@@itamikuma13 you’re the first one to have a problem, maybe you misunderstood the video? I’m not sure what part of the process you’re referring to, but I made every single one I’ve don’t in that exactly same way and it works every time. Let me know and maybe I can help you fix the problem you’re having?
A little of both! The EMT connectors will be in electrical but the sprinkler head will be in plumbing or outdoor. The main tube is also from plumbing. I believe it’ll be near the under sink parts. Good luck!
At the time of making this video the parts totaled around $40 US. At a guess, It weighs around 1.5 - 2lbs roughly depending on which parts you use and the material they are made from. The threaded rod is available in 12” lengths at most hardware stores and comes pre threaded.
I used a Dremel to slowly grind it down and then used a wire wheel to polish it up a little. You could also just maybe fill it in with resin or something like that and smooth it that way.
@@MFtheo I’m terrible at guessing! I was brought up in the UK with the metric system but I’ve been in the US for so long that I’ve gotten weights so confused. I’d say it’s under 2lbs (US) for sure, maybe even closer to 1.25lbs maybe?
I will be trying to make my designs work with parts like this in the future. The problem is the blade. The blades I make are 26mm dia, and must have 10% of their length in the hilt for good balance and to reduce blade flex. My designs make set screw fittings impossible. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CwH-bI-W8z4.html
I did some Graflex type hilts but it was much more trial and error compared to the Obi Wan/ROTJ Luke style. I guess I would say it’s all about finding a cool emitter shroud that will look the part as the rest is really just a stainless tube with greeblies on it and some windshield wiper blades for handle grips.
Really awesome build. This gave me some ideas to start from. I have always been a fan of the Luke Skywalker ROTJ Lightsaber. Thank you for sharing the parts list.
It’s near the end of 2021. I’ve been watching these “Home Depot” style lightsaber builds since 2008. This is seriously awesome! Hope you see this. I plan to make my very own and love your technique; although I’m a little confused on how I could modify it to add in a 7/8 or 1” wooden dowel rod to use as the blade? Can you help me out?
Love this! I made a few modifications in my build (used a bumper bolt and another long hexagonal lock nut instead of a square nut as well as filled in the notches and lettering on the sprinkler head, etc.) and weathered it differently than you but this was so fun to build. Love the weight and feel. It is my prized display. Wish I could post a pic....
@@kle2217 I used a product called SteelStick from JB Weld. It’s a steel reinforced epoxy putty. Once I filled in the lettering, I sanded it all down flush and painted the sprinkler head a metallic gold. Worked great at filling in the sprinkler notches on the edge as well.
@@darranrobinson550 gotcha. Yeah all those metal parts make it seem like it would weigh a ton. But good point with the comparison to off the shelf products.Thanks!
@@NicholasIbarra01 also, I once heard that a lightsaber is supposed to feel like swinging a big broadsword so I’d imagine the hilt is heavy enough to balance the “weight” of the blade…or something like that! Hahaha!
This looks absolutely amazing! I wanna do one own too but I'd have a question: What is this cook EMT connector part and where should I look for getting one, please? I'm not native English and wasnt able to google it out 🙂
Here’s a link to Amazon Sigma Electric ProConnex 55233M EMT Set Screw Connector 1-1/4-Inch, 1-Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B00C3YCTR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_T8CBG2VWE24K9W9GZS4A
i’m currently trying to build this hilt.. been going around different hardware stores to plan a day out to build it... so far it’s the best build i’ve seen on youtube!
