Build a Kylo Ren hilt with parts from Home Depot

[@kornholiokid867]

Bro your enjoyable to listen to. Kind, curtious and very informative. I'm catching this video 5yrs after it's posted but it's awesome. If your still dropping videos I hope your style hasn't changed.

[@KellenBluestein]

I thought the thumbnail was clickbait, but it turns out that this is just an amazing prop tutorial! I'm subscribing, and I may make one of these myself!

[@LoneWolfe775]

I know this is not screen accurate, but I'm not complaining. This is the nicest PVC/Hardware Store Lightsaber I have ever seen! I will definitely be following your tutorial to make my own, thanks HappyTrooper!

[@LeechUFC]

Zedrick were u successful in making it¿

[@nicksoccer0727]

I mean it’s pretty screen accurate compared to buying A $300 ultra saber that don’t make them exactly like the ones in the movie. And the Disney ones are cool but they are not bright or loud. So this is perfect imo especially for making a film which is what I will be doing

[@RaikenXion]

It honestly doesnt matter if it is not, i mean its close enough and well its really the effort of making it yourself that counts the most.

[@micahcantu5905]

He always makes quality props

[@magicpants0304]

when this build was finished i smiled thankyou happytrooper for putting a smile on my face

[@TheMorfeus2]

i friggin love the price to quality ratio here, it looks ready for close-up shots! 11/10, amazing work

[@ryanray4399]

Is anyone else one of those people that watch hours of diy videos never having any intent on doing any of them

[@comradeopthomasthehedgehog]

At first, I didn't have that intent, but I thought I would would try to do one.

[@mrmuffin225]

I just watch them to get ideas for when I eventually do my own with my own design

[@kl-nc2rz]

Wtf no entiendo ni mier..

[@ReaIiPlayBedwars]

I’m doing this to research making hits

[@SP-nt4sr]

This is the worst video I have ever seen.

[@katiehoehl2743]

The trick with the graphite is intriguing, I've always thought that you couldn't get a pvc hilt to look like metal no matter what you try--thanks for proving me wrong.

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello Katie, thank you for watching and leaving a comment. I'm now a believer in this method. I saw someone make a very convincing plastic old west rifle on therpf.com (prop forum) using graphite powder. I gave it a try and I really like: 1) how easy it is to do and 2) how convincing it looks. As you probably know, its tough to get a realistic metallic finish with spray cans. Airbrush is a different story. For ease of use, and for looks, graphite powder is great for props!

[@SaltyBob355]

Perfect static prop. Like to see a electronics and blade friendly dueling version.

[@l-a-c8128]

happy trooper can you make an Obi-Wan style light Saber with parts from a home improvement store

[@nathanteasley8170]

YES!!!! That would be legit!!!

[@normietwiceremoved]

I lvoe that these tutorials show your step by step process. Too many prop tutorials on youtube edit too much to stay condensed but in turn lose its information. 10/10 will make.

[@martinsan89]

Hey man. I appreciate you doing these videos. I also appreciate your step by step instructions. These make a perfect gift for my little brother. He's an up and coming Star Wars fan boy like myself

[@reubensprouse]

Great project to do with your little kids that like to cosplay and go out on Halloween and trick or treat ad Kylo Ren. Although it isn't exactly like the movie version it is close and your little kid will love it especially if you both make it together. Nice job.

[@occamsrayzor]

That looks excellent! No sloppy short cuts, just some really good work.

[@indymogul]

We featured this video in our Star Wars episode of 'DIY Top 5', check it out!

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Thanks for promoting my video, much appreciated! Sub'd!

[@Slashmore]

This really reminds me of a webpage called "Lightsabers from the Big Yellow Box". That webpage is now 20 years old (Tripod Domain!) and reminds me when I was a Kid trying to build my own Lightsaber. Great Channel!

[@JACKTHEBBTFAN]

You should do this for all the main character lightsabers

[@kell_checks_in]

Dammit, now I want to see Adam Driver marching into Home Depot.

[@vintagedoctorgonzo]

This is the channel I'm looking for.

[@illusionoptics]

Just used this tutorial to make my own lightsaber hilt! Honestly the patterns and this whole tutorial were so helpful. I had to make a few adjustments just because of the availability of parts at my local stores, but it worked so well! I'm adding actual blades onto my saber as well to add to the awesomeness. But anyway, amazing tutorial! Thanks for posting it!

[@Dustywitch]

When you got started and I saw PVC I was thinking "oh god, not another cheap model" turns out looking really good. With enough inspiration any light saber can be built with this technique and look fairly good.

[@JCVOX]

Your ingenuity is astounding! Bravo, my good trooper!

[@fortsawdust8323]

Thank you for such an easy to follow video for a beginner maker like myself! I'm going to make this Kylo Ren prop hilt for my nephew for Christmas, now I just need to find an easy to follow idea for my niece's gift, lol! Instant like, follow and now subscriber! 🖖🤓👌🗂🗓📐✂️🧰🧬🧫🧴☢💯

[@DIYGene]

Very cool. Well done, I really like your step by step process.

[@MadMansCosplay]

This is the best Kylo Ren lightsaber hilt tutorial there is!

[@brendanhanna1432]

Hey @Happytrooper I wanted to say thank you. I used this video to make a Kylo’s lightsaber for my friend. It turned out really good!

[@cannagrowva9373]

This is an amazing video. Started to get parts and build. Going to insert blade/ LED from another video and hopefully sound if I can afford it. Thanks.. great ideas!! Good job sir!!

[@TylerEBradley]

Drone Zoom hey, was it able to fit a blade for combat? Would love to make it

[@soumyajitdey5495]

Hey can you pls say how can I fit a saber in this?

[@dudester873]

Wow! You sir, are a master of your craft. This is an excellent step-by-step tutorial video on building an outstanding looking hilt piece; you seem to have thought of every aspect of the build and included it in your guide. Here is a Jabba-sized thumbs up and may the Force be with you .............. always. :-D

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Thank you for the very kind words Dude Ster! I appreciate it, thank you for watching. MTFBWY as well my friend!

[@DMAbCD]

Once again your video is super awesome and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing how you build this and other props. This turned out really awesome. Look forward to more video's in the future.

[@joeldelavega768]

Amazing presentation. Clear instructions and the end product looks killer!

[@AllanBeam]

Great instruction! I made a single blade variant for my TLJ opening costume. Turned out great. Thanks for making these. Keep up the good work!

[@archerdavidson6439]

This video is so cool I love all the VFX shots even though there simple

[@jmanfredi1967]

Great job. Great videos. I would love to see you take a shot at Luke's lightsaber from Return of the Jedi.

[@sherifhany386]

i smiled more than 20 times cuz of that video and ow it's edited , really appreciate the effort that was put in it

[@timmyturner1802]

You have mad skills my friend,...

[@rileygodding55]

these videos are great, they are easily done, with relatively cheap and accessible tools and material, could you please take a shot at a DLT-19 or a A280C, thanks!

[@Akhen.]

I only now discovered your channel and you put thousands of creators to shame :o

[@albind8622]

This was so cool! You did an amazing job! Well done!

[@johnnywebb8696]

Looks so cool, amazing job! Just need the burnt metal effect

[@softyspectre8125]

Does anyone else get almost a prop making ASMR vibe from this

[@murishani047]

This looks really great for a roughly $40 build! it looks like it would be easy to install a combat blade as well!

[@cannagrowva9373]

Hey Happy Trooper!! Just wanted to say thanks for the KyLoRen Templates. Just finished mine and its personal, a little different and perfect. Thanks a million looks great! Any other templates wold be great!!

[@_Henners_]

Nice job and I like the storm trooper suit

[@DantesGoldenDragon]

This was a great build. How would u build dark vader's or vader's armor

[@MaximusJohal]

great instructions not rushed at all. Well done.

[@brandonbucio7825]

The light saber is so cool

[@sawyereckberg1179]

Yo your vids are great and I appreciate them. You’ve inspired me, thank you. Try a yoda and/or obi wan style lightsaber

[@kaidemoss3757]

Could we get more saber builds please? Maybe some metal hilts?

[@jwinnington]

outstanding job. was the graphite the same stuff locksmiths use to lube locks. I ask because that's the only kind I know. Thanks

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello, thank you for watching, and for the nice comment. It is my understanding that locksmith graphite and artists graphite is the same thing. Graphite :-) I purchased a jar from Amazon for 12$ an it goes a LONG way. I have used it for: a Tusken Sniper scope, this hilt, Han Solo blaster, Princess Leia blaster, and a scratch-built T-21. I still have well over 3/4 of the jar left. If you get some graphite for prop weathering, I recommend getting a jar like this amzn.to/2ingBvE The little locksmith tubes may not have enough? Good luck on your build!

[@Hsibaja]

the force is strong with this one .... thanks for share

[@Jmexis]

Everyday I pray to god that one day there will be a happy trooper graflex lightsaber tutorial........

[@shawndiehl1959]

Amazing build and great step by step instructions.

[@captassassin5680]

It looks like there was a lot of paint transfer on your hands while you were assembling your hilt. Am I mistaken? If not, what can we do to correct that? And if I am, my bad, I’m not trying to throw shade. I’m just curious. Great build, thanks for sharing!

[@drumstick1113]

old school prop making for the win!

[@AJBelmares]

One trick you can do to get blades is before you put in the conduit, drill a hole in the middle. Since the conduit is 1/2 inch, try making the holes big enough to fit a 1/4 wooden dowel or a PVC pipe. As far as the cross blades (or exhaust ports), either edit that in post or get pipe or dowels short enough to stick out. The only part that maybe difficult would be blade retention so that when you're dueling it won't fly out. Also, blade retention on this design might not make it as aesthetically pleasing.

[@gabrielgray]

that's a great hilt but can you fit a rod in there for fx tracking? im a film student and even the movies had a rod in the centre of their props to track the actual fx

[@taahtanti965]

Can you make a darksaber? Plz

[@shonuff6666]

Any thoughts on using metal pipes/fittings instead of PVC? Do you think I'd run into issues cutting it with a hacksaw and using metal drill bits? Any other issues you can think of? I know it'll be most costly for sure and probably have to go to a plumbing supply place. Thanks for the really well put together video. Your steps are so well laid out.

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello, thank you for watching and for the nice comment. I don't think you'd have issues cutting metal pipes with a hacksaw (provided you have a metal cutting blade) or drilling. I did it in a previous video for a Darth Vader type hilt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfOmJKagpt-qbs Unfortunately, my templates won't work for the metal components as they were measured specifically for PVC. You can do what I do...wander around the store and try to get weird/unrelated parts to fit together. If you do get a metal hilt constructed, please post a link to your video and/or pics. I would love to see it!

[@shonuff6666]

thanks! I'm going to try to see what I can get to fit together by looking at grandbrass (used for DIY lamp parts) and plumbing supply websites.

[@spazraver]

Awesome videos! Any chance you could make a Galen Marek/Starkiller lightsaber From The Force Unleashed? He’s my favorite character! Thank you!

[@amaninator9985]

THIS IS GENIUS AT ITS FINEST!!!

[@KINGSHARKgaming]

this is awesome you need to be so much more popular

[@swordkingmaster003]

FULL SIZE R2D2 DRUID MAKING IN METAL PARTS!

[@ellonysman]

Brandon...I wish I looked like you....how can we build this hilt with a light bar blade thingy?? Awesome job

[@RaikenXion]

This is really clever but erm what if i dont have a home depot where i live? Would B&Q or Wickes have the same items?

[@TheRickchen]

Any tips on added the red blades? Really keen on making this

[@Your_average_hobbyist]

For anyone wondering the price for all of the parts is around 40 dollars (pls pin so people could see this)

[@kane101985]

Really cool vid, did he take the template down or something though? I can't find it anywhere.

[@Ali-ro5cq]

At least he not one of those KZbinrs who say “we’re going to make a lightsaber with out buying anything” and the first thing they do is buy something

[@christopherryan4214]

Nice and easy to find. But for graphite, can it subsitute with pencil leds or actually can use gun metal acrylics? (sry if my english is bad)

[@emdschi]

Please Happy Trooper, make an Obi-Wan style lightsaber!

[@drderrp]

Great video! Please do one for Darth nihilus!

[@jonnyguiry6485]

When you doubt happy trooper for one minute and watch his video then find out it really wasn’t clickbait.

[@MUNDOEM5]

AMAZING WORK MAN! Hello from Brazil. ;)

[@garryrussell4506]

This lightsaber was amazing all my kylo REN lightsabers were just paper and it kept bending I’m gonna follow this tutorial and try to make it thx happytrooper

[@StillSaber]

have you ever thought of modifying it for working with an LED and sound?

[@unogazzy84]

Great video and very clear instructions

[@TheLocutus70]

I've been waiting for this HappyTrooper. Thank you.

[@itsmaul6693]

Great build, although cross price doesn't look right, the little pieces in the middle should be silver, and the big one should be gold... I still liked it. I think next you should do Count Duku or Obi Wan Kenobi.

[@Shacksabers]

What’s the width of the holes for the blades so I can buy circle poles to put in it

[@SingleAngel101]

How many rotations of friction/electrical tape did you used?

[@technologyandsound32]

This is really high quality

[@themayorofmayonnaise4533]

totally going to build this this weekend.

[@LilyEmbargo]

*Disney has entered the chat* Hahaha! Jokes aside! This is amazing man! Thanks for making this video!

[@comradeopthomasthehedgehog]

Can you fit the cross guard blades inside the hilt?

[@abovebeyondcreations1346]

Wow that looks amazing

[@quepala]

That looks Amazing. Thank You, will be trying it.

[@itskyleadams]

Great video! I hope you'll consider doing some original trilogy builds, like Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker in the future.

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello, thank you for watching and leaving a comment :) Luke Skywalker's saber is on the to-do list. I did try to do a Vader-like saber, that video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfOmJKagpt-qbs I like your channel, I am learning Affinity Designer, just subscribed to you :) Keep up the great work!

[@itskyleadams]

HappyTrooper Thanks! I'm looking forward to the next saber video. Reach out any time and check out my blog for more. :)

[@vampgummybearprincess8986]

Ello there. I am looking to do a mara jade style cosplay in about two weeks and have a limited amount of time for a build (about a week as I need to figure out and to also sew the outfit). I have read conflicting issues that she carried two sabers at one point (purple and not the skywalker gift one), both were thinner hilts and one had a shorter dagger-like quality to it. Any suggestions on the size pipes I would need for them?

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello, unfortunately, I'm not too familiar with Mara Jade's sabers. I've seen pictures of them, just not sure how to best go about them. I typically walk around the hardware store and pick up pieces to see what looks good and what fits together. Perhaps you can use some ideas from the Kylo Ren hilt and the Darth Vader inspired hilt I did here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfOmJKagpt-qbs The 2 are basically sink tailpieces with 1.5" PVC parts. You can use the tailpiece as the main part of the hilt and make the ends out of the PVC, secure them with friction tape and possibly pop rivets. If you make one, make a video to show us how it comes out! :-)

[@salvadormar1965]

Saludos HappyTrooper. Buen trabajo, los acabados son muy buenos y la idea es genial. Me gustaría verla con luz. Suerte y que la fuerza te acompañe||| Greetings HappyTrooper. Good job, the finishes are very good and the idea is great. I would like to see it with light. Luck and may the force be with you |||

[@liam2483]

This is really quite amazing extreamly accurate great tutorial I'll be sure to try it

[@RythoB]

can I add it a blade with leds and a circuit? i think i can it would affect the design right?

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello, I haven't tried adding LEDs and power source for this hilt. I made it primarly for a prop and display piece. However, do not let that stop you. Give it a shot and try it out! There is no right or wrong way to make this, and there are no limitations.

[@RythoB]

thanks, i will try to add the blade, also the hilt by itself looks awesome :D also i want to ask if the template have to be printed in A4 paper or office paper

[@zacharydodson1233]

I can't find the templates in the description.

[@brycemilliron435]

Great work. I've been getting into lightsaber prop building recently, as the weather has kept me indoors. I am a blacksmith usually, so this is a nice break from the heat. :) Your tutorials are awesome. Really. I owe you credit to the first one I made and game away as a birthday gift (though I am not big into making PVC 'blades'...just the hilts). I was wondering though: Can you do a tutorial on how to make Kylo Ren's hilt using metal materials like sink piping, electronics misc., etc.?? That would be epic. I am currently doing that myself, and I would relish the chance to see how the master does it! :D

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Thank you very much for the kind words! I think the next step into these tutorials for me is to start integrating some electronics (lights/sounds). I have to be honest, I need to learn about that stuff. After I finish up this DLT-19 prop/tutorial, I will start looking into integrating electronics. Thanks for watching!

[@gaylordpantamime]

ThIS IS AMAZING how have I just discovered you

[@Jthecake]

15.3 for the 1 1/2inch pipe is that the length of template should be too get proper wrap ? having trouble printing to get that size , tried fit too screen and off and both still short. any ideas ? should i mess with scale till those numbers achieved?

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Hello John, I just printed the 1-1/2" PVC template and measured it with a metric ruler. The measurements are accurate. When I measure the printed template with a ruler, it hit 15.3cm and it fit securely around the 1-1/2" PVC pipe. When you print it and measure it, what dimensions are you getting on that template?

[@Jthecake]

HappyTrooper. used different printer seems ok now ty for responding awesome builds.

[@HappyTrooperDotCom]

Excellent news! Happy to hear you resolved the issue. Thank you for watching! Good luck on the build.

[@dannyarchuleta977]

Can you put the PVC cross link in the description

[@averyyoung8601]

Why not use 5min epoxy instead of plastic adhesive?

[@camhalen]

That looks great! Awesome work

[@dainon3]

Is there a good clip/mount I can use to clip it to a belt?

[@JoeyJWCmedia]

I liked all of it except the cross guard.

[@Sam-dd8cl]

Sir you are truly amazing