Clear Pvc Pipe Lightsaber

I cut the shroud and grip from the 1 1 4 pvc.

Clear pvc pipe lightsaber.

While i added vinyl tube to the blade to pr. Some builders use upvc instead of pvc. Cut coupling at a 30 angle with a miter saw or hacksaw putting the coupling on the end of the pipe will give you something to grip while cutting. Test fit to determine your preference.

1 and 1 1 4 pvc 1 male and female connector and black o rings. There are various options when assembling the parts. Build a star wars inspired lightsaber with a visit to the plumbing aisle of a home improvement or hardware store. Leave a comment telling us which one you liked the most.

If you cut with a power saw cut very slowly and be careful because the plastic has a tendency to break. Upvc is stronger and more durable than pvc. The interior surface of clear pvc pipe is smooth and permits maximum flow rates without the accumulation of sediment. I got the urge to build a lightsaber out of pvc and decided to throw a flashlight in it for fun.

Sch 40 80 clear pvc plastic pipe is the best way to ad completely transparent plastic piping to your system. I cut this stuff by hand. A pvc lightsaber is a style of lightsaber hilt constructed primarily from pvc pipe and pvc fittings found in a hardware store s plumbing section. Alsco has the largest selection of schedule 40 and schedule 80 harvel clear pvc pipe fittings available online.

Here s how i go about building a pvc lightsaber. Cut the piece of pvc pipe to 9 long with a chop saw or hacksaw. I get my pvc stock and parts. In this episode we have a challenge to see who can make the best lightsaber out of pvc only.

I don t have a miter saw. The low materials cost and ease of access to a variety of pvc pipe and pvc fittings make constructing a pvc lightsaber an attractive and inexpensive diy project for. I cut the main body of the hilt from 1 pvc.