with several durability solutions and a battery system satisfactory for neopixel. I need it to be durable and upgradable, and I’ve come up with a one of a kind solution to both. Only a few short months until I can wield it. It’s based off the “fallen flyte” hilt from pach sabers.

@charlesdodimead5658 3 жыл бұрын

Yo bro, I think it's great you're doing this particular video series. I've beem a saber hobbyist for a few years now. Building a saber is daunting to say the least. And whereas there IS material on the interwebs there is no streamlined place you can get all information at once. You're doing an awesome thing. Keep it up bro!

@willscorner8423 2 жыл бұрын

Screw soundboard, just use a small motor you turn on when you turn on the LEDs in the hilt. That will give you a much more realistic feel and sound.

@Generalphoenix8438 3 жыл бұрын

I remember making my first lightsabers for dueling using plastic pipes and sprays. It was quite fun and even designed one that has the handle on the side of the hilt because a friend asked for one. I'm now making another one but I'm going to try and make it curved and I'm going to look at how I can design it be slightly curved and add the plastic blade on and make sure it doesn't loosen.

@supremelordofknives Жыл бұрын

I know I missed this by a year, but if you still need it, you can bend pvc with a heat gun

@lukes8557 3 жыл бұрын

“I’ve been looking forward to this!”

@jennavoutsinas775 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering and I’ve been wanting to build one for a while

@haroldashman9231 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an empty hilt from SaberForge and used neopixel with a Profieboard 2.2 and I’m so glad I did cause it’s absolutely amazing.Mainly use it for display and just something cool to have

@not420blazeit 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody explains how to build your own lightsaber, but nobody talks about how to make your own gaderffii stick.

@colinmcnally4734 3 жыл бұрын

How are you liking the mandalorian. Can’t wait for Ashoka. Keep making great videos 👍

@ThatCloneTrooper66 9 ай бұрын

Did you end up watching the Ashoka show 2 years later?

@generalgrievous9826 3 жыл бұрын

I know what I want my lightsaber to do I just don't know what exactly to buy or where to buy it

@Cyberpunk-zb8nk 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. So many things that I'm sure no one has thought of.

@Frank_wow Жыл бұрын

I've really wanted to make my own- and I'll probably have it in a display. Thanks, this is so much useful!

@3GFinn 3 жыл бұрын

Super thankful for these build videos. I’m attempting to tackle my first build - 89 sabers Graflex.

@Nicole-zk6rw 3 жыл бұрын

Literally, your channel is the best and helpful Star Wars channel ever

@domination_youtube6792 3 жыл бұрын

Just so other people know, the chassis is not as important as it may seem. It is mainly important that you just have some way to protect your components from making contact with the walls of a METAL lightsaber hilt. This would shortcircut it and make it not function as well.

@timothysanroma542 3 жыл бұрын

its not just for that. say you drop it, you don't want the electronics to rattle around. same goes for swinging and even dueling. the chassis really is needed

@thatkidrich 3 жыл бұрын

have to disagree with you on that. The chassis is one of THE MOST important things in a build. You don't have to go crazy and do a Goth3d with crystal chamber but for wire management, access to the board, it is invaluable.

@timothysanroma542 3 жыл бұрын

@@thatkidrich precisely

@CaptainDijango 3 жыл бұрын

Tbh if you have the skill and tools you can probably make a hilt that will fit all your stuff from scratch jusy by using some metal pipes or some other material you find laying around yout garage or workshop if you have one. Ofc thats even more effort but then customization is way higher

@bryansanchez384 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ive had an idea for a saber that i want to build and now i know what to look out for

@logan2b 3 жыл бұрын

This going to be a good series

@domination_youtube6792 3 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff!

@GrumpyTy34er 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, I don't really want to make a lightsaber, but I want a cool wall accent light, so I basically need to make one anyway.

@evanf7334 3 жыл бұрын

Bro building a lightsaber ain’t as bad as you’re making it out to be lol. There are literally TONS of groups and communities who are very experienced and ready to help beginners. Coming from a 19 year old who didn’t know anything about soldering and soundboards I got lots of help from Facebook groups and KZfaq and with $300 I made my own basic cosplay lightsaber. So if you really want to make a lightsaber you can definitely do it!!!

@NonsensibleExistence 3 жыл бұрын

if you want a saber that's good for dueling AND for cosplay, just decorate a dueling saber.

@user-ct5sw7ze8t 3 жыл бұрын

So excited 😁

@JordanSalisburyWasTaken 3 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of doing a black series Luke anh conversion but the beyond a list of parts other people used findin how is pretty arcane.

@SpaceWizardCosplay 3 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial :)

@rheath989 Ай бұрын

Own a PRS McCarty 594 Charcoal Gray.. Never liked PRS until I played this! OMG! Fantastic guitar! 😊

@Ace101Infinity 3 жыл бұрын

is it possible to do all 3 reasons?i want the great collection to rebel grievous collection,i want to learn to be the best duelist and also love the thought of cosplay

@soubigo 3 жыл бұрын

welp i have a issue then.... because the saber i want to build falls under the 2nd and 3rd teer. i want it to be dual worthy but also have bright and vibrant lights and loud accurate sounds with a detailed handle. the detail wont be anything to super fancy infact the design i have thought up is quite simplistic XD but yeah..... uhg lol

@mitchellwilson7880 3 жыл бұрын

are you gonna put a blaster sound and a led for the blaster section

@jamielishbrook2384 3 жыл бұрын

Might be a bit late to this but im here. Not against buying a lightsaber but at some point in time i would like to build my own.

@ddrusa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@SHanimationArts 3 жыл бұрын

I love your vids bro

@rodneyl.jonesiii524 3 жыл бұрын

In one of your videos you said that you had experience with Soldering and I was wondering if you could tell me all the tools I would need and where to find them

@troublogaming3613 2 жыл бұрын

I have a design for a spinning inquisitor lightsaber in the works, only got the spinning part sort of worked out I have no idea how to make it light up

@False_125 2 жыл бұрын

question, so i have a neopixel soundboard, blade, and a 3d printed handle that the sound board can go into. their are 2 things do i need anything else or could i connect all the together and then does a sound board fit and neopixel blade? also the neopixel sound board is a kit as well not sure if that changes anything but its from premium saber pro

@BbankK_48TH 2 жыл бұрын

Bamboo stick tape it with many colours *PERFECT*

@willjd1170 3 жыл бұрын

Aaayyy he's back

@Munkeman. 3 жыл бұрын

Yes a new vid

@hermes4541 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get the part for Star wars theorys vader film?

@ShaneReuter 3 жыл бұрын

i have a feeling he did, it would make sense for other youtube’s to collaborate since most of them are so chill theyd probably chip in some money

@AdventuresofEmceeMonte 3 жыл бұрын

So on an unrelated note...what camera do you use because I need my youtube videos to look this good!

@CountChristo 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the Ezra hilt from?

@ursaber Жыл бұрын

i just want the blade and the internal components for a V2 Luke Skywalker Lightsaber from Solo's Hold, not in assembling a lightsaber with every separate component, aren't there like, ways to get a chassis with all the components needed for a specific hilt that you can buy and just insert in the inside of your hilt?

@randome_music9345 3 жыл бұрын

I just want a dueling lightsaber that lights up

@that1emo280 3 жыл бұрын

How would one go about buying this or any other Phoenix prop hilt, the website doesn’t look like you can purchase from it

@g_g5631 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for ep5 tomorrow

@exotix2048 3 жыл бұрын

Letttssssss goooooo swirl is posting again oh by the way can you give a review on the clone wars show

@SpacemanSR 3 жыл бұрын

Bro! Loved the video, not sure if you’ll see this comment but: What lightsaber hilt is that @ 2:34 ??? That’s the single coolest looking hilt I’ve ever seen and I’m dying to find it. Hope you see this!

@cesaraguirre8191 3 жыл бұрын

I tried building one 3 months ago :( I just need to drill holes & find electronics to fit the inside

@tigduk4162 3 жыл бұрын

Weelll, if you use a Proffie board then you can just build the saber. Right? Then Edit styles and fonts after.

@yazdilmao 2 жыл бұрын

1:21 when you give a child a neopixel lightsaber:

@tsharp1194 3 жыл бұрын

Ezras lightsaber is my favorite

@dragonking2719 Жыл бұрын

Man I need to learn where even learn how to work with metals and electronics

@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find that staple gun hilt ??

@jaxmosier 3 жыл бұрын

when are we getting updates on the mando cosplay?

@jennah6874 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there! I teach 8th grade science and I was wondering if you think it's possible to turn a build your own saber into a STEM activity doable by 8th grades in an after school club?

@sovietsquidward5488 3 жыл бұрын

Cosplay even though I don’t cosplay, it’ll be on display but I want a decent led and a decent sound.

@rubensantiagochavez4601 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@jamescarnes9227 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the Ezra hilt???

@owenwitters7873 3 жыл бұрын

Do you only need one neopixel ring?

@TheBrandonShepherd 3 жыл бұрын

has anyone taken a master replicas lightsaber and a kybers lightsaber and combine them?

@DConstructiveCritic 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I've found the highest quality sabers at Vaders Vault and the best bang for your buck at The Pach Store / Ultimate Works

@guard961 3 жыл бұрын

is there anyone who covers LGT custom sabers? LGT store on aliexpress has prebuilt smooth swings soundboards that come in plastic chassis, that can be easily disassembled and replaced with metal hilts also offered by LGT. Would really love to see a full guide + a full parts list to make custom sabers alot more affordable and accessible. Judging from the prices on Aliexpress, they are really low.

@simonsaldana9024 3 жыл бұрын

You can cut off all but one set of the connectors on leds

@tommiet755 2 жыл бұрын

I have a multi-color remote controlled LED light bulb And one of those lightsaber blades that you swing out From a classic toy lightsaber And that's how far I got

@dnooch2147 3 жыл бұрын

Who else watched this and is laughing as they didn’t do anything listed in the 2 and already built a lightsaber? Like I just used a dollar store flashlight that is super bright, got lucky and found parts from 2 old welding fusion torches, and had a crystal lying around for my saber. Even build my own blades (though coloured as I was on a budget thanks to 2020) and building a saber with 1 blade cost me no more than $24 CAD including specialty tools I had to buy, glues, epoxies, dowels, a lightsaber toy I tore for a button to press the flashlight inside, a flashlight, and a toy wand to rip apart the tip for cause why not. Blade was just a bubble wand and 2-3 squirt wands from the dollar store along with a camping whistle for the mirror. Had I not of gotten lucky the PVC or metal pipes I’d of needed woulda ranged from $10-$40 depending how detailed with emmiters being $5-$15 depending how detailed. In the end just use some junk you got lying about or can find them gather materials as you see fit. The welding torch body was super hard to drill into and actually broke a drillbit and was so durable my blade set screw I threaded was just me angerly grunting twisting it in pissed off for a few hours. In the end just takes time, patience, a strong will, and smarts as well as reaching out if help is needed. My parts are modular so I was able to swap out panels for other ones and had 3 caps and 2 bodies so I used it to make 2 emmiters and dug out one body and cap to tightly fit so I can screw it all together. It sits proudly on my wall mounted next to my bed as an emergency light source and a badass thing on my wall. Long story short use some brains when making a saber, reach out to people when needed (as a friend who heard about my ambitions handed me the $1000+ welding gun parts free), get creative, and have fun

@Angel.on4k 3 жыл бұрын

Do u know where I can buy Anakin saber? Like the skinny flex. Cuz dumb me was late to all this Starwars stuff and everything is sold out.

@commscan314 3 жыл бұрын

The AOTC Anakin saber?

@pastumbrella228 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you were talking about galaxy's edge build your own lightsaber but thanks hope you have a happy Thanksgiving

@theredcomet2868 Жыл бұрын

Let's say I want an episode 3 Obi-Wan Kenobi neopixel. Would it be cheaper to build it or would it be cheaper to buy it?

@noodlesinabowl4230 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I've never built a lightsaber mostly bc I'm broke

Жыл бұрын

2:20 me: 4. Cool Flashlight

@Stev3Harvey 3 жыл бұрын

Hey are you still going to be in that fan film

@padlock_1428 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is for training my sister to dual and cosplay

@lordzaneu6749 3 жыл бұрын

i was looking for the ones at Disney land and now i am ordering like a bunch of different things

@catsmeow5566 10 ай бұрын

Ooh, the lightsaber blaster is what I want to build-- but not identical to Ezra's. I want something more unique but similar. I just want a simple prop to hang off my belt. LOL. Don't need it to light up or make noise- yet. I'm considering building it so I can possibly add lights later. Tried to find how to add the blaster sound & kept getting videos about slinkies. LOL. I want to make mine out of PVC. I've got some scraps lying around & am hoping I can find some inexpensive fittings. LOL. Steroids. I just laughed and woke one of my cats up so now she's trying to climb on me but there are other cats in the way. So, I guess its in between cosplay & display. I want it to be for display but to be able to look neat on a costume and be portable. So, nothing too heavy. I'm going to start with a cardboard build to see how the general shape/look feels. I don't have the budget for the premade ones and I haven't seen exactly what I want. I want to build one for as little $ as possible. Hence I'm looking for stuff I already have or stuff that is really cheap to get. It's just fun to make stuff. Ok, the making part may not be fun, but the completion part is fun. Renovating my bathroom, tearing out rotten wood, putting in new studs, putting up cement board, mudding, cleaning, installing the surround & plumbing-- not fun. But end result was totally worth it. LOL.

@robcable6996 3 жыл бұрын

You just made me want an ezra saber pistol

@darthravage8243 3 жыл бұрын

@Munkeman. 3 жыл бұрын

U first

@StarWarsIRL 3 жыл бұрын

@Munkeman. 3 жыл бұрын

@@StarWarsIRL yo

@Big_smoke69445 2 жыл бұрын

I want a curved hilt kinda like dookus but no company's sell it besides ultra sabers witch , no

@Garrett.G 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could but I don't think my parents would let me and im to afraid to ask tho

@mr.animation8515 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I am a young teen and I want a lightsaber that is durable, makes sound, lights up and can be used in dueling. The problem is I have no idea how electronics work and I have a very small budget. I might just have to go with an official licensed one but their blades anr too short. I’m in quite the situation.

@gabrielvasquez9226 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest the best option would be ultra sabers, their not the best looking or sounding but they do amazing for the balance of good led sound and Durability the only issue in price is the soundboard which charges another 100 and that sucks but if you customize one to be around 250 and be amazing and well balanced while also being comfortable(the first few hilts don't have a sound option)

@gabrielvasquez9226 3 жыл бұрын

If you wait until your birthday or Christmas they might buy a 250 one

@thedindon 2 жыл бұрын

#2 got me giggling

@xbbjdf8 Ай бұрын

I want to build one for my son, he's 6 and will probably break it so i neednto build it as strong as possible.

@coinkid7349 2 жыл бұрын

You San make one out of cardbord

@Xarlot3D 10 ай бұрын

I just want build it for combat, but making my own design and brighter like 2:47

@dimentox 3 жыл бұрын

why is #4 private?

@Nathan_Jay 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanna start building and selling custom hilts compatible with LGT cores 🥺

@THEREALCAPTAINDREAD 10 ай бұрын

I want a lightsaber design for a bong hits

@user-yy8lm9cs2o 3 жыл бұрын

I must be tripping yesterday I saw your channel and it said you haven't uploaded for a year, now you uploaded yesterday??

@idioticgenius5099 3 жыл бұрын

You could've possibly been looking at his old channel

@user-yy8lm9cs2o 3 жыл бұрын

@@idioticgenius5099 no, the old videos i watched a year ago are still there.. probably a no loading glitch.. idk

@huwevans9465 3 жыл бұрын

If there is anyone can see this , i would love to get a a lightsaber i dont want to make it but i would a high quality lightsaber with smoth swing and can come light comes from the hilt