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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
  • This week I build a lightsaber for £20 GBP (≈$25 USD) or under. This was a really fun DIY project and I encourage you to have a go, as I am also running the #20poundlightsaberchallenge over on Instagram. Just follow the challenge rules and enter your £20 lightsaber for a chance to win prizes!
    Challenge Deadline is 23:59 31st March 2020 GMT
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  • @LarkAlrion
    @LarkAlrion 4 роки тому +227

    This is THE best budget saber I've seen. Nicely done.

  • @shermanlo1880
    @shermanlo1880 4 роки тому +65

    if vader’s lightsaber and obi wan’s lightsaber has a child

    • @Gaizkia
      @Gaizkia 4 роки тому +6

      sherman lo I was thinking a fusion of Vader/Anakin and Luke’s green saber

    • @SBDeclan
      @SBDeclan 4 роки тому +2

      That’s what I was thinking

    • @setht7322
      @setht7322 4 роки тому +1

      Gaizkia lmao saying that is literally the same as saying obi wan’s episode 3-4 hilt, since they are both thin necks, and that is what she is referring to i believe. also luke used the same design process as obi wan to make his ROTJ hilt.

    • @intherealilive
      @intherealilive 3 роки тому

      @@setht7322 its also literally the same prop. Only changed somewhat.

  • @AndyHornbyPhotos
    @AndyHornbyPhotos 4 роки тому +61

    Awesome stuff dude, as always. Gets me motivated to build a sabre for myself.

  • @wilyworm5025
    @wilyworm5025 4 роки тому +90

    How to build a lightsaber for under 20 bucks.
    This is a graflex cap I happened to find just laying around!

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +15

      can totally be done without it and within budget, and had an idea for the bottom before I found it.

    • @SaltyBob355
      @SaltyBob355 4 роки тому +13

      I started with this Vader’s Vault saber I found just laying in the street... lol

    • @theanimationlake3661
      @theanimationlake3661 4 роки тому +11

      Haha I found this kyber crystal on top of my fridge

  • @theman5298
    @theman5298 4 роки тому +18

    This has got to be the very best budget lightsaber I've ever seen, well done

  • @medicgaming6841
    @medicgaming6841 4 роки тому +20

    DISNEY! this saber , OVER HERE! use it on a movie!

  • @Qetrfd
    @Qetrfd 4 роки тому +14

    I better do this than buying one on disneyland

    • @droptuned83
      @droptuned83 4 роки тому +2

      Also more in the spirit of the force.

  • @DataScout
    @DataScout 4 роки тому +36

    That looks really great! I am collecting some stuff and then i will start building my saber too. Can't wait to do it =)

  • @717UT
    @717UT 3 роки тому +3

    Yup, is is by far the best spare parts saber I've ever seen.

  • @Bored_Overthinker
    @Bored_Overthinker 2 роки тому +2

    I like how you went with the more Vader looking emitter verses one that looks more like Obi-Wan's or Luke's emitter

  • @rbmedia8798
    @rbmedia8798 4 роки тому +12

    Dude, you deserve so much more attention. Video is really great quality, your props are amazing, and you have an overall great channel. Keep it up

  • @Jayneflakes
    @Jayneflakes 4 роки тому +19

    That looks awesome, well done. I have made a start on mine and am pretty pleased with the result so far, I have never built anything like this before and I am really enjoying the process. Great work as always Bucketheads!

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +3

      Wooo well done in starting, look forward to seeing it 🙂

  • @russcurrie72
    @russcurrie72 4 роки тому +6

    Been looking for a tutorial forever, this has got to be one of the best builds I have ever seen, will be out tomorrow to buy parts, thanks so much 😎👍

  • @hyprspd
    @hyprspd 3 роки тому +2

    Finally one in a currency that i understand

  • @zombieslogic8390
    @zombieslogic8390 3 роки тому +3

    This is not only one of the best budget builds but one of the best DIY lightsabers I've seen. The brass parts really make it look great. A little nicer piece of aluminum tubing and a blade with electronics and this thing would be tits

  • @Bored_Overthinker
    @Bored_Overthinker 2 роки тому +1

    this is how you do a budget lightsaber, you're so smart with what you're buying that it doesn't look budget at all, and honestly, that doesn't just go for a lightsabers, that goes for anything you're building or doing on a budget.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  2 роки тому +1

      thank you so much :D

    • @Bored_Overthinker
      @Bored_Overthinker 2 роки тому +1

      @@BucketheadStudios No problem, I always love to support cool people who do cool things and share them with the world.

    • @Bored_Overthinker
      @Bored_Overthinker Рік тому

      @@BucketheadStudios OH! Something I forgot to mention (a minor thing, really) is that I would rivet the covertec wheel in because screws look to Earthly for my taste. That's just me tho, I still think that this saber is marvelous!

  • @hellohi5602
    @hellohi5602 4 роки тому +3

    In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, I will create my $20 lightsaber now.

  • @instinctmrk671
    @instinctmrk671 4 роки тому +4

    Your imagination is just amazing

  • @LandonCahow
    @LandonCahow 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice! What a cool project and a great budget too!

  • @Gaizkia
    @Gaizkia 4 роки тому +2

    I need this. Oh my god it’s perfection

  • @generalgrievous4925
    @generalgrievous4925 4 роки тому

    A fine addition to my collection

  • @judahfierro3580
    @judahfierro3580 3 роки тому +1

    This is creative. I should try to build one myself.

  • @teaganwilbur4002
    @teaganwilbur4002 4 роки тому

    This will make a fine addition to my collection

  • @Rick_Hunter___
    @Rick_Hunter___ 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work 👍 love the end result 😃

  • @cesarov2
    @cesarov2 4 роки тому +1

    A fine addiction to my collection.

  • @BOBXFILES2374a
    @BOBXFILES2374a 4 роки тому +2

    Saber (metal) Shop 101! Good Job Sir!!

  • @corruptedaxis
    @corruptedaxis 4 роки тому +1

    Looks absolutely fantastic!

  • @dfcprops3849
    @dfcprops3849 4 роки тому +5

    If you weren't hosting the challenge yourself, you surely would've won! Great quality of work as always. Really like the look you went for and as others have mentioned, this is got to be one of the best sabers I've seen for this kind of budget. I have to finish mine soon... most of my parts I already had or obtained cheaply from a yard sale. Hopefully will be sharing finished pics soon. Can't wait to see what others come up with!

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +1

      Haha thank you, yeah the design turned out quite well

    • @dfcprops3849
      @dfcprops3849 4 роки тому

      @@BucketheadStudios yes indeed. :)

  • @romainvilleneuve
    @romainvilleneuve 4 роки тому +3

    nice to start with something ligthsaber look i like brass part

  • @stephanveislinger3848
    @stephanveislinger3848 3 роки тому +2

    Great videos, I'm super inspired by your creativity.
    Thanks for sharing those incredible skills of yours.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😁 though I'd forever argue my skills are mediocre 😄😄

  • @YouthFreedomFighters
    @YouthFreedomFighters 2 роки тому

    Really good hilt design, now you've got to build a blade.

  • @rcg930
    @rcg930 2 роки тому +1

    This was actually really great and inspiring. Thank you!

  • @crow_music
    @crow_music 3 роки тому +1

    personally I'd maybe add some rubber strips to get a better grip near the bottom of the saber, something like Mace Windu's lightsaber :D

  • @anonymousr1918
    @anonymousr1918 4 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love your videos!!!

  • @freestylehobbies1991
    @freestylehobbies1991 3 роки тому +1

    It looks very nice🤩!!!

  • @thekurtopian
    @thekurtopian 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video!! Very entertaining.

  • @archerdavidson6439
    @archerdavidson6439 3 роки тому +2

    The way English people say aluminum makes me die every time

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  3 роки тому

      Its actually spelt differently over here, there's an additional i! 😁 aluminium

  • @MaciekN71
    @MaciekN71 4 роки тому +1

    Your fantastic lightsaber looks like a mix between Yoda's, Luke's and Vader's saber.

  • @irishgoku
    @irishgoku 4 роки тому +1

    A thing of beauty

  • @javanthomas4122
    @javanthomas4122 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @derpyspider9636
    @derpyspider9636 4 роки тому +1

    Wow your really awesome I might build mine

  • @jrex9197
    @jrex9197 2 роки тому

    Beautiful hilt, I love it!

  • @rmcbeigh
    @rmcbeigh 4 роки тому +1

    this is very well done!!!

  • @Mr_Dancy_Pants
    @Mr_Dancy_Pants 2 роки тому +1

    This has such a beautiful classic look to it. So many later lightsabers seem over-engineered.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, was going for a OT look for this one

  • @andrewcampa796
    @andrewcampa796 4 роки тому

    Now that's a light saber 👍👍👍

  • @lmana6494
    @lmana6494 3 роки тому +1

    Looking good!!

  • @bryanjarboe8920
    @bryanjarboe8920 2 роки тому +1

    Love it. Subscribed.

  • @JD-ky9ys
    @JD-ky9ys 3 роки тому +1

    So so so cool

  • @droptuned83
    @droptuned83 4 роки тому +3

    20 British pounds , is that more or less than 20 Imperial credits? Also were you aware that Darth Vader was a very keen home improvements DIY type guy and that was how he got the parts together to build his sabre , from the plumbing section at Home Depot.

  • @smsno1
    @smsno1 4 роки тому +3

    i liked this video enough to subscribe.
    i also want to go make one!

  • @michelledrake8632
    @michelledrake8632 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @alexhetherington8028
    @alexhetherington8028 3 роки тому +1

    If you make a budget saber looking this good then I dread to think how good you're expensive sabers look like ha ha ha ha

  • @javanthomas4122
    @javanthomas4122 Рік тому +1

    After seeing it I want one

  • @sirtiddlywinks3396
    @sirtiddlywinks3396 4 роки тому

    I like most of the saber. Not a huge fan of the join between the grip and emitter, but still great

  • @ChaseRapoport11
    @ChaseRapoport11 4 роки тому

    Just add grips and it’s awesome

  • @InsidetheBoothTV
    @InsidetheBoothTV 3 роки тому +1

    Love it

  • @RBAirsoft
    @RBAirsoft 4 роки тому +1

    Nice build!

  • @dethras5749
    @dethras5749 4 роки тому +5

    this is the best budget lightsaber ive seen and now i really want to make one, just wondering what are those brass pieces called for me to buy ?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +2

      I'm afraid I don't know, just in the plumbing section 🙂

  • @Protosaki
    @Protosaki 4 роки тому

    The brass really does it, we all dream of using those fittings of brass but never do it because of weight or lack of skill/equipment. You did a great job there, too bad you cant machine it and put electronics in it with a blade. Maybe do it again with the electronics and blade in mind?

  • @JGDeRuvo
    @JGDeRuvo 4 роки тому +1

    nice design.

  • @EyesOfTheInternet
    @EyesOfTheInternet 2 роки тому

    Worthy.

  • @MonkeNoel
    @MonkeNoel 4 роки тому +3

    "It can all help with all these nooks and crannys" Coincident, i think not.

  • @Dromedarafa
    @Dromedarafa 4 роки тому +1

    It looks like a combination of lukes and darth vaders lightsaber

  • @Glorindellen
    @Glorindellen 4 роки тому +1

    nice job!

  • @kyleolsen9987
    @kyleolsen9987 10 місяців тому

    Is there a way to make a blade attach to the hilt?

  • @crocodile3805
    @crocodile3805 4 роки тому +1

    I fine addition to my collection
    General grevies

  • @BOBXFILES2374a
    @BOBXFILES2374a 4 роки тому

    I want a Graflex lightsaber!

  • @j.harbers
    @j.harbers 4 роки тому +1

    So fucking cool...
    The 8 dislikes are from Star Trek fans i guess

  • @leathlix9487
    @leathlix9487 4 роки тому +1

    It looks like a mix of obi wan and Vader light saber

  • @HotMulligan
    @HotMulligan 4 роки тому +10

    Are you open to the idea of selling one of these? I’d love to build one myself but don’t have the tools as I live in an apartment.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Hi, although the material costs are under £20, the work involved would push the price up. This was also a 'buy what you can get' kind of project, so no guarantee I could get the same parts. You could do a lot of this with a couple of hand tools and glue. I know I used power tools, but that only speeds things up a little. I would say you could do it with a hacksaw, files, sandpaper, craft knife, and a power drill (the drill only if you wanted to do something similar to mine) The rest is just the hard work getting everything fitted together and glued up. I'm not closed to the idea of commissions, but the many hours of work have to be taken into account :)

    • @HotMulligan
      @HotMulligan 4 роки тому

      Buckethead Props Definitely understand that-as with any craft, hours put in play a factor in the price. I’m happy to take this to DMs to see if we could work something out, and if not, no harm no foul.

  • @Adie_Brown
    @Adie_Brown 3 роки тому +1

    Great video this. You’ve earned yourself a sub my friend.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @Adie_Brown
      @Adie_Brown 3 роки тому +1

      @@BucketheadStudios Have you fitted a sound board or blade after this build at all?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  3 роки тому

      No I haven't, due to the construction with the threaded rod I don't think it's possible. Just sits on the shelf 🙂

  • @biancaphoenix1755
    @biancaphoenix1755 4 роки тому +2

    This should've been the lightsaber luke would've kept if he kept his lightsaber
    Like how he did with Bens lightsaber, but he would've used Anakin/Darth vader's lightsaber with his green one

  • @joshmesina980
    @joshmesina980 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing work! Insta-subbed 👍

  • @magemastermlg6210
    @magemastermlg6210 4 роки тому +1

    Any chance you know where some more of those brass pieces are? Thinking of making one myself

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Mine were picked up locally. You can see in the pic, they were just bits and pieces going cheap. They're either plumbing or gas pieces

  • @SupBro-ww9go
    @SupBro-ww9go Рік тому

    Link to tube?

  • @sethgoyal5206
    @sethgoyal5206 4 роки тому +1

    What is that copper belt thingy and how do you clip it to a belt? Also where did you buy it?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Covertec clip for pagers. Don't know where I got that one, but places like the saber armory sell them, most lightsaber part sellers will have them

  • @eliocepe5270
    @eliocepe5270 4 роки тому +1

    15:40 he looks like a fake obi wan 😂

  • @gonkdroid7207
    @gonkdroid7207 4 роки тому

    It looks like a mix between lukes lightsaber (rotj) and Darth vaders

  • @dantegallardo1974
    @dantegallardo1974 4 роки тому +2

    Everyone's budget light sabers tend to look the same. Maybe star wars knew what they were doing with the designs

    • @Maldracai
      @Maldracai 4 роки тому +1

      I've noticed that also. Intentional or not, they all end up looking like one of the original trilogy sabers. This one is a little different in that it looks like Darth Vaders lightsaber had a lovechild with Lukes RotJ saber.

  • @invictusmulti-entertainmen8214
    @invictusmulti-entertainmen8214 4 роки тому

    That saber is very Vader meets Kenobi

  • @RfAlSiTpA
    @RfAlSiTpA 3 роки тому

    How much for all the tools?

  • @petro612
    @petro612 4 роки тому +1

    If anyone has links for where to buy these stuff online please I’ve been looking everywhere

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      The brass parts will be tricky, the pipe parts - just look for pipe connectors, big ones were 40mm, small 32mm, and end caps. Aluminium pipe I believe was 40mm, which is about 1 ½ inches I think. Unfortunately most of it was just looking round stores to see what they had on offer, and making it up as I go

  • @jackcappelli4118
    @jackcappelli4118 4 роки тому +1

    Who else immediately searched how much is 20 pounds in US dollars when he said it

  • @SupBro-ww9go
    @SupBro-ww9go 2 роки тому +1

    Ok that's showing off
    it's awesome (what colour would the blade be?)

  • @jchdaniels
    @jchdaniels 4 роки тому +1

    So, dumb question, but... Where can I get a grid like that for my workbench?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Just a cutting mat, mine is A2 size but you can get different sizes, easy to get too just on Amazon etc. I now have a black one which I love

  • @j0h4n64
    @j0h4n64 3 роки тому +1

    Where did u get the prequel thing that was used to clip the saber to the belt on the lightsaber?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  3 роки тому +1

      Not sure where I got that one, but it's a covertec clip, you can get them from saber sites such as thesaberarmory.com/collections/belt-accessories

    • @j0h4n64
      @j0h4n64 3 роки тому

      @@BucketheadStudios thank you soo much.

  • @yahyafarag5598
    @yahyafarag5598 4 роки тому +1

    That a heavy lightsaber (joke for my american lads)

  • @nahte-7270
    @nahte-7270 3 роки тому

    Ik this was 10 monthe ago but spray it with clear coat so the paint doesnt wear off

  • @aadamkhalifa1525
    @aadamkhalifa1525 Рік тому

    Do you still have this? If you do could i buy it for around 30 pounds or something?

  • @louie2296
    @louie2296 4 роки тому +2

    Great saver! Me and my dad are planning to make this, but what are the measurements of the allumium (if that’s how you spell it 😬)

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      1 ½ inch diameter, and got about 30cms or 1 foot of it 🙂

    • @louie2296
      @louie2296 4 роки тому

      Buckethead Props thanks! 🙏

  • @Swanlord05
    @Swanlord05 2 роки тому

    Gotta add electricronics

  • @elliotjackson630
    @elliotjackson630 4 роки тому

    Maybe you should make a darth revan costume. Just a suggestion.

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Don't really know much about him, not come across him much 🤔

  • @captainnapalm8207
    @captainnapalm8207 4 роки тому +2

    Is it just on Instagram? I ask as I don't have any other social media outlets...

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +1

      Hi, yeah unfortunately entry is only on Instagram as the judges will be looking at the hashtag to see who has entered

    • @captainnapalm8207
      @captainnapalm8207 4 роки тому

      That's fine. Thanks. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @elliotjackson630
    @elliotjackson630 4 роки тому +1

    How much would twenty pounds be in the U.S?

  • @lukesbiblevideos
    @lukesbiblevideos 4 роки тому +1

    Im new to your channel. Have you done any battle ready, blade, and sound diy lightsabre builds?

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +1

      Not battle ready, but have installed a graflex with sound and crystal chamber, as well as building and finishing some canon sabers :)

    • @sethgoyal5206
      @sethgoyal5206 4 роки тому

      Buckethead Props can you please send a link to these videos? I would really like to watch them!

  • @chriseastty2874
    @chriseastty2874 4 роки тому +2

    Great build, could u link me to the eBay shop u got the alliminium tube from please

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      www.ebay.co.uk/usr/alum-droitwich the seller I used :)

  • @SupBro-ww9go
    @SupBro-ww9go 2 роки тому +1

    What consistency is the paint when applied

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  2 роки тому

      Just straight acrylic, maybe a bit of water to help it if it's a little thick

    • @SupBro-ww9go
      @SupBro-ww9go 2 роки тому

      @@BucketheadStudios link to some good varnish?

  • @harolld2487
    @harolld2487 4 роки тому +1

    What are the brass pieces called also what did you use for the end/ pommel

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry, no idea. If you check 1:18 you can see where I pulled them from. Just assorted plumbing pieces I believe

    • @harolld2487
      @harolld2487 4 роки тому

      Buckethead Props Ok thankyou

    • @harolld2487
      @harolld2487 4 роки тому

      Buckethead Props I need them so I can do the same kind of thing that you did but can't find anything like them

    • @alexhetherington8028
      @alexhetherington8028 3 роки тому

      @@harolld2487 make your own design dont copy.

    • @harolld2487
      @harolld2487 3 роки тому

      Alex Hetherington I didn’t I was just asking the guy what equipment he used so I knew what to look for mine looks completely different.

  • @lambsauce2107
    @lambsauce2107 4 роки тому +1

    What shop did you go to? Might be able to go there and get the same stuff

    • @BucketheadStudios
      @BucketheadStudios  4 роки тому

      Got my stuff from Wickes, Homebase, a local hardware centre and online

    • @lambsauce2107
      @lambsauce2107 4 роки тому

      @@BucketheadStudios ah k

  • @ZackMuffinMan
    @ZackMuffinMan 4 роки тому +1

    :D