How to Build a Lightsaber Handle

Lightsabers were created by George Lucas for his "Star Wars" films. The Jedi Knights carried lightsabers to use as weapons. A basic lightsaber handle needs grips, a button and a hook. Build a lightsaber handle from a wooden closet rod. You can add more decoration to your lightsaber, if desired. A wooden handle is lightweight but sturdy and will last several years if properly cared for.

Things You'll Need

• Wooden closet rod, cut to 10 to 12 inches
• Rectangular piece of wood, 1 inch wide by 2 inches long by half-inch thick
• Wood glue
• Silver metallic spray paint
• Paint mask
• 6 to 9 O rings, size should fit snugly around wooden rod
• D-ring
• Super glue

Instructions

1. Apply wood glue to one of the length sides of a rectangular piece of wood that measures 1 inch wide by 2 inches long by a half-inch thick. Press it onto the middle of the rod lengthwise. Fill any gaps between the rod and rectangular piece with wood glue. Let the glue dry completely.

2. Put on a paint mask. Spray paint the entire rod with silver metallic paint. Let the paint dry. Apply a second coat if needed. The paint should cover any visible glue.

3. Slide six to nine O rings around the bottom of the rod to make a grip. You can have the rings pressed close together or spaced out. Use more if necessary.

4. Apply superglue to a D-ring. Press it onto the bottom of the rod. Let the glue dry.

References

• Kin-Char Bamin, Jedi Knight