@@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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
@@DIYGene I am very sure as how much you mean so very much to him also, bro. It is soo touching and heartwarming to see a father and son relationship like yours, one that I am blessed also with my own son, but I don't know I can say the same with my own father.
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!
Awesome!!!!!! I can see how much u love your son. I made my son the master sword from Zelda for Christmas last year. Now I'm working on the staff from the children's movie, Jack Frost. It's for my 3 year old nephew. I'm sort of new to the LEDS and only know very basic skills. Thank you for your tutorial, it was extremely helpful. God bless!
Oh wow! Thank you so much. The LEDs are simpler than you think. I would love to see how the Zelda sword turned out. My son has talked about it too. Thanks so much for watching.
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.
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.
I've wanted to build one of these types of "stunt sabers" for years. I've seen many tutorials on RUclips 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don't know if early onset Parkinson's, or just really low blood-sugar, but the fact that you soldier through this project, for your son, even with shaking hands… Dude you are Dad Of The Year! ⭐️❤️ You have gained a new Subscriber today! 😃⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Luckily it isn’t Parkinson’s. It called ET or“Essential Tremors” I kind of sucks but I get through. I hope it wasn’t too distracting in the video. Thanks for watching and for subscribing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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: ruclips.net/video/3tdaqYUo78w/видео.html Thanks for watching.
Thank you gene - my wife and sister in law have been pressing me to do a craft or a hobbie - i cannot think of anything better then this..absolutely phenomenal job. Well done sir and thanks for sharing...
Hey Gene! I just finished my project and thanks to your instructions, it turned out perfectly! All components I used including some that you used were the best for making a lightsaber. Couldn't have done it without you!
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 😇👍🏼
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
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: ruclips.net/video/jtFxPavl76U/видео.html Thanks so much for watching.
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.
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!
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.
This year we'll be celebrating at the Mothman festival in Point Pleasant West Virginia. The 501st (Star Wars Stormtrooper cosplayers) will be there with good old Darth Vader. We're gonna get into our Cosplay gear and join them. :D Thanks for asking.
Max Voge, thanks so much. You can beat this thing against a wall and not hut it. I just uploaded a new video on building Han Solo’s Blaster. You may find it fun to build. Thanks so much for watching.
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
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.
Awesome that a son has such a great and creative dad that would gift him a great masterpiece. I love that handle design it looks as if it just fits the films themselves and I have seen some other builds that the Lightsaber is more elaborate in the electronics and features but the handles turn to be too simplistic, while this may lack some of the elaborate electronics but the lightsaber overall is purely aesthetically pleasing. I would love to guild one just like it with all the electronics to amp it up more.
@@DIYGene You are quite welcomed, and I hope to see more stuff from your channel which I will subscribe as of this moment. Thank you much as well and for sharing.
Gene, this is just one of my favorite videos to watch. You building a great lightsaber and then seeing your son enjoying it while you two are having fun testing it out - in the dark. It looks great and professional BTW. You should have (and earn) many more subscribers. Hugs from Belgium, Daniella.
@@DIYGene I bet a lot of your subscribers will LOVE that because I sure am looking forward to the video, it will be fun to watch and the saber will look awesome. (wwoohoo, Gene and Dylan doing a project together... woohoo!)
I'm glad, I have been so busy with the army stations and family I have not seen my dad for 1 out of 10 years in the army and finally getting out and I'll be able to come home and see him. I'm happy your happy and he is doing great.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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”
Yeah lmao. "Here's a torch*, a clear pipe and some duct tape."
Tbf that's probably mure durable than an expensive one though.
@@dumbmonkey1313 Bro chill out
@@idk4529 yeah, more durable than aircraft aluminium and heavygrade polycarbonate tubing with proper diffusion for safe lighting.
WJR Chilllllllll
@@idk4529 interesting idea.....would be nice to add the sound effects some how too....cool
You are a really good dad
G3 stokes, Thanks. It not hard to be a good dad, when God blesses you with a great kid. Thanks for watching.
Thanks. All I need now is a workshop
Not just a good dad, but he also seems like a cool dad.
@@DIYGene May the Force be With You, Luke
Can you be my dad
Best diy lightsaber I’ve seen! Great vid!
+TnT Filmz, Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun to build. Thanks again for watching.
I am 23 years old and was happy as hell to see the finished product and now want to build my own
I hope you enjoy building it as much as I did. Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGene im sure I will. Just need to find the free time
Most wholesome dad award given to this man
This is honestly one of the best DIY lightsaber builds I’ve seen! It looks so professional! Well done!
Thanks and thanks for watching.
Me: sees a bunch of tools in the background
Also me: Nope too hard
yeah this is great... if you already have $2000 worth of hardware.
@@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.
50 $ on ali express and it´s not so bad
Da_Tired_Cat i have no “shed”
@@notgray88 yeah with a pfp like that, I can tell
One of the coolest I've ever seen.its kinda like a steampunk light saber.
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.
That stitching turned out really good
Thanks, I think I was more nervous about that then the rest of the build. Thanks again for watching.
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.
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.
Dad of the year!! Wish when i was growing up i had a dad that did this for me so awesome
Maybe you can start a new tradition for your kids someday. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for watching.
Damn, dude! Dylan's a freaking Jedi!
Why, I’m flattered! Thank you!!
Actually I prefer Sith but thank you
Currently rewatching this video multiple times so I can make this for my husband for Christmas! Thanks for the help!
That is so cool. Here is a link to another lightsaber video that may help.
ruclips.net/video/jtFxPavl76U/видео.html
Thanks so much for watching.
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
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.
Well done build.With a soundboard from Custom Saber Shop it would just about be perfect.
I will definitely check them out. Thanks so much for watching.
DIY Gene or buy a walmart sabre and yank out the soundboard
Then it wouldn’t really be home made now would it?
Mister Squalis even better. Make the sounds with your mouth.
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
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!
Thats like the coolest DIY lightsaber of all times! The look is just amazing
I love the relationship your son and you share. That is a strong bond, the force is strong with you both.
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.
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
That is a great tip! Thanks for the suggestion.
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
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.
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.
*I wish I have a Dad like that😥*
SCODI OFFICER:001 , Thanks so much for watching.
I wish I had a dad
@@dutchsfavourite same
@@dutchsfavourite Me too 😔
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!
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
The end result looks not only awesome but totally professional. Thanks for the great video!
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!
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.
My moms boyfriend is gonna help me build this
Looks like a neat project to work on together.
When you are older maybe you could build an AR-15 together.
@@Bill23799 going back to school like a *boss*
Good for you man
Bill23799 good idea we can make school supplies
@@modeloman4568 oooooo, fancy. Who's first? Is it BRENDA!?
You know you are an unabashed Star Wars fan when you openly talk about all the spoofs. Well done in the crafting and showmanship of said project!
Andrew Gosselin , we had a lot of fun building it and playing with it. Thanks so much for watching.
I would love to see you create a sith lightsaber. I'm sure you could make a one with a menacing look
ArthurAlonzo thanks! We are kicking around building Kyle Ren’s lightsaber.
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!
My right ear really enjoyed this!
Probably this is the best diy lightsaber project I've ever seen
Thanks so much. This was a really fun project. Thanks again for watching.
Dad, the man, the myth, the Jedi legend! Good job! Where's yours, Dad?
Robert , I made my self a Kylo Ren Saber for myself. Here is a link:
ruclips.net/video/RZQTn3zRt4M/видео.html
Thanks so much for watching.
i'm glad that someone finally made a lightsaber that is affordable and lights up, so thank you.
thanks! i just made 2 sabers, and im working on a crossguard saber now!
Travis .P , Very cool. We did Kylo’s light saber. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.
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
However, i havent found a way to use a on off button with it, to change the colors☹
Travis .P , Here is how I did it. ruclips.net/video/jtFxPavl76U/видео.html
That father son relationship has some craftsmanship to it as well. Well done to both of you.
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.
17:50 I’m sorry did this guy just do the Obi-Ani? How???
that’s probably why his dad made him a lightsaber. he’s really good.
Your son is so lucky to have you as his dad...and he should NEVER forget that.
I am the one who has been blessed. Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGene I so love your reply.
He means so much to me.
@@DIYGene I am very sure as how much you mean so very much to him also, bro.
It is soo touching and heartwarming to see a father and son relationship like yours, one that I am blessed also with my own son, but I don't know I can say the same with my own father.
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!
Thanks so much. I need to build some more Star Wars themed stuff. Thanks so much for watching.
Awesome!!!!!! I can see how much u love your son. I made my son the master sword from Zelda for Christmas last year. Now I'm working on the staff from the children's movie, Jack Frost. It's for my 3 year old nephew. I'm sort of new to the LEDS and only know very basic skills. Thank you for your tutorial, it was extremely helpful. God bless!
Oh wow! Thank you so much. The LEDs are simpler than you think. I would love to see how the Zelda sword turned out. My son has talked about it too. Thanks so much for watching.
DIY Gene do you have a Facebook page?
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.
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.
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!
I'm afraid to try to do skills on mine on the off chance I drop and break it 😂
Jason Stanton I made just a hilt once and I made too heavy my Jedi belt kept sliding down.
It doesn’t show any specified forms of fighting but somewhat reassembles the spins in makashi and soresu
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!
Lord Voldemort, Wow, Thanks so much. But to be honest, it’s easy when you have a great son. Thanks so much for watching.
I've wanted to build one of these types of "stunt sabers" for years. I've seen many tutorials on RUclips 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.
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.
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.
Oh my gosh that is fantastic! What a great project, and your son, priceless! Great job Gene, love your channel!
pam carr, Thanks so much, and thanks for watching.
You're a genius. I'll never look at plumbing fixtures as anything but light saber parts again. :)
As a huge Star Wars fan named Dylan I approve
Thanks for watching.
Agreed.
Same here
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.
17:45 brings back memories of the early RUclips Star wars kid video.
Best lightsaber diy i've ever seen! Not the easiest to do, but, anyway, the best one
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.
Jayden Moore, that is a great suggestion. I will try that. Thanks for watching.
I have ten days to make an obi wan costume for may 4th, and this helped me so much. You earned a subscriber here. keep doing what you're doing!!
Thank you so much! I love doing projects like this. And it is holding up great.
What has a costume to do with a Lightsaber sorry dont get it.
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
Don't know if early onset Parkinson's, or just really low blood-sugar, but the fact that you soldier through this project, for your son, even with shaking hands… Dude you are Dad Of The Year! ⭐️❤️
You have gained a new Subscriber today! 😃⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Luckily it isn’t Parkinson’s. It called ET or“Essential Tremors” I kind of sucks but I get through. I hope it wasn’t too distracting in the video. Thanks for watching and for subscribing.
DIY Gene it wasn't distracting; if anything it made me appreciate the effort even more. You're awesome! 😃❤️
I like the fact that the blade looks thin similar to the style of the first film
You´re an awesome dad and a great craftsman. A role model.
I like how you can build a light saber hilt out of whatever the hell you find in your local depo shop
CaptainShadowGaming, kind of like the MacGyver of the force. 🤪
Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGeneMacGyver is the man!
I feel like this channel deserves more hype
Oni Animations , Thank you!
The Gatherers at Savi's Workshop in Galaxy's Edge: *_Are we a joke to you?_*
yes
this is honestly the best video out there, easy, customizable and simple tools
The 28 people who disliked the video are people who can’t build and get mad 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much for watching.
Those who disliked most likely don't have cool dads.
Southpaw McGraw, not sure about cool. But I do love my boy!
@@DIYGene that being said, then you are a cool dad.
Southpaw McGraw no, just that they can’t build, that’s pretty much it.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Palmeri you are so correct. That was the only real alteration we had to make. Thanks for watching.
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.
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.
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.
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 👏👏👏👍👍👍
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.
AND ONE MORE THING THANK YOU FOR NOT GIVING UP BECAUSE YOU GIVE ME HOPE
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.
That’s a great idea. Thanks for watching.
It’s amazing what some plumbing supplies and creativity can produce! Great job, dad! You hit it out of the park with that one.
Ross Gillis , Thanks so much. This was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.
You are a great Dad you did a great job!
Mike M , Thanks, and thanks for watching.
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.
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!
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: ruclips.net/video/3tdaqYUo78w/видео.html
Thanks for watching.
Thank you gene - my wife and sister in law have been pressing me to do a craft or a hobbie - i cannot think of anything better then this..absolutely phenomenal job. Well done sir and thanks for sharing...
Thank you! It was a lot of fun, I hope you will give it a try. Thanks again for watching.
Same here, my wife tells me the same thing. I think this may be it for me too.
Can anyone tell me exactly what the “sleeve” , “plug” and “filter” PVC pieces are? No links for those in description. Thanks!
Hey Gene! I just finished my project and thanks to your instructions, it turned out perfectly! All components I used including some that you used were the best for making a lightsaber. Couldn't have done it without you!
PapiPlayz , That is fantastic! I so glad that some of the video may have helped. Thanks so much for watching.
DIY Gene No problem, keep up the amazing projects!
DIY Gene Also, if possible, I would love to reach you by email to show you the final product if that’s ok
PapiPlayz , absolutely! I would love to see if. gcavasos@gmail.com
DIY Gene Sure thing!
Awesome job, my favorite part however was your son . . . who was wearing a Deadpool jacket . .. lol . . . enjoy
Boy, your son has some mad lightsaber skills! Lots of talent in your family!
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.
Thank you for making and posting an awesome video,
I posted it on Facebook.
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Thank you so much, and may the force be with you too!
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
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:
ruclips.net/video/jtFxPavl76U/видео.html
Thanks so much for watching.
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
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.
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!
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.
Fantastic build man!
Big Mek Danskull , thanks for watching!
Man oh man Gene! I wish I had seen this video before my Star Wars wedding last year. I spent over $800 just on the lightsabers for my bride and I.
Wow! You had a Star Wars wedding? That is so cool! I just posted a new video on building Han Solo's DL44 Blaster from scratch.
We did. It was truly the best day of my life. :D
I bet the wedding album is a trip. Congratulations! How do you celebrate your anniversary?
This year we'll be celebrating at the Mothman festival in Point Pleasant West Virginia. The 501st (Star Wars Stormtrooper cosplayers) will be there with good old Darth Vader. We're gonna get into our Cosplay gear and join them. :D Thanks for asking.
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
Awesome build, hands down far superior to any store bought lightsaber
Max Voge, thanks so much. You can beat this thing against a wall and not hut it. I just uploaded a new video on building Han Solo’s Blaster. You may find it fun to build. Thanks so much for watching.
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
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.
Awesome that a son has such a great and creative dad that would gift him a great masterpiece. I love that handle design it looks as if it just fits the films themselves and I have seen some other builds that the Lightsaber is more elaborate in the electronics and features but the handles turn to be too simplistic, while this may lack some of the elaborate electronics but the lightsaber overall is purely aesthetically pleasing. I would love to guild one just like it with all the electronics to amp it up more.
Thank you so much. This was a fun project. Thanks again for watching.
@@DIYGene You are quite welcomed, and I hope to see more stuff from your channel which I will subscribe as of this moment. Thank you much as well and for sharing.
(In Darth Vader’s Voice) Be my Dad or teach my dad your Jedi ways
Whooooooooooo peeeeeeeeeeeerrrr
what freaking cool kind of a dad you are. Love it
Well we have fun. Thanks so much for watching.
@@DIYGene Thank you for sharing your unbelivable creativity with us!
Nice Workspace Btw :)
Greetings from Germany!
this is awesome!
Stephan Ward Thanks!
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.
Have you ever considered making one to sell on a comission basis?
Veronica Reynolds, I really haven’t. I enjoy building projects and sharing how I did it so other people can do it too.
Ive watched many lightsaber DIY videos and yours is the easiest and coolest.
I hope you will give it a try. Thanks for watching.
I am the 57th subscriber!!!
This video warms my heart, you seem like an extremely nice man.
Mr.BugatiExplosion , Well thank you. It was a lot of fun. Thanks again for watching.
The only thing that was bad was that there was no sound. But other then that, it’s awesome.
Gene, this is just one of my favorite videos to watch. You building a great lightsaber and then seeing your son enjoying it while you two are having fun testing it out - in the dark. It looks great and professional BTW.
You should have (and earn) many more subscribers.
Hugs from Belgium, Daniella.
Thanks Daniella! I so enjoyed doing this project for my son. We are are thinking of doing the dark saber together. What do you think?
@@DIYGene
I bet a lot of your subscribers will LOVE that because I sure am looking forward to the video, it will be fun to watch and the saber will look awesome.
(wwoohoo, Gene and Dylan doing a project together... woohoo!)
I’d love to do this all but I wish I could just find some more powerful LEDS
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.
That was awesome for you and your son to build and talk together it was awesome to see this video...
Christopher Robbins, Thank you so much. He is off at college now and I sure do miss him. Thanks again for watching.
I'm glad, I have been so busy with the army stations and family I have not seen my dad for 1 out of 10 years in the army and finally getting out and I'll be able to come home and see him. I'm happy your happy and he is doing great.
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.
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.
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.
Drake Alexander yes, 5050 and one 9v will light it up light you won’t believe.
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.
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’.
This is true quality, either you are the most patient man ever or you started really early lol
Powdy Cat , Patients is definitely not in my personality. LOL!
DIY Gene well either way it’s pretty cool lol good job
Next video : "How build your own Droid out of a Roomba"...🤖
Nor even me would thought this! Nice job Gene! May the DIY be with you! 🤘😎
Obi Wan Kenobi, Haha, Thank you Obi Wan! The force is strong with this one.