Build a lightsaber from the plumbing aisle.
Pvc lightsaber parts list.
I get my pvc stock and parts.
I cut the main body of the hilt from 1 pvc.
Grab some pvc spray paint leds and a few other diy trinkets then make a lightsaber.
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.
I cut the shroud and grip from the 1 1 4 pvc.
Note this is not a lightsaber with fancy light up blades or sounds.
Some builders use upvc instead of pvc.
Upvc is stronger and more durable than pvc.
This guide is to show how to make a high quality pvc lightsaber.
My brother and me used these to choreograph fight scenes for plays charities parties and fun.
The most popular color.
I walked around the pvc aisle looking for cool pieces and slowly piecing together my own custom lightsaber handle.
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.
I cut this stuff by hand.
Test fit to determine your preference.
Here s how i go about building a pvc lightsaber.
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.
I don t have a miter saw.
There are 199 lightsaber parts for sale on etsy and they cost 29 21 on average.
Well you re in luck because here they come.
There are various options when assembling the parts.
Why a hardware store of course.
Build a star wars inspired lightsaber with a visit to the plumbing aisle of a home improvement or hardware store.
Cut the piece of pvc pipe to 9 long with a chop saw or hacksaw.
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Aug 23 2016 how to make an affordable lightsaber.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about lightsaber parts.
While i added vinyl tube to the blade to pr.
The most common lightsaber parts material is wood.
1 and 1 1 4 pvc 1 male and female connector and black o rings.
In this episode we have a challenge to see who can make the best lightsaber out of pvc only.
Sep 17 2017 diy pvc lightsaber template google search.
I took home the handful of plastic parts screwed them all together ground off the lettering on the sides and painted them with some.