Hardware Store Lightsaber Hilt! Homemade! All metal! Star Wars!

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All metal, non-functioning static prop hilt. No electronics just a cool looking cosplay prop! Everything in the video is available at Home Depot and Lowe’s in the US, instore and online.
PARTS LIST:
1x Brass Sprinkler Head
1x 5/16-18 (Corse Thread) Threaded Rod 12”
1x 1-1/2” Chrome Tube (Plumbing) 12”
1x 5/16-18 Square Nut
1x 5/16-18 Chrome Cap Nut
2x 1-1/4” EMT Set Screw Connectors
1x D-Ring (probably in art hanging area) with screws
26x 1-1/2” 5/16 Fender Washers
2x 2” Flat Washers
2x Brass Garden Hose cap
18x 5/16 Flat Washers
6x 3/8” Flat Washers
Either 2x 5/16 Set Screw Collar Sleeve
Or 1x 5/16-18 Long Hexagonal Lock Nut
Some Electrical tape or 1-1/2” Heat Shrink tubing
Some flat black spray paint and some matt clear coat spray.
Masking tape and obviously a few tools.
Have fun and enjoy!

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@DARKWOLF-td1lw 2 года назад

I’m an electrician so I always look for parts around the site that I can use 😂 “ this will make a fine addition to my collection “

@Black7apex23 3 года назад

This is one my top favorite diy lightsaber builds. Extremely simple and the result is as close to a machine carved one as you get!

@FinalConsensus 3 года назад

There was a time about 12 years ago where plumbing lightsaber videos were all I watched. Thank you for the nostalgia

@billygilmusic5072 3 года назад

I read the thumbnail as "hardware store $4000 all metal lightsaber hilt" and given how insanely expensive some lightsaber replicas are out there I wasn't even going to question that price

@717UT 3 года назад

I was able to use your technique and make my own hilt!! Dude I'm so freaking excited right now.

@DMAbCD 2 года назад

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.

@Avahgib0r 2 года назад

Thank you for this. I built my own lightsaber, and was heavily influenced by your video here. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

@JayGurley 4 года назад

Good formatting. Closeups, step by step instructions, details...this is a good how-to and I've linked it in a Star Wars costuming group on Facebook.

@frogtownhollowriverpirates5032 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I just made one and a box for a friend. I am really pleased with it. I turned mine into a marshmallow roaster. Thanks again for making this video. My friend loved the gift.

@asiandumpling7483 2 года назад

This guy deserves so much more then 86 subs, he even put in the time to make a tutorial. Sub to this guy

@silviofoj Год назад

Dude, this is AMAZING! Maybe the best DIY lightsaber hilt I ever saw. Thank you so much!

@TxGameBred 2 года назад

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@NickFaulkner 3 года назад

This is awesome!

@sjrii8665 Год назад

Awesome build.

@TheRandomchannel10 3 года назад

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!

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Enjoy!!!

@jaxtrax6152 Год назад

That was a great vid. Thx for sharing!

@jackredden3445 2 года назад

This is so cool!

@gimmedata4557 4 года назад

That is beautiful.

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

Dr. Coomer thanks!

@patrickkarrow 4 года назад

Came here from the Star Wars lightsaber group, awesome video!

@ryanlaporte8224 2 года назад

This is the best one I’ve seen ! Nice job

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@genralgreevus7521 4 года назад

This ia how every jedi makes their lightsabers

@717UT 3 года назад

Dude, this is a freaking awesome build. That sprinkler head makes this design a home run.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Thanks!!!

@717UT 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 Hoping I can find these parts or similar to make one of these. I really like the threaded rod core to really make a nice "stacked" hilt

@SincyThomas999 4 года назад

This is very cool and I want it badly. Also it looks like obi wan kenobi lightsaber too

@mikehere5331 4 года назад

Definitely deserve more subs

@thefemnaoya 10 месяцев назад

Now this is a civilized weapon!

@carloko08 3 года назад

woow, amazing work, Darran dude, super simple super efective look, i been wanting to do something like this but i tought so complicated but the solution was very simple, thanks a lot, i will do my own :D

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

You’re very welcome! Have fun!!!

@-killingbeatz- 2 года назад

really decend job sir :) i like it a lot wish you much more subscribers

@javanthomas4122 Год назад

Very cool. Do more

@javanthomas4122 Год назад

Very nice

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

So I finished it, turned out great, I could have never thought this up on my own, I only changed a few things too. I epoxied a 2” washer on top of the sprinkler head and replaced the cap nut with a regular nut, just looked better imo. I also removed the 2” washers around the base along with the along with the fasteners on the EMT connector. It just didn’t look right or feel right in my hands, the diameter of those two pieces just made it awkward for me to hold so I removed them and that made it much better. Wish I could send you a pic. Like I said, this build is great and you did an awesome job, thanks!!!

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Sonicwind awesome! I designed it so that anyone could customize it and make it their own, and you did just that. Well done. I hope you enjoy your new hilt!

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

Darran Robinson trust me I am enjoying it, now I just have to figure out how to put a blade on it and sound effects

@zednoraa 3 года назад

Sonic wind, if you find out how to add a blade and electronics, could ya post a “how to”?

@sonicwind3763 7 месяцев назад

@@zednoraayea I doubt it’ll be able to take a hit in sparing but I could figure something out

@javanthomas4122 Месяц назад

Yes thanks

@Bored_Overthinker Год назад

I'm gonna build this with my dad.

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

Awesome! Have fun!!! May the force be with you both!

@Bored_Overthinker Год назад

@@darranrobinson550 And may the force be with you, too.

@Pizzatime42008 3 года назад

Looks like a combination of Cere Junda’s and Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber

@griflynn 2 года назад

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....

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

That’s awesome! I wish I could see it too!

@kle2217 2 года назад

How did you fill in the lettering on the sprinkler head? I was going to consider grinding it down in some way.

@griflynn 2 года назад

@@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.

@kle2217 2 года назад

@@griflynn Thanks! I’ll have to look for this.

@theredhare2483 2 года назад

Dude this is one of the best DIY hilt videos I've seen! Any advice for making Graflex inspired ones?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

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.

@alishiahurley6071 3 года назад

What size for the hose caps 3/4?

@quinndiaz3032 4 года назад

Hey This was a great tutorial and I’m trying to make one! Do you cut the pipe? If so to what length??

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

Tiger around 5.5-6 inches roughly. But it’s totally up to you.

@stevensisk535 Год назад

Love the build and am currently gathering what I need to make one. RE: Pipe length, based on a screen capture and some forensic photoshopping, the tubes used in the video (0:00-0:11) are barely shy of 4.1875" long (approx. 4.16 for the finished hilt and approx. 4.13 for the cut tube in front of it). That's based on the proportion of the lengths of tubes to the lengths of EMT connectors (known dimensions).

@Swanlord05 2 года назад

How do I add soundboard and light?

@javanthomas4122 Год назад

Ware do you put the button

@Kunclik 3 года назад

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 🙂

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

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

@baydonlowe725 3 года назад

What type of pole ?

@charlierooney9420 3 года назад

Do you remember which emt connectors you used (what brand/type)?

@charlierooney9420 3 года назад

Nvm, I searched in comments and found it👍

@nj14795 3 года назад

This looks like a great build, however I am a bit confused on the part where you add the first EMT connector. How do you ensure it doesn't move around and how do you ensure it sticks with the washer underneath? I see that you used tape but how exactly did you do that.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

The washer is inside the EMT connector and the pipe pushes the washer tight inside the EMT so it cannot move once you tighten up the bolts.

@nj14795 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 ohhhh i see now. Thank you so much

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

Finally got the sprinkler head, but before I finish it, at 2:20 how long is the one on the bottom?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

The overall length of the hilt can be whatever you want but I tend to go with 11-11.5” roughly.

@samjohnson5275 Год назад

hi im building this now. coming out great! how long did you cut the metal 12” pipe to fit between the emt connectors?

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

Roughly 4.5-4.5 inches but it’s up to you!

@ethangoode. 4 года назад

Did you buy a steel galvanized pipe or a chrome plumbing tube? both are similar. Also, where did you cut the tube, because there appears to only be one threaded side when there should be two?

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

ETHAN GOODE it’s brass chromed bathroom down pipe and I cut it somewhere around 4.5-5”

@ethangoode. 4 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 In total length or 4.5-5 inches left

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

ETHAN GOODE the length of the piece that is used in the construction is roughly 4.5-5” long. I usually buy the 12” piece so that I can comfortably use it for two hilt with a little left over.

@geoffreyfoord3672 Год назад

Were did you get from

@youre_not_that_guy9230 2 года назад

I used this song for an IMovie the other day😅

@whithassell5309 2 года назад

how do the washers not slide around? They aren't screwed on, so I'm confused as to how they stay centered.

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

They are sandwiched tightly once you tighten up the main shaft nuts.

@whithassell5309 2 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 thank you!

@justacanadian2547 3 года назад

this is awesome dude one question how did you put it all together with glue or just screws?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Watch the video. No glue used.

@justacanadian2547 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 cool do you have any other kinda topping/top part ideas instead of the sprinkler head? My Home Depot don’t have it

@jefe3856 4 года назад

So does it move around once you assemble it or no?

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

JefferyTheKat not if you tighten those nuts well! The amount of pressure it’s under makes it VERY difficult to move any of the components. You could always add some rivets here and there for extra durability if you’d like.

@andybreadstick 3 года назад

Awesome work! Quick question, how much did this run you to make?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

$40 or less!

@theovl316 7 месяцев назад

questions: How heavy is it? what was the total price of all the parts? What is the length of the "Threaded Rod" and did you thread it yourself?

@darranrobinson550 7 месяцев назад

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.

@deannaatkinson3004 3 года назад

I found all of the parts on your list. Sadly, it appears Home Depot only sells the EMT set screw connectors in packs of 20. Any source for just one or two? I love this saber, can't wait to build my own.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Have you tried Lowe’s? I was able to source them individually at both HD and Lowe’s near my home.

@deannaatkinson3004 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 did another search (without the dimension) and they came up in individuals. Go figure. Thanks.

@TCConway 2 года назад

Do you recommend Zinc or Stainless Steel? I assume Zinc just due to weight.

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

Yeah zinc washers for sure.

@543ok 2 года назад

超讚的

@enigma465 3 года назад

Hello can you link or tell me where you got the 2 inch flat washers and the EMT?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Home Depot and Lowe’s stock them. They are called Fender Washers.

@richardabrams7813 24 дня назад

Are these parts in the plumber aisle or the electrical area?

@darranrobinson550 24 дня назад

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!

@gleny9640 3 года назад

Made mine too. Didn’t even need to go to the hardware store.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Add a photo so we can see the finished product!

@gleny9640 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 drive.google.com/file/d/1-VCf1T_8YTuzPhMM-nVwmQDNO2LgcaWT/view?usp=drivesdk

@kle2217 2 года назад

Did you cut the chrome tube? It looks less than 12" long in the video? May I ask the cut lenght?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

Yes, roughly 5” is the final length of the tube.

@kle2217 2 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 Thank you! Best looking DIY Lightsaber I've seen.

@ryanlaporte8224 2 года назад

What does the electrical tape do ? Just for looks ?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

It’s more for aesthetics that anything.

@axelsvensson8912 2 года назад

Amazing! What brand are the EMT?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

I got them at Home Depot, not sure which brand they were. Not even sure eggy display the brand Inc there packaging

@fritiofclarin3611 3 года назад

I know im late to this, but can I use a pipe in the middle, instead of a threaded rod?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Without the thread how are you going to tighten it all together?

@fritiofclarin3611 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 I don't know, but I need to have it hollow to put a blade in

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

@@fritiofclarin3611 if you figure it out you can let the rest of us know…or just watch my other video and try and figure out how I did it ;)

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

you cut the 12" metal tubing?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Sonicwind yes, cut it down to whatever length you prefer. I prefer 4.5-5 inches.

@leonardapa3058 3 года назад

Any chance of a more specific description of the screw collar sleeve? I ended up ordering two and they were gigantic.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Yeah it’s an EMT electrical connector. 1-1/4 in. Electrical Metallic Tube (EMT) Set-Screw Connector www.homedepot.com/p/202077148

@leonardapa3058 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 Thanks, Darran. I got the EMT connectors. It is the Set Screw Collar Sleeve. You have listed that or the Long Hexagonal Lock Nut. for the top, just under the emitter. I like how the collar sleeve looks better, but the ones I ordered were way too big.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

@@leonardapa3058 5/16 in. Bore Zinc-Plated Mild Steel Set Screw Collar www.homedepot.com/p/203025016

@leonardapa3058 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 Awesome. Thank you so much. Now I can put the finishing touches on it!

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

@@leonardapa3058 make sure to post a photo here when it’s done! I can’t wait do see it!!

@MrKyleboywonder 2 года назад

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?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

If you could find a way to make the “emitter” area deeper with a tube of some kind maybe?

@MrKyleboywonder 2 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 that’s a good thought. I’ll have to just screw around with it and see what I can come up with. Thank you!

@emmetroenfeldt2711 3 года назад

Where did you find I sprinkler head?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Lowe’s and Home Depot usually have them in stock.

@emmetroenfeldt2711 3 года назад

Thanks 😊

@Jopa-xd5mh 4 года назад

How Long is the threathed rod

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

Jopa 1408 it’s 12 inches when I by it and then I trim down the extra once I’m done, so it ends up somewhere around 11-11.5” long at the end.

@kontradan Год назад

How did you remove the sprinkler head markings?

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

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.

@kontradan Год назад

@@darranrobinson550 awesome! Thanks. Finishing up today. As everyone else has commented, thanks for a very informative video. Cheers!

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

@@kontradan that’s awesome! Hope you enjoyed building your hilt! Thanks!

@christopherpascoe2476 3 года назад

Can it be modified to use with a 1/2” or 3/4” wooden dowel?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

I’m not sure I understand your question...are you using the dowel as a substitute for a blade?

@christopherpascoe2476 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 yes, you have made an incredible hilt. Wonder if it could be modified to fit a blade.

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

It might take some reverse engineering but I’m sure you could as my other powered models can hold a 1” diameter blade.

@rgermeroth 2 года назад

@@christopherpascoe2476 You could epoxy a nut into the end of a dowel and screw it onto the threaded rod.

@horizonsoaring3832 2 года назад

Is there a parts list I could have?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

It’s in the description!

@javanthomas4122 Месяц назад

What is the head from

@darranrobinson550 Месяц назад

The brass part? The emitter you mean? It’s a brass sprinkler head. The parts list is in the description.

@adambyers8010 3 года назад

Is it really heavy?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Not really. It weighs less than the ones you can build at Disneyland ;)

@Sacha_8976 4 года назад

Approximately how much did this all cost?

@darranrobinson550 4 года назад

Sven The dog $40

@mvckW Год назад

how much does it all cost?

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

Usually less than $40

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

Can’t find the sprinkler head anywhere

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

Sonicwind Lowe’s or Home Depot should have them!

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

Darran Robinson I just left Home Depot, nothing, headed to Lowe’s now, fingers crossed

@sonicwind3763 3 года назад

Darran Robinson nothing at Lowe’s either, neither major hardware stores carry it, any replacements you can think of?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

www.homedepot.com/p/100112473 you can order them online

@NicholasIbarra01 2 года назад

How heavy is it?

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

It has a substantial weight to it but no more than the hilts sold by Disney at the parks for example.

@NicholasIbarra01 2 года назад

@@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!

@darranrobinson550 2 года назад

@@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!

@vexzyy569 3 года назад

im the 10.000 view

@MFtheo Год назад

What is the weight of it? I’d love too know!

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

More than one of of those fancy aluminum ones but less than the Galaxy’s Edge Disney ones.

@MFtheo Год назад

@@darranrobinson550 that gives me a bit of perspective, but I don’t own either of those

@darranrobinson550 Год назад

@@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?

@MFtheo Год назад

@@darranrobinson550 Good too know thanks!

@andybreadstick 3 года назад

Do you have a website?

@darranrobinson550 3 года назад

No sorry I don’t.

@andybreadstick 3 года назад

@@darranrobinson550 I would love to talk to you about making me a custom hilt, is that possible?