How To Make Authentic Lightsabers 128
IQpierce writes "My good friend Bradley W. Lewis has set up a site for his hobby: building replica lightsabers at home. These aren't your average cheap pieces of plastic, in fact they're more authentic than the Master Replica sabers: Brad tracks down the pieces of equipment actually used to build the original props — or, when they're unavailable, very close replicas, that he further customizes with a metal lathe in his garage — and puts them together with loving attention. My favorite part is the embellishments he does add, on the inside of the saber — his replica of Luke's saber from ANH can be opened to see authentic-looking internals such as a glowing crystal (as well as another surprise — an autograph from Luke himself, Mark Hamill). Each project is documented step-by-step with hundreds of photos — whether you're a hobbyist, or just a big Star Wars geek like me, you'll find it interesting."
Does it Amputate Jedi's (Score:2, Funny)
If this "light saber" is incapable of amputating Jedis or other humanoids then it is just an expensive toy.
Why is this on slashdot? /. is serious business.
Lightsabers? (Score:4, Funny)
They're not authentic until I can cut my neighbor's car in half with it.
A sonic screwdriver, on the other hand, is pretty easy to make if you have access to a ceramic resonator and a quantum power source.
And Lucas says... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Props? (Score:5, Funny)
Whaddya mean, "prop"? Whaddya mean, "movie"?
Holy midi-chlorians, are you claiming they're just FICTION?
Next thing you know someone's gonna insist that the moon landings were filmed on a soundstage.
I, for one, find your lack of faith disturbing.
Re:Does it Amputate Jedi's (Score:5, Funny)
How did you manage to fit so much stupid into such a short post?
Re:Safety first (Score:4, Funny)
It's just a flesh wound!
Re:Truly (Score:4, Funny)
What I want to know is whether Bradley W. Lewis will still consider IQpierce a good friend when he sees his download overconsumption charge.
Re:Authentic... (Score:5, Funny)
Authentic... I do not think it means what you think it means.
I am altering the meaning of the word. Pray I don't alter it again.
Re:Authentic... (Score:4, Funny)
Well played.
Re:Its now virtually impossible.... (Score:3, Funny)
So, you're one of those antique flash photography enthusiasts. You damn luddites are the ones that drive the prices up from what should be a standard low demand original styled lightsaber replica. Upgrade to a modern camera flash or go jump down the rescue shaft your self.
Re:Bah! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Please don't do this (Score:4, Funny)
You should totally sue George Lucas...
Re:Lightsabers? (Score:4, Funny)
They're not authentic until I can cut my neighbor's car in half with it.
A sonic screwdriver, on the other hand, is pretty easy to make if you have access to a ceramic resonator and a quantum power source.
I made a sonic screwdriver that can turn off TVs...
Of course, what that really means is that I took TV-B-Gone code that someone else wrote, and a sonic screwdriver toy that someone else made, and built the TV-B-Gone circuit inside the Sonic Screwdriver... Still, it was an interesting (and sometimes frustrating) challenge... The worst of it was when the circuit would fail after the toy had been reassembled and repainted.
Re:Big deal. It doesn't really work. (Score:4, Funny)
I love their ad slogan from the pages little flash intro: "Dramatic improvement of hole quality." Seems like my life long search up until I got married.
Re:But... (Score:3, Funny)
You've managed to Rule 34 a lightsaber
Nice work, bozo.
Re:Does it Amputate Jedi's (Score:4, Funny)
How did you manage to fit so much stupid into such a short post?
The farce is strong with this one
Re:Safety first (Score:3, Funny)
It's just a flesh wound!
Already cauterized.
Re:And Lucas says... (Score:4, Funny)
Less with lightsabers and more with many other Star Wars props. ...I have rebuilt the stormtrooper E-11 blaster...same thing for Boba Fetts blaster...
Very cool. After all, hokey religions and ancient weapons are no substitute for a good blaster at your side.