Lightsaber: Build Your Own! (Step by step) 2018

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Building your own lightsaber is fun, easy, and really inexpensive. Below is a list of parts and links to the parts needed to create your own lightsaber. Remember, you can customize your light saber in so many ways.
Drain Assembly from Lowes:
www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Chrom...
PVC Sleeve: homedepot.sjv.io/rPAGQ
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3/4 repair coupling cut and used for end: homedepot.sjv.io/LNznj
SharkBite white pipe $5.22
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Gorilla Super Glue Gel $5.98
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Polycarbonate Tubing $12.56
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Round Toggle LED button. 12pack $6.99
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9V battery clip connector 8 pack $5.99
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LED green Light strip 16ft $9.99
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Tools used:
Rotary tool:amzn.to/2U0uLIV
Less expensive Rotary tool:amzn.to/2Gun3yv
Bench sander:amzn.to/3120xGR
Milwaukee Heat gun:amzn.to/2O5iyia
Less expensive Heat gun: amzn.to/38M1xS1
Band saw:amzn.to/2Rzp0Qy
Oscillatingl sander:amzn.to/316TEEm
Table saw:amzn.to/2RDuZnP
Miter saw:amzn.to/2GyH33k
Cordless drill:amzn.to/2QL3YwO
Router table:amzn.to/31d7u8h
Hand clamps:amzn.to/2O8UElV
Larger clamps:amzn.to/316VrJl
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  • @V0TR0N
    @V0TR0N4 жыл бұрын

    My son - “ dad can u help me build a lightsaber??” Me - “here’s a flashlight, go nuts” His son - “ dad, can you.....” Dad - “ hold my tape”

  • @idk4529

    @idk4529

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah lmao. "Here's a torch*, a clear pipe and some duct tape." Tbf that's probably mure durable than an expensive one though.

  • @TyTheTerrible1

    @TyTheTerrible1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dumbmonkey1313 Bro chill out

  • @somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872

    @somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@idk4529 yeah, more durable than aircraft aluminium and heavygrade polycarbonate tubing with proper diffusion for safe lighting.

  • @mememebdleo

    @mememebdleo

    4 жыл бұрын

    WJR Chilllllllll

  • @erock3682

    @erock3682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@idk4529 interesting idea.....would be nice to add the sound effects some how too....cool

  • @youngkingstokes8063
    @youngkingstokes80636 жыл бұрын

    You are a really good dad

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    G3 stokes, Thanks. It not hard to be a good dad, when God blesses you with a great kid. Thanks for watching.

  • @jackofalltrades8412

    @jackofalltrades8412

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. All I need now is a workshop

  • @TheSamuelCish

    @TheSamuelCish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not just a good dad, but he also seems like a cool dad.

  • @AdrianChazz

    @AdrianChazz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYGene May the Force be With You, Luke

  • @sorryaboutthemess

    @sorryaboutthemess

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you be my dad

  • @KalisticLive
    @KalisticLive4 жыл бұрын

    Me: sees a bunch of tools in the background Also me: Nope too hard

  • @notgray88

    @notgray88

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah this is great... if you already have $2000 worth of hardware.

  • @bubbly598

    @bubbly598

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@notgray88 To be honest, who doesn't already have this stuff in the shed? Like at least the cutter, it's the only big tool in the video unless a drill is considered a big tool, the stuff in the background are just tape and wrenches and brushes. All I'm saying is just don't be intimidated by the stuff in the background, the rest of the stuff he uses you can literally get at any Hardware store or Home Depot.

  • @cakonemicke2198

    @cakonemicke2198

    3 жыл бұрын

    50 $ on ali express and it´s not so bad

  • @ilikeburgers

    @ilikeburgers

    3 жыл бұрын

    Da_Tired_Cat i have no “shed”

  • @Giggles_iJest

    @Giggles_iJest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@notgray88 yeah with a pfp like that, I can tell

  • @_pich
    @_pich6 жыл бұрын

    Best diy lightsaber I’ve seen! Great vid!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    +TnT Filmz, Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun to build. Thanks again for watching.

  • @Anthony-uz4lm
    @Anthony-uz4lm6 жыл бұрын

    That stitching turned out really good

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I think I was more nervous about that then the rest of the build. Thanks again for watching.

  • @jaytrull9006
    @jaytrull90064 жыл бұрын

    This is honestly one of the best DIY lightsaber builds I’ve seen! It looks so professional! Well done!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and thanks for watching.

  • @time4me2flyp.a63
    @time4me2flyp.a634 жыл бұрын

    One of the coolest I've ever seen.its kinda like a steampunk light saber.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    poppy Arnold, that’s so funny you say that. I was thinking the same thing at the time. I love chrome, copper, and gold together. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @remygrunge3223
    @remygrunge32236 жыл бұрын

    Damn, dude! Dylan's a freaking Jedi!

  • @dylancavasos5259

    @dylancavasos5259

    4 жыл бұрын

    Why, I’m flattered! Thank you!!

  • @DXGamerPlaysRoblox

    @DXGamerPlaysRoblox

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually I prefer Sith but thank you

  • @gellertgrindelwald7171
    @gellertgrindelwald71714 жыл бұрын

    I aspire to be like you as a father in the future. This sort of thing warms my heart and I absolutely loved this. Very well done.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gellert Grindelwald , Thank you so much for the kind words. My son is away at college now and even though I’m so proud of him, I just miss him so much. The years go by much too fast. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @scodiofficer0012
    @scodiofficer00125 жыл бұрын

    *I wish I have a Dad like that😥*

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    SCODI OFFICER:001 , Thanks so much for watching.

  • @dutchsfavourite

    @dutchsfavourite

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a dad

  • @joeykavanagh6290

    @joeykavanagh6290

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dutchsfavourite same

  • @anneli1519

    @anneli1519

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dutchsfavourite Me too 😔

  • @ashleighking6098

    @ashleighking6098

    4 жыл бұрын

    DIY Gene GREAT VIDEO! any chance you can tell me exactly what the “sleeve” , “plug” and “filter” PVC pieces are? No links for those in description. Thanks so much!

  • @bigboibrian
    @bigboibrian4 жыл бұрын

    Most wholesome dad award given to this man

  • @mistersqualis5641
    @mistersqualis56415 жыл бұрын

    Well done build.With a soundboard from Custom Saber Shop it would just about be perfect.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will definitely check them out. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @wnerko7484

    @wnerko7484

    4 жыл бұрын

    DIY Gene or buy a walmart sabre and yank out the soundboard

  • @normandrolland

    @normandrolland

    4 жыл бұрын

    Then it wouldn’t really be home made now would it?

  • @TREVORVADER

    @TREVORVADER

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mister Squalis even better. Make the sounds with your mouth.

  • @waynefilkins8394

    @waynefilkins8394

    3 жыл бұрын

    if you want to stick with the home-made side, there are tutorials to build your own soundboard with arduino and sd card. The only thing you don't do yourself is create the actual sounds, you download them to the sd card

  • @nrdog
    @nrdog4 жыл бұрын

    My moms boyfriend is gonna help me build this

  • @Bill23799

    @Bill23799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a neat project to work on together. When you are older maybe you could build an AR-15 together.

  • @modeloman4568

    @modeloman4568

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Bill23799 going back to school like a *boss*

  • @zaviermci

    @zaviermci

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you man

  • @nrdog

    @nrdog

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bill23799 good idea we can make school supplies

  • @somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872

    @somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@modeloman4568 oooooo, fancy. Who's first? Is it BRENDA!?

  • @95krackano
    @95krackano4 жыл бұрын

    Currently rewatching this video multiple times so I can make this for my husband for Christmas! Thanks for the help!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is so cool. Here is a link to another lightsaber video that may help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKh62rKaps-dZrg.html Thanks so much for watching.

  • @alvaroferreyros8711
    @alvaroferreyros87114 жыл бұрын

    Dad of the year!! Wish when i was growing up i had a dad that did this for me so awesome

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can start a new tradition for your kids someday. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for watching.

  • @driveramd12
    @driveramd122 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been told that a sign of brilliance is the person is able to teach clearly and project absorbable understanding to the disciples, I will embrace this video- thanks!

  • @arvud
    @arvud4 жыл бұрын

    Thats like the coolest DIY lightsaber of all times! The look is just amazing

  • @FirBurger98
    @FirBurger98 Жыл бұрын

    I cant begin to fathom how simple this is yet how much craftsmanship went into it, beautifully done and by far the best homemade saber. Very cool dad as most comments stated

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    Жыл бұрын

    This was a wonderful project for me and my son still has it and uses it. It has held up very well. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @mac5764
    @mac57644 жыл бұрын

    I love my Pop. Now, having said that, I wish he had your skills. Not just for me, but I'd love to have had my Pop show me how to build things with my hands like you do. I hope you're son knows how special his Dad is and realizes how much time spending with him will mean to the both of you. Plus your son can learn so much from you. You are a GREAT Dad!! Don't ever let anyone tell you any thing different. Also, thanks for posting this so I can learn something to pass on to my little ones. God Bless

  • @araelthewise
    @araelthewise4 жыл бұрын

    I´ve been watching tutorials on how to make lightsabers for a week, and this is one of the best by far, literally step by step, I got a lot of ideas from this, I think thats the basic idea, you maker your own, use whatever you like , I think it was gene who said that you can choose basically anything from the plumbing section to make it.

  • @williamlibke2118
    @williamlibke21184 жыл бұрын

    The end result looks not only awesome but totally professional. Thanks for the great video!

  • @Robert-ko6wr
    @Robert-ko6wr4 жыл бұрын

    Dad, the man, the myth, the Jedi legend! Good job! Where's yours, Dad?

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robert , I made my self a Kylo Ren Saber for myself. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hI6FttBsqrXaZLA.html Thanks so much for watching.

  • @brendanhannan1753
    @brendanhannan17535 ай бұрын

    I love the relationship your son and you share. That is a strong bond, the force is strong with you both.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, it seems I see less and less of him these days. He is in college and has become a good man. The force is strong with that one.

  • @eldraco252
    @eldraco2524 жыл бұрын

    this is honestly the best video out there, easy, customizable and simple tools

  • @pamcarr4003
    @pamcarr40035 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh that is fantastic! What a great project, and your son, priceless! Great job Gene, love your channel!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    pam carr, Thanks so much, and thanks for watching.

  • @ArthurAlonzo
    @ArthurAlonzo6 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see you create a sith lightsaber. I'm sure you could make a one with a menacing look

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    ArthurAlonzo thanks! We are kicking around building Kyle Ren’s lightsaber.

  • @typicalwhitetail
    @typicalwhitetail4 жыл бұрын

    You´re an awesome dad and a great craftsman. A role model.

  • @Derethrian
    @Derethrian4 жыл бұрын

    Your amazing father, thank you for posting this I am currently watching the Star Wars in order with my daughter for the first time for her and when we finish I am building her this light saber.

  • @sergentpugsley5137
    @sergentpugsley51374 жыл бұрын

    17:50 I’m sorry did this guy just do the Obi-Ani? How???

  • @tweeleaf

    @tweeleaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    that’s probably why his dad made him a lightsaber. he’s really good.

  • @scott19087
    @scott190875 жыл бұрын

    Use packaging foam, it dispurs the light 10 times better! Just wrap it around the led strip a few times and put it in the tube

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is a great tip! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @mikey9700
    @mikey97004 жыл бұрын

    My right ear really enjoyed this!

  • @Rockin_Ross
    @Rockin_Ross4 жыл бұрын

    It’s amazing what some plumbing supplies and creativity can produce! Great job, dad! You hit it out of the park with that one.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ross Gillis , Thanks so much. This was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.

  • @gungagalunga7761
    @gungagalunga77612 жыл бұрын

    You Sir are a DIY genius and your son has some mad Jedi skills! I love the inspiration and hope I can take this and make a 2022 Halloween display (Star Wars themed, of course) Simply briliant! May the Force be with you and your family and a great 2022 to you all!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. I need to build some more Star Wars themed stuff. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @ortellwyatt147
    @ortellwyatt1475 жыл бұрын

    17:45 brings back memories of the early KZread Star wars kid video.

  • @jadenyuki6991
    @jadenyuki69913 жыл бұрын

    hi! I saw this video a few years ago, and Just came back to see it again! I will try to make one of these soon! The only problem is I dont have a lot of these tools, however I may know some people who do! I wish I had a dad to build me one of these! great video and tutorial!

  • @katphyre
    @katphyre6 жыл бұрын

    I am super impressed. For a relatively low cost you've built a sturdy prop you don't have to be afraid of breaking. And it doesn't take 10 button batteries to run the thing. I'm also glad your son is older and still loves it. My boy is 16 and my nephew 19 but I think they'd both love this. You have another subscriber!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    katphyre , Thanks so much for the nice comment and for subscribing. I have to say, I’m even surprised at how long the battery has lasted and the 9v battery is easy and cheep to replace.

  • @CaptainDijango
    @CaptainDijango4 жыл бұрын

    I like how you can build a light saber hilt out of whatever the hell you find in your local depo shop

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    CaptainShadowGaming, kind of like the MacGyver of the force. 🤪 Thanks so much for watching.

  • @thegyrfalcon65

    @thegyrfalcon65

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYGeneMacGyver is the man!

  • @randomanimations2591
    @randomanimations25914 жыл бұрын

    I like the fact that the blade looks thin similar to the style of the first film

  • @MiataDriverX
    @MiataDriverX5 жыл бұрын

    It fills my heart with joy to see a man who enjoys making stuff as much as you do, I subscribed right away. Incredible video, and will most definitely try this for myself!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have always enjoyed building things and feel blessed that I can share my craft with people. I’m by far not the best, but I do love doing it. Thanks again for watching.

  • @d.a.studiosgaming7783
    @d.a.studiosgaming77833 жыл бұрын

    i'm glad that someone finally made a lightsaber that is affordable and lights up, so thank you.

  • @jasonstanton9731
    @jasonstanton97316 жыл бұрын

    Your son was pretty skilled with the saber tricks! Does he own others that he's had time to practice with? I just picked up my first one on my honeymoon, and the weight is a little overwhelming to do all the cool spins and whatnot.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jason Stanton , he has been messing around with everything from toy swords to ultimate FX lightsabers, this one is a bit more weighted and longer, and that makes a big difference. Thanks for watching.

  • @delta.australia

    @delta.australia

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just practice but even I'm not as good as that! I can do some of those tricks but even I'm not that good!

  • @Klynch111

    @Klynch111

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm afraid to try to do skills on mine on the off chance I drop and break it 😂

  • @billykoscielny9826

    @billykoscielny9826

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jason Stanton I made just a hilt once and I made too heavy my Jedi belt kept sliding down.

  • @tejenderchaudhary5560

    @tejenderchaudhary5560

    4 жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t show any specified forms of fighting but somewhat reassembles the spins in makashi and soresu

  • @BigMekDanskull
    @BigMekDanskull6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic build man!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Big Mek Danskull , thanks for watching!

  • @aidenmallrich8505
    @aidenmallrich85054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! This is the best tutorial I've seen out there. I love your idea of using the pop up assembly! That idea is amazing in and of itself! I'm planning on designing my own lightsaber based off of your video. Thank you so much!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aiden Mallrich , Thanks so much. I hope it helps. I also did a couple of others if you get a chance to check them out. Here is a link to one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKh62rKaps-dZrg.html Thanks so much for watching.

  • @caydenactiongaming7663
    @caydenactiongaming76633 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video so much, so inspiring.

  • @DeathbyThumb
    @DeathbyThumb6 жыл бұрын

    You are a great Dad you did a great job!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike M , Thanks, and thanks for watching.

  • @pfcthomasw.9394
    @pfcthomasw.93944 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making and posting an awesome video, I posted it on Facebook. Merry Christmas,🎄 happy Hanukkah🎊 and I hope y'all have a blessed filled NEW 🎉YEAR🍷 MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS 😇👍🏼

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, and may the force be with you too!

  • @donhazlegrove7149
    @donhazlegrove71495 жыл бұрын

    Great job, it looks GREAT! Dylan's pretty handy with it too! Keep up the great work.

  • @stormwing2614
    @stormwing26146 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome build by a pretty cool dad. Thank you for sharing.

  • @joeysandoval7261
    @joeysandoval72614 жыл бұрын

    This just popped up on my feed randomly but can someone pay some mins to the fact that his son wielded tf out of that lightsaber

  • @Faded_Chew
    @Faded_Chew5 жыл бұрын

    The Gatherers at Savi's Workshop in Galaxy's Edge: *_Are we a joke to you?_*

  • @c0rr0s10n

    @c0rr0s10n

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @gellertgrindelwald7171
    @gellertgrindelwald71716 жыл бұрын

    dude this is amazing! good on you for taking your time to make your son something one of a kind every year! number one dad award goes to you mate!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lord Voldemort, Wow, Thanks so much. But to be honest, it’s easy when you have a great son. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @phillipkeene4265
    @phillipkeene42654 жыл бұрын

    Saber looks great, glad your son appreciates the hard work you put into it. It is awesome both of you are Star Wars fans as well.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Phillip Keene , it was a lot of fun to build. I have to laugh because he took it with him to college this fall. Thanks for watching.

  • @Arthur-oc4ms
    @Arthur-oc4ms5 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is a really cool design! Maybe you should join the jedi!😂😂😂 But its a really good creation and u should do more star wars 👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Arthur Wang, I am just finishing the editing on a Kylo Ren light saber build and hope to have it up very soon. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @dlvnmedia
    @dlvnmedia5 жыл бұрын

    As a huge Star Wars fan named Dylan I approve

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @dylanvannordheim491

    @dylanvannordheim491

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @DXGamerPlaysRoblox

    @DXGamerPlaysRoblox

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @TheForce_Productions
    @TheForce_Productions5 жыл бұрын

    Nor even me would thought this! Nice job Gene! May the DIY be with you! 🤘😎

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Obi Wan Kenobi, Haha, Thank you Obi Wan! The force is strong with this one.

  • @robertloverchio4958
    @robertloverchio49584 жыл бұрын

    my cousin and I are doing star wars gifts to each other this year and this is exactly what he wants and this is the best DIY saber ive seen great job and great tutorial. thank you for the video

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, I’m glad you found the video helpful. I also did a new one just this week on a multi colored lightsaber build. Here is a link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKh62rKaps-dZrg.html Thanks so much for watching.

  • @andywoodburn4555
    @andywoodburn45555 жыл бұрын

    I've wanted to build one of these types of "stunt sabers" for years. I've seen many tutorials on KZread from the very basic (i.e. plastic tube on a high powered flashlight) to the more advanced with high lumen leds and soundboards. This is possibly the most plausible design I've ever seen. No I don't have access to a soldering iron and a band-saw however a decent soldering iron and the solder itself isn't expensive and though it might take more time, all the modifications you made could be done with a hacksaw and a file. May have to try this build down the road myself.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    You could do it with just a hacksaw. The leads are so simple you could just use clip on connectors and get the job done.(No solder required) I hope you will give it a try. It's a fun project. Thanks for watching.

  • @jaydenmoore80
    @jaydenmoore806 жыл бұрын

    Take a very fine sanding block or sandpaper and use it on the polyurethane until it looks frosty. That should close the little clear gap around the outside.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jayden Moore, that is a great suggestion. I will try that. Thanks for watching.

  • @kianhubley7904
    @kianhubley79044 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job with this.

  • @BusyHusbandGaming
    @BusyHusbandGaming4 жыл бұрын

    You guys are a great father/son team. My dad used to make awesome things for me and I look forward to doing these things with my son.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chad DeMatteo , Thank you so much. I wish that for you and your son some day. I so enjoy the time with my boy and now he is off at college and I miss him dearly. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @stephanward953
    @stephanward9536 жыл бұрын

    this is awesome!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stephan Ward Thanks!

  • @bambino100011
    @bambino1000115 жыл бұрын

    The 28 people who disliked the video are people who can’t build and get mad 🤣🤣🤣

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching.

  • @JunaWaAmin

    @JunaWaAmin

    5 жыл бұрын

    Those who disliked most likely don't have cool dads.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Southpaw McGraw, not sure about cool. But I do love my boy!

  • @JunaWaAmin

    @JunaWaAmin

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYGene that being said, then you are a cool dad.

  • @coates27

    @coates27

    4 жыл бұрын

    Southpaw McGraw no, just that they can’t build, that’s pretty much it.

  • @cp3ubz
    @cp3ubz4 жыл бұрын

    I would of loved to have a father like this who makes me the best toys! I loved the video. The saber came out looking super awesome.

  • @paulgertsch7105
    @paulgertsch71052 жыл бұрын

    Loved the use of the LED lights. Great video thanks

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. My son is still banging this around and it is holding up great. Thanks again for watching.

  • @Tra539
    @Tra5393 жыл бұрын

    thanks! i just made 2 sabers, and im working on a crossguard saber now!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    3 жыл бұрын

    Travis .P , Very cool. We did Kylo’s light saber. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.

  • @Tra539

    @Tra539

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also found that amazon has multicolored led lights, that are powered by three double A's. So i just ripped the wires out of the box housing the double A's and connected it to a 9 volt battery

  • @Tra539

    @Tra539

    3 жыл бұрын

    However, i havent found a way to use a on off button with it, to change the colors☹

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    3 жыл бұрын

    Travis .P , Here is how I did it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKh62rKaps-dZrg.html

  • @ashleighking6098
    @ashleighking60984 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone tell me exactly what the “sleeve” , “plug” and “filter” PVC pieces are? No links for those in description. Thanks!

  • @tayzer22
    @tayzer224 жыл бұрын

    You're a genius. I'll never look at plumbing fixtures as anything but light saber parts again. :)

  • @nicktaylorskates2423
    @nicktaylorskates24235 жыл бұрын

    This saber looks super cool!! Terrific job!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching.

  • @paulhazel7251
    @paulhazel72516 жыл бұрын

    I am the 57th subscriber!!!

  • @StaticCat1369
    @StaticCat13695 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job, my favorite part however was your son . . . who was wearing a Deadpool jacket . .. lol . . . enjoy

  • @SomeGuy-is9sl
    @SomeGuy-is9sl5 жыл бұрын

    Ive watched many lightsaber DIY videos and yours is the easiest and coolest.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope you will give it a try. Thanks for watching.

  • @museblock
    @museblock5 жыл бұрын

    That father son relationship has some craftsmanship to it as well. Well done to both of you.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. It has been really special to work on some of these projects together. He goes away to college this fall and those days are about to end. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @reyravi1754
    @reyravi17544 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! My brother and I are attempting to make our own, we had two questions for you: how did you secure the blade with the machine nuts, and to clarify did you use tape to fill the gap between the blade and hilt? Thanks for making the video, this is so sick, especially after the movie's been released!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rey Ravi , I did use tape to make the blade so tight it olds well. Then I drilled the holes for the machine screws tight and let them thread into the hilt. I just put out a new video on building Rey’s lightsaber and it may show you a little better. Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaiYw9OShdKdaNo.html Thanks for watching.

  • @chrispalmeri6279
    @chrispalmeri62796 жыл бұрын

    Great build and just a sugestion. I didnt notice anything holding the cap for the battery except for tape i think. It would be great to add a small srew to help it from slipping out while weilding.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Chris Palmeri you are so correct. That was the only real alteration we had to make. Thanks for watching.

  • @chrispalmeri6279

    @chrispalmeri6279

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gene Cavasos DIYGene no problem, i make my own for fun, and always enjoy watching videos to see what others do. I do the drain sabers as well but usually i use single LEDs maybe eventually will do a string light blade.

  • @magnus_james0076
    @magnus_james00765 жыл бұрын

    I find that, although having your own custom built lightsaber is hard work, it all pays off in the end. I think I will reference this video when I go to make my own. I would just ask if you could make one for me, but then everyone would want that. This lightsaber you made for your son is very special to the both of you. Congratulations on a job well done.

  • @iAmAngotti
    @iAmAngotti4 жыл бұрын

    I am 23 years old and was happy as hell to see the finished product and now want to build my own

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope you enjoy building it as much as I did. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @iAmAngotti

    @iAmAngotti

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYGene im sure I will. Just need to find the free time

  • @UltimateCap
    @UltimateCap4 жыл бұрын

    (In Darth Vader’s Voice) Be my Dad or teach my dad your Jedi ways Whooooooooooo peeeeeeeeeeeerrrr

  • @loganvanegdom5713
    @loganvanegdom57134 жыл бұрын

    I’m currently recreating this build and I’m curious on where you were able to find that blue button you put over the on off switch

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Logan The Log, I ended up ordering it from Amazon. They came in a pack of I think 12. I have a link in the description below the video for some of the parts. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @mur30yearsago38
    @mur30yearsago384 жыл бұрын

    Real good job! This is awesome!😄

  • @davidowen2923
    @davidowen29236 жыл бұрын

    This is the best build I've seen. Step by step and full parts listed which is so often missing. It gives the impression sometimes that they want to do a build but not fully enable you to do the same. Great video

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I will be uploading a new one this weekend on how to build Han Solo’s Blaster. Thanks again for watching.

  • @davidowen2923

    @davidowen2923

    6 жыл бұрын

    DIY Gene just seen you have. Excited to watch it. Watched this video again and its really helpful. Step by step and tells you what you need to buy. I hope you do more projects.

  • @luciancrocker7875
    @luciancrocker78756 жыл бұрын

    now you need to build him a new lightsaber just like the old one with the lighsabersounds love the concept of this but it needs sound

  • @commandercameron9189
    @commandercameron91895 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know any more powerful LEDs I can pair with either more batteries or a bigger one. I saw 144 neopixel light strips but they need a lithium ion battery that if not handled correctly can explode or melt or catch fire and I just want a good solid super bright blade

  • @saltiest_ocean1839

    @saltiest_ocean1839

    5 жыл бұрын

    Try adding more strips. Use a 1/4" dowel rod and add about 3 to 4 strips. Then solder all the right connections together and it should be brighter. If not, I apologise. It's just a thought I had.

  • @ellaskyenagengast4330
    @ellaskyenagengast43304 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool! Can't wait to try it!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ella Nagengast , Thanks so much for watching.

  • @aliciabarnett4337
    @aliciabarnett43375 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful saber and beautiful family. God bless you.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alicia Barnett, Thank you so much. God Bless and thanks for watching.

  • @mabster54
    @mabster545 жыл бұрын

    That looks really good but you're missing a sound board and speaker for the sounds. You should go to walmart or some place like that and get a 10 dollar toy light saber for the sound board. Just a thought.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great idea. Thanks for watching.

  • @chrst.n1318
    @chrst.n13186 жыл бұрын

    wow nice video !

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Chrst .n Thanks! Please let me know if you have any ideas for a DIY video.

  • @jestexgarcia3601
    @jestexgarcia36014 жыл бұрын

    Amazing man! Good job.

  • @IanOPadrick
    @IanOPadrick4 жыл бұрын

    This is a great build, giving me lots of ideas for my own future projects.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ian O'Padrick , Thanks so much for watching.

  • @commandercameron9189
    @commandercameron91895 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to do this all but I wish I could just find some more powerful LEDS

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I wonder if it would be even brighter if I used 12v instead of the 9v? Although it is still really bright. Thanks so much for watching.

  • @johnemerick5860
    @johnemerick58604 жыл бұрын

    Next video : "How build your own Droid out of a Roomba"...🤖

  • @gab-mg2kp
    @gab-mg2kp4 жыл бұрын

    Best lightsaber diy i've ever seen! Not the easiest to do, but, anyway, the best one

  • @lucascritchfield9923
    @lucascritchfield9923 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice thanks for taking the time to show us

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching.

  • @veronicareynolds5001
    @veronicareynolds50015 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever considered making one to sell on a comission basis?

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    5 жыл бұрын

    Veronica Reynolds, I really haven’t. I enjoy building projects and sharing how I did it so other people can do it too.

  • @drakealexander6668
    @drakealexander66686 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking to build the same concept of Lightsaber but using a 12v 5050 analog LED strip. Could I hook up two 9 volt bateries to make it shine close to the original 12v? Thanks.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Drake Alexander that is exactly what I did. I was concerned about the 12v but the 9v battery worked great on it. Lights great! And the battery life is awesome.

  • @drakealexander6668

    @drakealexander6668

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gene Cavasos DIYGene Hello. Is yours a 5050 LED? Because the come at lower lumens (don't remember the number) and they vary from 10 or more lumens for LED down to 2 or 3 lumens. Would two 9v in series burn the strip? PS: I'm looking to do 35" x2 (and maybe x3) 70" or 105" of the strip. Thanks.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Drake Alexander yes, 5050 and one 9v will light it up light you won’t believe.

  • @drakealexander6668

    @drakealexander6668

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gene Cavasos DIYGene Thanks. I will go for it. I will put a lithium 9v for good measure and I will convert the connections to barrel DC jack for easier connect/disconect connections.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    Drake Alexander I tested the 9v on the whole whole roll and it lite up well. Then I cut it down to about 6’ and folded it over to about 3’.

  • @FireFlame.
    @FireFlame. Жыл бұрын

    Yo! That looks sick as hell man! Great job!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. It is still holding up great! Thanks again for watching.

  • @foos.998
    @foos.9984 жыл бұрын

    Boy, your son has some mad lightsaber skills! Lots of talent in your family!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    4 жыл бұрын

    Foo S. , Thank you. My son is now off at college and I sure miss him. Thanks again for the kind words and for watching.

  • @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay1232
    @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay12324 жыл бұрын

    The only thing that was bad was that there was no sound. But other then that, it’s awesome.

  • @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay1232
    @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay12324 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had a dad that could build me shit. Hell I wish I had a dad😂

  • @vinceemery5943

    @vinceemery5943

    4 жыл бұрын

    Isaiah salvagno Lowkeylilzay I see people like this and just feel so sad. Not having a dad would be pretty sad I guess. (A good Dad I mean)

  • @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay1232

    @isaiahsalvagnolowkeylilzay1232

    4 жыл бұрын

    Moths yeah, it sucks but I have a step dad and he’s good so...

  • @MrKyleboywonder
    @MrKyleboywonder2 жыл бұрын

    This is seriously really cool and creative. Admire this! Great work!

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching.

  • @mrlionel1965
    @mrlionel19656 жыл бұрын

    What a great build. Well done.

  • @DIYGene

    @DIYGene

    6 жыл бұрын

    +mrlionel1965, Thanks so much, it was a lot of fun to build. I’m finishing up a video on building Hans Solo’s blaster. Well the prop anyway. Thanks again for watching.

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