Adam Savage Builds His Own Lightsaber!

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2022
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    Adam makes a lightsaber of his own design, machining a beautiful hilt of aluminum to encase around a neopixel-based Pixel Core electronics kit. From the ornate emitter shroud to the painstakingly knurled hand grip, this project is both a labor of love for Star Wars and also a milestone in Adam's machining journey. The finished hilt is magnificent!
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    Correction: When Adam mentions the manufacturer of the hilt at the beginning of the video, he means to say Saberbay. You can check out their line of hilts and saber components at www.saberbay.com
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  • @tested
    @tested  Рік тому +552

    Thanks to Saberbay for providing the Pixel Core for this build! Find out more at www.saberbay.com/products/saberbay-pixelcore (sign up for their mailing list to be notified when these become available)
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    • @nathandieck6962
      @nathandieck6962 Рік тому +21

      Mr. Savage I just want to thank you for being an amazing mentor, a friend, an inspiration, and a muse for me and my family over the years. From the first episodes of Mythbusters to your appearances at different cons, it's always evident that there's heart and passion in everything no matter what it is you're doing. Thank you for all of the amazing lessons, memories, and laughter over the years. Live long and prosper sir! From me and my household... we love you.

    • @yudimerber
      @yudimerber Рік тому +5

      Hi Adam can you please tell me what the name of the music was track you used at the end

    • @TECsta76
      @TECsta76 Рік тому +3

      I say get with the bling and order yourself a genuine Crystal (precious stone) for that butt.
      Cool stuff

    • @thorodinson5235
      @thorodinson5235 Рік тому +9

      I know Adam doesn’t read these, but please tell him how awesome we believe him to be.

    • @stevenb7319
      @stevenb7319 Рік тому +2

      Happy birthday Adam! Do you still have the light saber that Thing 1 and Thing 2 broke your new TV with years ago? The story you told about that still sticks in my head. “What happened?” “Something colorful.” 😆

  • @sincladp
    @sincladp Рік тому +3959

    Green and blue both look cool, but we all know Adam’s saber color would be “safety orange.”

    • @jonathanwilson4791
      @jonathanwilson4791 Рік тому +433

      When it is turned on. It makes the sound of duct tape being pulled.

    • @griffinoconnor1523
      @griffinoconnor1523 Рік тому +134

      He would dual wield them and use them to help back space trucks into the landing bay

    • @JonathanLewismusician
      @JonathanLewismusician Рік тому +61

      Can’t forget the felt lined box to store it in!

    • @sincladp
      @sincladp Рік тому +27

      @@JonathanLewismusician is love that, like the box that Ben Kenobi pulls the lightsaber out of in A New Hope. Adam has just the right amount of attention to detail to tell that story with a new object.

    • @liamnugent7325
      @liamnugent7325 Рік тому +33

      That’s great 😂 and if not safety orange, then definitely the “master green” he settled on bc we all know he is the Elder Nerd

  • @mistertwister2000
    @mistertwister2000 Рік тому +383

    I just love the way he handles failure:
    “I screwed up! I cut too thin . . . let’s see what we can salvage from all of this madness.” He just takes it in stride and pushes forward

    • @Numenorean921
      @Numenorean921 10 місяців тому +7

      because he already swore and threw shit across the workshop before he went on camera

    • @didikohen455
      @didikohen455 2 місяці тому

      Because he's Sa(l)vage!

  • @TheGrassNPC
    @TheGrassNPC 5 місяців тому +94

    From watching you on Myth Busters as a kid to now discovering your UA-cam channel as an adult i gotta say i will always love watching you just build things what a journey its been.

  • @eugenefullstack7613
    @eugenefullstack7613 28 днів тому +6

    I love how unfiltered Adam is on this channel, it's so nice to hear his thought process in real-time, especially the moments when he gets ever so slightly scattered. The way he navigates those moments is quite educational for me.

  • @RC3117
    @RC3117 Рік тому +1145

    I think its every Star Wars fan creator's dream to completely build out their own Lightsaber. Totally jealous of you Adam! Happy Birthday!

    • @ogelpeace4610
      @ogelpeace4610 Рік тому +5

      Ikr! I’d love to craft my own

    • @RC3117
      @RC3117 Рік тому +14

      @@ogelpeace4610 just need to convince my wife that an expensive lathe setup is the only way.

    • @ogelpeace4610
      @ogelpeace4610 Рік тому +9

      @@RC3117 hope that that works out for you 😂👍🏻

    • @petertrast
      @petertrast Рік тому +18

      Built mine back in 1995 completely from scrap metal, still sits in my collection today. Not as pretty as this one and no blade, but it has internal power and a mounted crystal inside :) Designed and built it by looking at the old Star Wars "Design" coffee table book on how stuff "works" :)

    • @ogelpeace4610
      @ogelpeace4610 Рік тому +5

      @@petertrast nice!

  • @diceman074
    @diceman074 Рік тому +822

    Love how Adam is just a normal funny guy you could just hang with. Too cool

    • @davidburroughs2244
      @davidburroughs2244 Рік тому +2

      I love what he is doing and love his focus and drive.
      Wish he would not cut so fast and let his material heat, swell and distort. Anti-seize on the stainless steel threads will allow easier assembly and disassembly. His drawings were cool concept drawings but hadn't reached the blueprint stage, making errors and misfits more possible.
      That being said, it is his project, etc., and I'm happy seeing him do as he wishes on his creative works.

    • @KenTheSteak
      @KenTheSteak Рік тому +4

      WRONG! Hes a overlord from the Lizard people! You been warned !

    • @halnineooo136
      @halnineooo136 Рік тому

      To me he looks and sounds like the Gary Oldman character in the Fifth Element movie by Luc Besson :)

    • @moredrugsmorehugs9961
      @moredrugsmorehugs9961 Рік тому

      So you think this is so real, huh? HAve you ever even seen star wars? you wouldnt know a real lightsaber if you saw one

    • @DarthTwilight
      @DarthTwilight Рік тому

      @KenTheSteak.....MoOoOm!!! There's a steak on UA-cam, and it's talking about lizard people!!!

  • @mattosso7676
    @mattosso7676 Рік тому +71

    Dude. I am SO envious of your ability and prowess to make whatever you can imagine. I wish I had your intellect and skills. Every build video I watch, every costume build I watch, I think "Damn I wish I could do that!" I'm bubbling over with envy and admiration. You're such an inspiration.

    • @dthorne4602
      @dthorne4602 7 місяців тому +16

      Start doing. This is the result of years of doing. Get started.

    • @ry7hym
      @ry7hym 3 місяці тому +2

      you can do that. you just need to do it. there's no such thing as "I can't do that" it's only a mental barrier that you make up yourself

    • @Briskeeeen
      @Briskeeeen 28 днів тому +3

      ​@@ry7hymwell I would like to, but I live in a place that:
      Has no spaces for makers
      Has no local makers to learn from (I could go self taught, but I don't want to use UA-cam to learn how to operate dangerous machinery. I want to learn from someone who knows what they're doing.
      Has no supplies for makers
      Now I know what you're gonna say "just do stuff at the place you live!", but that's also impossible because I live in a tiny studio apartment with my gf and my complex has extremely strict rules on noise. I couldn't possibly do the things I want to do in my current situation, beyond working with clay or paper maybe.

  • @SCP-4680
    @SCP-4680 Рік тому +13

    When he, Adam is gone. The maker community will break and feel a deep pain. One of the best to ever make. You've been part of my life for decades Adam. I appreciate ever moment watching you.

    • @Jonas-xl4wg
      @Jonas-xl4wg 3 дні тому +1

      he’s 56 bro, don’t think you gotta worry yet lol

  • @CrunchRosey
    @CrunchRosey Рік тому +422

    I didn't know why I liked videos like these until my friend (a couple years ago) put it very well. He said he "Likes listening to people who are passionate about something" which has really stuck with me. Adam can be out here doing the nerdiest thing while looking like the most badass person, and it's all thanks to him sincerely enjoying what he's doing. Never change Adam Savage.

    • @SpectralArchivist
      @SpectralArchivist Рік тому +7

      Right? You can just see how much fun he's genuinely having, and I love it.

    • @barahng
      @barahng 6 місяців тому +6

      Exactly. I'm not a huge Star Wars guy and I don't really care for build videos, but I just really enjoy Adam telling stories and anecdotes. Even just talking about going down to the metal shop, he's a great storyteller.

    • @CrunchRosey
      @CrunchRosey 6 місяців тому +4

      @@fudgeholeJenkins Probably not, but it is always nice to have somebody put it into words.

  • @bb_blocks_yt9910
    @bb_blocks_yt9910 Рік тому +387

    i grew up on myth busters and it makes me so happy to see you continue to make things and have fun here on youtube. never change and stay creative.

  • @Beuldogi
    @Beuldogi Рік тому +16

    I gotta say, I've been watching Adam since I was a kid on myth busters, but watching him build his own light saber? EPIC!

  • @DonCarlione973
    @DonCarlione973 11 днів тому +2

    I absolutely love Adam's shop!
    He doesn't do just one specific thing but an amalgamation of different trades of technical genius that requires precision throughout all phases of drafting/inventing/crafting/MacGyvering these things 🦾
    For me, it's kind of like being a kid in a candy store!! 🎉

  • @TheOMAha94
    @TheOMAha94 Рік тому +325

    Wow! The drill even made the chewbacka sound. That adds 15 % to the authenticity factor

  • @yvesisevil
    @yvesisevil Рік тому +180

    I just started the video. The thing I love the most about Adam is that, even years and years after doing this, he is still excited about doing stuff like this to the point of not being able to verbally describe it.

    • @Sajin688
      @Sajin688 Рік тому +5

      As well as knowing and accepting he's going to make mistakes and will have to adjust things as he goes along, the true definition of a Master Craftsman!

    • @isabellarobinson6082
      @isabellarobinson6082 11 місяців тому +1

      If your not crazy excited at the prospect of making your own Lightsaber, your missing out on the best things in life.

  • @valeriemaynez4889
    @valeriemaynez4889 8 місяців тому +10

    I appreciate Adam’s spirit. He is just like a kid (in the sense of his imagination and the things that give him simple joy) but so so so capable (and happy) with making those things a reality.

  • @jynp33
    @jynp33 9 місяців тому +6

    42:04 Adam's expressions combined with the background noises of the emitter falling to the ground is perfect comedy.

  • @polton00
    @polton00 Рік тому +184

    just love how real, down to earth, and unfiltered your build vids are. You dont cut messups or hide imperfections. You show the process of learning and it really helps, thank you

  • @jakemakes
    @jakemakes Рік тому +71

    Love that the "one day build" turned into multiple days... just couldn't stop making it that little bit better XD classic.

    • @Evan-Fisherton
      @Evan-Fisherton Рік тому +1

      Pretty standard for some of his bigger builds

    • @Funburned
      @Funburned Рік тому

      A Jedi's journey is never done.

  • @AceKaci
    @AceKaci 9 місяців тому +11

    As he ran off screen at the end, I just imagined Adam swinging his light saber around the whole workshop and knocking down all the things. Is it just me?
    Love seeing your enthusiasm, Adam!

    • @GSZ28
      @GSZ28 2 місяці тому +1

      not just you, me too! hahahahha

    • @c0pperb0ltwire4
      @c0pperb0ltwire4 20 днів тому +1

      Me too. Made me giggle like a kid.
      But i'm more of a blaster person then lightsabres.
      Swords and these things just don't appeal as much as a blaster.

  • @jamespfp
    @jamespfp Рік тому +2

    24:20 -- Not that I know anything about fabricobbling, but this is exactly why I prefer long-form video content with people who don't mind showing the warts, wrinkles, and foul-ups. Thumbs Up, Mr. Savage.

  • @vakama9053
    @vakama9053 Рік тому +194

    "I could not be more pleased."
    *Half an hour left in the video*
    Never stop improving!

    • @jukkakoljonen7223
      @jukkakoljonen7223 Рік тому

      Never ending project

    • @LukeSkydragon
      @LukeSkydragon Рік тому

      every artist/maker ever:

    • @Beardman74
      @Beardman74 Рік тому

      ahaha after he said that I checked the time left in the video and had the same exact thought xD

    • @Makujah_
      @Makujah_ Рік тому +2

      For my money, I'd say the crystal and the blue was an overkill, but I do like the bronze tubes!

  • @tylershubox5052
    @tylershubox5052 Рік тому +159

    With that soundboard that you’ve got in there, Adam. You’re able to actually run a small RGB led to the crystal. It can mimic the blade styles that you’ve got plugged in. There’s also countless font makers out there. Welcome to the fun and wonderful world of custom sabers!

    • @orangethesaberguy7638
      @orangethesaberguy7638 Рік тому +6

      Might be a bit difficult with the current LGT core he has in it. They're designed to be as space-efficient as possible which might make it hard to route wires.

    • @tylershubox5052
      @tylershubox5052 Рік тому

      @@orangethesaberguy7638 didn’t realize that it was an LGT core, that definitely may make things a little tricky

    • @orangethesaberguy7638
      @orangethesaberguy7638 Рік тому +8

      @@tylershubox5052 After a little research, I'm totally wrong lol. It looks like a custom 1" chassis with a proffieboard, so although routing a wire may be slightly difficult, and he may need to do some dremel work to get around the speaker, the proffieboard could be programmed to work with an accent LED, or maybe even a sub-blade so he could have it mimic the blade in the crystal.
      My bad lol

    • @littlekong7685
      @littlekong7685 Рік тому +15

      Honestly, if he could cut a channel along the length of the inside, he could nest a fibre optic cable (or 4) to the grip channels (maybe near the set screw points where they can get maximum light), down the inside of the handle, to come out and point at the crystal. It wouldn't be super bright, but it would be thin, relatively easy to do, and not require taking anything apart when he disassembles the parts as the fibre optic cable would be static. Plus he wouldn't have to fiddle with power or block his speaker with an assembly.

    • @orangethesaberguy7638
      @orangethesaberguy7638 Рік тому

      @@littlekong7685 Yeah the speaker is the main concern, he'd probably have to give up a little audio quality, which is already limited due to the smaller speakers used in 1" chassis) because in order to fit the wires past he'd either need smaller speaker (like a 20mm speaker) and a custom housing, or he'd need to somehow dremel a channel past the speaker to fit them. But if anyone's up to the task, it's Adam.

  • @KevinPlayingGames
    @KevinPlayingGames 9 місяців тому +16

    Truly a work of art. You make me wish I'd gone into this field back in high school/college. Being able to use these tools to create pieces like the ones I've seen in your videos (especially a Star Wars lightsaber?!?!?) really makes me contemplate the road not taken. Keep on keepin' on.

  • @theghost4282
    @theghost4282 Рік тому +2

    Turning nothing into something is art, and my god Mr. Savage do you embody that with extra layers of passion. Truly blessed that this is free on UA-cam.

  • @hazelbaumgartner9706
    @hazelbaumgartner9706 Рік тому +97

    I love the idea that in-universe each Jedi has to learn how to use a lathe to machine their own lightsaber to learn the virtue of patience and doing something right the first time. Even Adam learned that important lesson on this build.

    • @SupBro-ww9go
      @SupBro-ww9go Рік тому +1

      Maybe to machine the parts they use for hilts

    • @lazzie7495
      @lazzie7495 11 місяців тому +5

      I always figured that they were kinda cobbled together from pre existing parts and that were either machined or otherwise modified to becomes the Jedi's weapon.

    • @rustyshackle8000
      @rustyshackle8000 11 місяців тому +8

      I like the idea that each Jedi creates their lightsaber their own way, in a manner that emphasizes their personality and strength. A gearhead might create their saber using spare parts, while a more artistic one might hand machine each and every part and add details and embroidery. It matters not how it's made, only that it is done by hand

    • @darthbanekingsith
      @darthbanekingsith 11 місяців тому +5

      depending on source building a lightsaber takes a month. and they spend most that time in force meditation. using the force to shape the parts into what they want. they shape the metal and parts, the circurty all of it to exactly what they want. this also has the benefit of bonding/attuning the to the lightsaber. it's a jedi's staunchest ally.

    • @SupBro-ww9go
      @SupBro-ww9go 11 місяців тому

      @@darthbanekingsith it's be called though

  • @ABrokenSociety
    @ABrokenSociety Рік тому +157

    The thing I love about Adam is when he messes up or does something wrong in what he's trying to do, you see just how human he is. He has the same reactions I do when I mess up a cut or something during a woodworking project. It's actually a wonderful thing to see.

    • @Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern
      @Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern Рік тому +7

      i was highly entertained watching him cut those external threads. i made the exact same mistake that resulted in his rough surface finish back when i was first learning it in trade school, lol

    • @RCHACKER99
      @RCHACKER99 Рік тому +4

      Yeh, it was like a comedy. I laugh because I know exactly how that feels 😂 🤣

    • @brookewestonctc
      @brookewestonctc Рік тому +8

      Actually, I think he reacts way better than most people. He's frustrated, but is immediately looking for the positives and how to turn it into a success or a learning experince. I would be sulking and kicking over chairs.

    • @igrojikku2212
      @igrojikku2212 Рік тому +3

      He’s not afraid to show the “Trial and Error” stages

    • @DWhite-el4ih
      @DWhite-el4ih Рік тому +6

      It’s almost like he’s a person. Weird.

  • @hanenkamm1979
    @hanenkamm1979 2 місяці тому +1

    That OMEGA is the star of the show. Most beautiful, model ever!

  • @darthvaderginsburg4694
    @darthvaderginsburg4694 Рік тому +5

    I gotta say, the amount of passion in this video almost mad me tear up, man. I LOVE just listening to people with passion for their hobbies, favorite IP's, etc. This video is good for the soul.

  • @31kcroce40
    @31kcroce40 Рік тому +101

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Adam I’ve watched you as I’ve grown up and I’ve had no bigger inspiration for my life other than my family. I know you have thousands of fans but you inspired me to study engineering in highschool, I was dismayed by physics but the skills I’ve learned with machining and CNC and I know why you fell in love with lathe. Thank you for everything you do and I hope your birthday is as spectacular as you are.

  • @cory7260
    @cory7260 Рік тому +141

    ADAM you make a person KNOW they haven't done enough in their lives.

  • @AlmightyBigD001
    @AlmightyBigD001 Рік тому +2

    My God... if I had even a fraction of the creativity, skill, and genius of Adam Savage, I could do so much more with my life! So amazing.

  • @STSGuitar16
    @STSGuitar16 Рік тому +65

    I absolutely love these long-form, “run and gun” style production, in-depth videos of Adam just doing Adam. If there’s a good thing that came out of the pandemic, it’s that we get more of these “unedited” one day build videos filled with Adam just being himself and going through his process without worry of coming across as being “boring” or “not polished enough.” We just love watching Adam do his thing with as little a filter as possible!

    • @Ravenkiwi
      @Ravenkiwi Рік тому +3

      "...as little a filter as possible" is the key point, especial at 42mins in! Adam in his own space, jamming to the beat of his own rhythm is what I feel most of us are here for. :)

    • @combatkarl965
      @combatkarl965 Рік тому +5

      He's kind of the Bob Ross of his craft. No screw ups, just happy accidents.

  • @Sagara09
    @Sagara09 Рік тому +45

    There is nothing more enjoyable than watch a person genuinely love their hobby/craft and share with the world.

  • @kaslife001
    @kaslife001 Рік тому +2

    I'm a longtime viewer of your projects. I appreciate your ingenuity and imagination and determinism in creating all your projects. But this one brought out the kid in me as well. So thank you for all you do.

  • @srcarranza
    @srcarranza 12 годин тому

    Dear Adam, You’re a very smart and happy child. I’m sure you’ll do great things when you grow up. In the mean time, thank you for sharing your joyfulness with me.

  • @MarcoEmeryLinden
    @MarcoEmeryLinden Рік тому +186

    Thank you for also showing your mistakes. Other makers might have edited out their mistakes. I appreciate you leaving those in. Mistakes are the best teachers. :)

    • @lordadrianrichter3409
      @lordadrianrichter3409 Рік тому +3

      One of the best lines in Star Wars
      Pass on what you have learned. Strength, mastery, hmm… but weakness, folly, failure also. Yes: failure, most of all. The greatest teacher, failure is. Luke, we are what they grow beyond. That is the true burden of all masters.

  • @tested
    @tested  Рік тому +457

    Correction: When Adam mentions the manufacturer of the hilt at the beginning of the video, he means to say Saberbay. You can check out their line of hilts and saber components at www.saberbay.com

  • @jamesbarker1994
    @jamesbarker1994 Рік тому +1

    This is truly interesting to watch, Adams having a lot of fun and he's an expert that can still mess up and yet see the fun side of it. Good work

  • @SMacca3103
    @SMacca3103 3 дні тому

    I absolutely lost my shit at Adams face when he threw the collett 😂😂 we have seen that 😳 look many a time in ol Mythbusters! Instantly knew it was an accident! Love you Mr Savage! Never change! ❤

  • @Antonylucero
    @Antonylucero Рік тому +71

    The editing on this video is so well done!
    I especially love the smaller camera box of Adam talking while the main focus is still on the machinery.
    Great job editor!!

    • @tested
      @tested  Рік тому +34

      That’s our wonderful editor Josh Self!

    • @FluffyBlueCow
      @FluffyBlueCow Рік тому +11

      "He could be more pleased" the dude did an amazing job

    • @notfeedynotlazy
      @notfeedynotlazy Рік тому +2

      @@FluffyBlueCow this

    • @logix8969
      @logix8969 Рік тому +2

      Agreed, the transition after that shot was also surprisingly satisfying. I also appreciated the camera shot where Adam had it mounted on the mill (31:36), because it lets you see how the part changes with the machining whilst keeping it still within the frame

    • @joshbymyself
      @joshbymyself Рік тому +4

      😁

  • @Animal_House_Prints
    @Animal_House_Prints Рік тому +217

    I’m 100% jealous of the skills, dedication, creativity and most importantly the saber. Great job.

    • @mgblasph3my628
      @mgblasph3my628 Рік тому +7

      Don't be jealous. Adam has somewhere around 40 years experience. You want those skills go get them.

    • @gamedirection6826
      @gamedirection6826 Рік тому +6

      @@mgblasph3my628 unfortunately, PUBG seems to be KillerWindstorms current passions right now. Best of luck

    • @kazlore7793
      @kazlore7793 Рік тому +3

      @@gamedirection6826 Lol

    • @jbmi5342
      @jbmi5342 Рік тому +2

      @@AAWOLFE-zc6ly I think in the defence of most of the population..... people make differently. I'm jealous of Adam's skills, and his mindset, but have spent my life honing my own that he maybe doesn't or couldn't have. Bowing down to the qualities of others, and accepting we won't have them shouldn't detract from our own qualities!

    • @thebeanymac
      @thebeanymac Рік тому +2

      *envious
      envy and jealousy are different concerns; the first being concerned with wanting what is someone else's, and the second being concerned with losing what is one's own. You envy me for my cat - I have an eye on you because I'm jealous when you touch my [EDIT: cat] too much, geddit?

  • @maxcaysey2844
    @maxcaysey2844 Рік тому

    I love Adam Savage! He's just so skilled, fun, friendly and cool! I wish him all the best!

  • @EvM411
    @EvM411 9 місяців тому

    A blessed day when a master engineer can be calm and public friendly without time restraints. Good stuff

  • @AbjectPermanence
    @AbjectPermanence Рік тому +167

    This design philosophy toward making a lightsaber is interesting to see in action, but I'd also be interested in seeing Adam make another one with a kit-bash/found-obect style. None of the original lightsabers were machined on a lathe like this, they were modified parts cobbled together into something new.

    • @SilenMonser
      @SilenMonser Рік тому +6

      Depends on what you mean by original. In real life where the props team cobbled parts together? Or per Star Wars lore? And if Star Wars lore, after the events of episode 3? Or during the Old Republic timeline?
      I imagine in Star Wars lore at some point, there were smiths who created parts specifically to build lightsabers. After Episode 3, no one was really around to smith those parts so anyone that wanted to create a lightsaber like Luke had to make do with existing parts available.
      So you could say that this was one of the original ways of making a lightsaber... from a certain point of view.

    • @ElvisMcVegas
      @ElvisMcVegas Рік тому +7

      @@SilenMonser I'm pretty sure building your own lightsaber is part of becoming a Jedi, like finding your own crystal for your lightsaber as well.

    • @ViciousTuna2012
      @ViciousTuna2012 Рік тому +8

      @@SilenMonser They mean the props for the original movie were cobbled together. The original lightsaber in the first star wars was made from a piece of camera gear. The grip for an external camera flash, if I recall correctly.

    • @SilenMonser
      @SilenMonser Рік тому +1

      @@ViciousTuna2012 well yes, that’s why I mentioned the second sentence as a lead in to the other point of view. Technically, they were also cobbled parts in-lore as well after episode 3 so there’s a duality when OP only mentioned original without clearer context.

    • @burtpanzer
      @burtpanzer Рік тому +1

      @@SilenMonser He's obviously referring to the props they assembled for the movie which have nothing whatsoever to do with fantasy or fictional lore. The "original sabers" is not a term found anywhere in the Star Wars Universe.

  • @KevinKoperski
    @KevinKoperski Рік тому +36

    OMG. "Never look down your own lightsaber at home" just made me laugh out loud for several minutes. Well done to the person who added that.

  • @eric.batdorff
    @eric.batdorff Рік тому +3

    I really love how you teach what you're doing as you build it. Great video, thanks!

  • @Bman6296
    @Bman6296 3 місяці тому +1

    adam like my self u are a stoic always finding things to improve that is what makes u so good at your job

  • @jackbahr
    @jackbahr Рік тому +129

    Seeing Adam use his forearm ruler at 2:03 really reinforced the idea of it to me

    • @DZ-vg3ds
      @DZ-vg3ds Рік тому +2

      must not be very precise,.
      Take rubber bands and a ruler.

    • @LunchboxNinja
      @LunchboxNinja Рік тому +1

      I swear that made me so mad that I have two full sleeve tattoos already!

    • @marzta2966
      @marzta2966 Рік тому +4

      @@DZ-vg3ds its not 100% accurate but its accurate enough to make rough estimates. he said something about the accuracy of his tattoo in a Q&A once.

    • @datgio4951
      @datgio4951 Рік тому +1

      @@DZ-vg3ds he obviously knows that, it simply helps to find the size to anything that is commercial or estimates like the other comment said

    • @DZ-vg3ds
      @DZ-vg3ds Рік тому

      @@datgio4951 okey, funny 💫

  • @greenboots5823
    @greenboots5823 Рік тому +129

    I love these types of videos. Seeing Adam in his element is just a joy.

    • @RandomStuffGarage619
      @RandomStuffGarage619 Рік тому +2

      Seriously. I could watch all day, it's like Bob Ross x1,000,000.

  • @GenuineHeather
    @GenuineHeather Місяць тому

    Wow. I never thought I'd sit and watch someone build a lightsaber for an hour and a half, yet I was completely captivated. It was fascinating and entertaining to the end, and the end result looks incredible. I can only imagine how satisfying that must be. Kudos and thanks for a great video.

  • @wesleyvanos
    @wesleyvanos 5 місяців тому

    I like how Adam is like a dad. The way he adjusts the camera like “come a little closer son, so you can see what I’m doing.”

  • @grantandrews4826
    @grantandrews4826 Рік тому +294

    21 minutes in and I just wanna give a round of applause to whoever edited this. Great work. ❤

  • @travisconnally206
    @travisconnally206 Рік тому +74

    That knurled pattern… that is the most perfect looking knurl. Love this!

  • @joannaknowles8789
    @joannaknowles8789 Рік тому +2

    To iluminate the blue crystal in the base of the lightsaber, use a length of fibe optic. it shoud take its light from the source at the top down the fiber inside the handle, then to the crystal on the bottom. It may even be an idea to make another crystal but this time colourless, so whatever colour the blade is, the crystal will be too. So if you havent done it already, i thought of this idea to help you. May the force be with you Adam.

  • @ernestrost4069
    @ernestrost4069 7 місяців тому

    That was just pure awesomeness! thanks for sharing the building process. Your excitement made the vid even better.

  • @Chris-vf8fe
    @Chris-vf8fe Рік тому +90

    Theres not alot of people on earth who love what they do as much as adam, and its honestly infectious. Love to see the man enjoying himself!

  • @jackrogersjr.4014
    @jackrogersjr.4014 8 місяців тому

    I absolutely loved Adam savage in mythbusters and love his videos now and I still can’t believe that we have the same birthday!!!!! I remember watching mythbusters as a kid and I was absolutely committed to it.

  • @StrewthStoatPirate
    @StrewthStoatPirate Рік тому +58

    As much as the measuring tattoo is a great maker augment, I'm thinking that Adam having IR vision to see things overheating would also help him a lot.

    • @jonored
      @jonored Рік тому +3

      This is why I love my cat S62, with the thermal camera: not quite as good as IR vision, but it's to hand enough that it almost counts.

    • @wolfinpdx
      @wolfinpdx Рік тому

      Goggles of some kind?

    • @jonored
      @jonored Рік тому

      @@wolfinpdx What I've got is just a fancy cellphone. Hard to justify something that'd get in the way of full resolution eyeball when machining just to get heat.
      Actually... a nice little thermal camera on a monitor visible out of the corner of your eye at the mill might just get you there - maybe near the DRO...

    • @tomhorsley6566
      @tomhorsley6566 Рік тому +1

      Or maybe just remember that things get hot when cutting lots of metal off them :-).

  • @aniquinstark4347
    @aniquinstark4347 Рік тому +19

    This is honestly one of the most practical lightsabers I've ever seen. It's actually comfortable looking to hold and has grip so you don't drop it.

  • @rnd135173
    @rnd135173 2 місяці тому +1

    Hats off to my childhood hero, who strangely enough becomes even more heroic with age!

  • @samoln1656
    @samoln1656 Рік тому

    I love how chill he is about almost slicing his thumb off

  • @whosyaghaddy5382
    @whosyaghaddy5382 6 місяців тому

    I am so glad I found his UA-cam channel this is just gold. Him and his personality on full display with his own shop and projects and his passions is just contagious aswell as his ability to explain everything whether your dumb or smart you can grasp what he’s putting down.

  • @TechnoGhosty
    @TechnoGhosty Рік тому +200

    i really love the little jedi rune adam added, its the smallest details that typically go unnoticed that make this such a intricate and beautiful design; that has the most passion and care put in! great work as always adam! if you and neopixel did a collab lightsaber design that would be sold i would 100% pick one up!

    • @KadenFinity
      @KadenFinity Рік тому

      Fr

    • @Sneakyeggs
      @Sneakyeggs 9 місяців тому

      Thats the one thing I didn't like. Now if he would made that the cybor crystal it the hilt and made it glow with parts of the hilt see through. That would been dope af.

  • @Ruben-GG
    @Ruben-GG Рік тому +134

    This was just a sheer joy to watch.
    Seeing Adam's enthusiasm is contagious and makes me want to build a lightsaber.
    Would love to see you make further improvements in the future!

  • @AbeWaltChan
    @AbeWaltChan Рік тому

    I have never been more relaxed, and excited to tinker at the same time. Which is why we love you. You bring that out in us.

  • @youactinsuss574
    @youactinsuss574 Рік тому

    As a 24 year old this brings me joy, as I remeber recording the mythbusters episods on the dish when I was 10, man do I miss those days.

  • @jahwillprovide8791
    @jahwillprovide8791 Рік тому +38

    "And I told that whole story just so I could share that."
    This is why everyone loves to learn from you Adam, it's an aspect of your charm. :)

  • @cimbus
    @cimbus Рік тому +86

    My first time watching Adam Savage on UA-cam and I must say that watching this video from start to finish was both entertaining and relaxing!

    • @tested
      @tested  Рік тому +29

      Oh! Welcome to the channel!

    • @damoin77
      @damoin77 Рік тому +2

      @@tested The smoke effekt is pretty cool, why not build in a tiny smoker e-cigarette or small smoke maschiene . medizin vaporizer, any kind of

    • @damoin77
      @damoin77 Рік тому +1

      @Saint Paul Its not the Toy, its all about the Toys he uses to make his Own. U just jealous (like me ) that the can afford the time and the stoff to do what he likes most. And if u don´t like anykind of Toys , thats not my Problem.

    • @damoin77
      @damoin77 Рік тому +1

      @Saint Paul Thats the wrong Channel and all trys to make a real just got extreme dangerous expensive useless peaces . No i´m not mad and u cant tell me that ure not jealous at him , don´t know any who isen´t. Make all dos Film and Cool stuff . Means not anyone wants to hurt him .

    • @damoin77
      @damoin77 Рік тому

      @Saint Paul Yeah thanks, this is just not my Motherlanguage. Maybe i do some faults but that was not the point.

  • @nickzornart
    @nickzornart 9 місяців тому

    My dad was a doctor when I was a little kid in the 80s - I used to steal the battery/handle piece from his otoscope and tape a long dowel to it. That was my first lightsaber. Now I'm older, with my own woodshop - I think it might be time to make a new one.

  • @HunterDurge
    @HunterDurge Рік тому

    I like that mill. As someone stuck using (very) poorly maintained bridgeports that are probably half a century older than I am, I can appreciate a good mill. I said as much when I first saw it in use this video and then when Adam said it was only about 2 years old I could only think, "Well go figure it's nice." haha. Great video, was a fun watch.

  • @fealubryne
    @fealubryne Рік тому +44

    Watching this whole process was a delight, and the kid inside me who survived middle and high school bullying through an obsession with Star Wars was absolutely losing it the whole time. You could tell this really meant a lot, and so seeing all the parts come together with every little adjustment made the ending seem all that more special. I'd love to do this myself some day!

    • @MrHandsomeferny
      @MrHandsomeferny Рік тому

      Be man, move on!

    • @mickylawless1941
      @mickylawless1941 Рік тому +5

      @@MrHandsomeferny I don't see the point of your comment. It feels rather unkind. You can do better.

    • @daniboy2619
      @daniboy2619 Рік тому

      @@mickylawless1941 No he's right. Be man and move on!

    • @andrewstrathdee6154
      @andrewstrathdee6154 Рік тому +2

      That comment had heart bro 🤘

  • @willlakatos1116
    @willlakatos1116 Рік тому +40

    The joy I experienced when I heard Adam exclaim "That's a crunchy ass thread!" hilarious. I would probably have said the same thing if I were in his shoes.

  • @deplorable9022
    @deplorable9022 Рік тому

    I'm feeling envious about all the tools and workshop space that you have. You've earned it, and it inspires me to earn it too.

  • @Novalove2820
    @Novalove2820 Рік тому +37

    To be honest, the Star Wars episodes of Myth Busters were always my favorite, and still are, and seeing Adam finally making a quality lightsaber brings me pure joy!

  • @landothegreatest666
    @landothegreatest666 Рік тому +67

    I think the overall aesthetic is beautiful, it definitely looks like a saber royalty would carry, but a much older time line

  • @chrismccall2122
    @chrismccall2122 9 місяців тому

    Your exposition story about the mill table was one of those things that make you and your videos so great! ❤

  • @traced_soul6636
    @traced_soul6636 8 місяців тому

    Watching you work metal so much is really satisfying. After some years in uni I like to visualize that metal is just a really hard playdough. Especially when I look back at my childhood and remember playing with it. Depending on the alloy it has different properties of course, but still, that analogy is appealing to me.

  • @the.Original.G.Ninja.88
    @the.Original.G.Ninja.88 2 місяці тому

    You've always been my idol, I've always loved watching you and Jamie buy you just have the personality I've appreciated in folks. The excitement/ nervousness you show at the task ahead(pointedly, the lightsaber) is what I'm talking about. I'm fairly certain that when you wake up in the morning you can choose to do literally whatever you want at this point in your life. You my friend, you choose the force. I approve this message! 😊 keep being you Adam!

  • @michiganmandos
    @michiganmandos Рік тому +37

    So exciting to see you joining the lightsaber community, you could not have met better people than Justin and Shane from Saberbay, so rad!!

  • @Grimslife89
    @Grimslife89 Рік тому +136

    I’m excited for you. Love the long slow “one day builds”. You inspired me with the R2D2 head. I just got my dome done. Working on all the panels for it now. Keep it up love the channel.

  • @JimDaneker
    @JimDaneker Рік тому

    Ha - as a career synth nerd, I jumped out of my seat when Adam threw out the Yamaha DX7 reference. We really are all just Star Wars kids when you get down to it. 😂

  • @noahgiamei
    @noahgiamei 9 місяців тому

    10:27 "Deuuuuteronomy!" is my new favorite exclamation. 😆

  • @SkonkBot
    @SkonkBot Рік тому +36

    I love these long-format build videos; perfect to have running while doing some tedious chore to take my mind of it.

    • @Krushernl
      @Krushernl Рік тому +3

      Same for me, I don't like these short tiktok crap. And Adam has always something to say to let me think OH YES! THAT WAY 😂

    • @EvanCops
      @EvanCops Рік тому +1

      Same!

  • @scottcummins1922
    @scottcummins1922 Рік тому +13

    Adam, thank you so much for including all of the mistakes and your honest reactions to them in your videos. I've screwed up important pieces countless times, and it's a relief to see that I'm not alone in my mistakes or my frustrations. Thanks for all you do!

  • @Keys-zq1gw
    @Keys-zq1gw Рік тому

    I absolutely love his enthusiasm and excitement! Man, I wish I knew how to make a lightsaber

  • @Honduhdad
    @Honduhdad 2 місяці тому

    this made me smile and I could not be any happier watching something be made. Simply amazing

  • @TheJacyn313
    @TheJacyn313 Рік тому +40

    Watching Adam create things is so interesting that I didn't even notice this was an hour+.
    The mind of an engineer is incredible. Adam & Mark Rober are two of my favorite UA-cam creators.

    • @Allisonmarie567
      @Allisonmarie567 Рік тому +1

      Agreed!. Also love Mark😃

    • @BusinessWolf1
      @BusinessWolf1 Рік тому

      what?? It's an hour plus? lol

    • @TheJacyn313
      @TheJacyn313 Рік тому +1

      @@BusinessWolf1 barely 20 minutes man, barely 20 minutes

  • @banjobill8420
    @banjobill8420 Рік тому +22

    Love how tangible(?) this saber feels, in a way? It feels more like a uh "real" saber than many others I've seen. It's like the Black Pearl in Dead Man's chest. You see the texture of the grip (or hull) that just, to your eyes, tell you that it's a very real object that has seen use. Happy Birthday Adam, your work never ceases to inspire me.

  • @joshuarugg8499
    @joshuarugg8499 8 місяців тому

    I love how no matter what he does, he still gets excited like a kid. Love you Adam, your the shit

  • @MikmawWarriorBrave
    @MikmawWarriorBrave 3 місяці тому +1

    This is one of the most satisfying videos I've ever watched.
    Makes me wish I had a machine shop...
    The Lightsaber turned out better than I expected...which I'm not really surprised seeing as how much passion you have and your attention for detail...
    You just got a new subscriber!

  • @StereoscopeComics
    @StereoscopeComics Рік тому +12

    Watching Adam run off with the saber at the end is most Adam moment ever! Love this channel!

  • @joeymiller3907
    @joeymiller3907 Рік тому +35

    I love the fact that Adam keeps the mistakes in the video. You get immersed into the whole process.

  • @LostButMakingGoodTime
    @LostButMakingGoodTime 8 місяців тому +2

    Well, it’s not the most phallic handle I’ve ever seen, but… no..wait, yes it is.😂

  • @Daemius777
    @Daemius777 4 місяці тому

    Awesome! Golden hands!
    I especially like the way Adam feels lucky as a child when something goes exactly the way he wants.

  • @MarkPhillipsRoShin
    @MarkPhillipsRoShin Рік тому +18

    One of the things I so appreciate about pretty much all your build videos Adam, is the way you convey your thoughts as well as the process that derives from them. Thank you again for sharing some more of your time with us all. I always feel like I have just ben sitting in your shop chatting and watching you make by the end of them. It is a real skill and kudos to the editing for getting so much in from what is obviously a mountain of raw material.

  • @paulfeist
    @paulfeist Рік тому +40

    As a former gunsmith and home shop lathe jockey, I'd like to suggest a couple things for lathe threading that would improve that crunchy surface finish... First, Don't feed with your cross slide, feed with your compound slide set at 29.5 degrees. Then your cut is only on one side of the thread (yet, producing your 60 degree thread form). Second - use a proper aluminum cutting fluid, not that sulpherized oil I could smell through the screen I've used so much of it. Third - For every cut "x" depth, come back to that same depth, and make at least one "spring" pass once you get close to your final dimension. On your last pass, run 3 spring passes at the same dimension. You'll be surprised how much comes off, and how clean your thread will look!
    By the way, that's a LOVELY knurl! Threading I can do... Knurling I suck at.

    • @martyshrekster
      @martyshrekster Рік тому +3

      Another thing I noticed was that seemed to be a 55 degree DNMG insert, not a threading insert. Corner radius on that thing looked way too big to be threading with.

    • @paulfeist
      @paulfeist Рік тому +2

      @@martyshrekster I was wondering about that, too... but, getting it feeding at the right angle to minimize the cutting force was top of my mind.

  • @thereelrantreviewer
    @thereelrantreviewer Рік тому

    I am more impressed that he built this Lightsaber in only 1hr and 25 minutes now that's the force!

  • @td4190
    @td4190 8 місяців тому

    It's amazing to me that you spent days and days. Upgrading the handle to what is pretty much still the same glowing stick they've had for 25 years.

  • @rafaelvalenzuela199
    @rafaelvalenzuela199 Рік тому +152

    This guy has a truly amazing soul and I really enjoyed watching him make this!