Building a STAR WARS Lightsaber from Hardware Store Parts

[@BenLaurence]

Do you like Tresh’s lightsaber? Should we build more Star Wars weapons?

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Ben Laurence Yes, may you make a white / purple lightsaber , with a Mace Windu mix

[@BenLaurence]

White and purple aren’t lightsaber colors though?

[@blakeshamp5926]

Hey bud Good job

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you Blake!

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Ben Laurence Get creative. Your audience will love it

[@optillian4182]

It's all fun and games until General Grievous steals it and adds it to his collection.

[@BenLaurence]

It’s all fun and games until someone reminds me of that cgi monstrosity 🤣 forgot he was even a character haha

[@Mr.Random.Bricks]

Lol

[@DustMug]

To be fair... It would make a fine addition

[@dummy.phat_womprat]

@@BenLaurence he was cooler in both of the Clone Wars animated shows

[@ytscooty3577]

Ah crap, why he gotta it like that

[@UtterNonsenseBuilds]

That actually looks like something you’d see in the movies. The doorbell button actually works pretty well too.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Justin! Yeah the door bell looks pretty cool, I like how it sort of adds something from the real world

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank ya ❤️✌🏻

[@classic_jam]

@@BenLaurence to be fair, they actually did this sort of stuff to make props in 1977 when making the movie.

[@Ben7seven7]

@@classic_jam yes the original light saber was based upon a Graflex flash handle with a few bits added like the rubber grips, D ring but not much more than that.

[@mirandalockey7334]

@@classic_jam used a grenade for kenobi’s saber

[@devinunderwood9535]

Not gonna lie, that part where she took off the necklace to put the crystal in the lightsaber seemed like a really emotional moment straight out of a film, especially with the music. Great video!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Devin 😃

[@treshmarie5584]

Devin Underwood it WAS emotional 😭 that was one of my favorite necklaces I had to sacrifice in the name of the Jedi 😂✌🏻❤️

[@RaikenXion]

I agree, it was her facial expression in that moment, like she was giving something away that was very sentimental and dear to her; in that moment, a million voices cried out in terror, and were suddenly silenced.

[@Roberson540]

Gave me more emotions than the last movie did... GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP!

[@theorigamirhino]

That's the best hardware store lightsaber I've seen - especially with the exposed crystal!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you, I’ll pass that along to Tresh 😃

[@treshmarie5584]

ThePaperRhino 😏 best you say? 😊 aw shucks ❤️✌🏻 thank you

[@theorigamirhino]

@@treshmarie5584 maybe I missed it somewhere, so sorry if I did lol Do you have a parts list somewhere? I'd like to try this one myself :)

[@BenLaurence]

Sorry no parts list. Half the fun is finding the parts :)

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Made your own lightsaber? The force is strong with Tresh and Ben

[@BenLaurence]

YES the force is strong with us! We are one step closer to become jedi

[@treshmarie5584]

Stronger with Tresh though let’s be real 😂✌🏻❤️

[@HIMTOFFICIAL]

Better yet a prequel refrigerator 😂

[@BenLaurence]

I think I’m going to go shut myself in the refrigerator now

[@treshmarie5584]

Throw some arms on that fridge and you got general fridget spinner 😂✌🏻

[@MrPidi86]

So uncivilised

[@nitinjerome8564]

It looks really amazing. That saber design might probably be found during the old Republic of star wars

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you

[@xX_Grognak_Xx]

You are strong and wise, and I am very proud of you.

[@BenLaurence]

The force is strong with us!

[@treshmarie5584]

😍😍✌🏻 thank youu

[@tomjames5613]

Should’ve included a parts list. Curious as to what was used.

[@BenLaurence]

I didn’t include a part list cause that takes away from the fun :)

[@stevenargenzio5487]

Ben Laurence it would really help if you did. I’m new and already love the channel. I would definitely love to make a saber just like this one, but I’m not too good with this stuff and wouldn’t know what parts to get or how to put it all together

[@sitdotifyooddoyddstsot408]

@@BenLaurence how so😂😂😂

[@humberton2306]

Ben, I agree about not adding a parts list. Everybody in the movies has a unique one that's different from the others. We should make our very own one just with the same idea as yours.

[@sama-taco]

This is so cool 60 $ is cheap I'd deff wanna try this r u guys going to attach the blades and lights ?

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah it’s definitely more affordable than the replica sabers! Definitely give it a try! It’s hard piecing it all together but worth it in the end. We definitely plan on adding blades, that may be a video in the future 😉

[@sama-taco]

@@BenLaurence sweet can't wait !

[@kirby5268]

Him: "$60 is cheap" My broke ass: *cries a river

[@treshmarie5584]

$60 and a $5 milkshake 😂✌🏻❤️

[@nihaalspeaks]

I found one online for $60 hehe

[@DoctorBored357]

That's so OG Trilogy! I love it!

[@BenLaurence]

Hell yeah!!!

[@stefkekaratetke]

Everyone: Stanleys lightsaber is THE BEST !! Tresh: Are you sure about that?

[@treshmarie5584]

👀

[@stefkekaratetke]

@@treshmarie5584 aww thanks! And btw i LOVE your lightsaber!!

[@BenLaurence]

LOL

[@stefkekaratetke]

@@BenLaurence THX !!! I like yours too! You should make a video where you update your lightsaber. Maybe even add a blade?

[@antperson96]

That saber looks really cool!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Anthony!

[@treshmarie5584]

why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@robertfitzharris1480]

Great job tresh. Your lightsaber was fantastic. The kyber crystal was just the right touch.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks! I love the crystal idea too

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ✌🏻❤️

[@kristopherlizotte654]

Awesome design ! The weathered paint with the cord wrapped handle look great.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Kristopher!!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@therealrandymarsh5840]

Love the extra step of adding the Chrystal very nice

[@blasters_kybers]

Wow! That Light Saber Looks pretty Cool!!!

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah she did a really good job!

[@Tekkaman1994]

This is a good one too. Tresh really made a good old looking lightsaber. Well done.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank Grant!!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@ricev7071]

I think hers is the best homemade, non-functional lightsaber I have ever seen. Love the weathered look and the crystal on the inside. I'm actually jealous!

[@BenLaurence]

YES she did a great job! A lot of the homemade lightsaber look nothing like real lightsabers 😂

[@Xanadu424]

I wish there was a tutorial and explanation of how to achieve that design because it’s AWESOME!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks! Sorry there is no specific parts list/formula for this build.. These were all just parts we found and put together. Half the fun is creating your own :)

[@Joe-cs8jf]

Why did I get choked up when she took off her crystal? That really made it special!

[@BenLaurence]

Haha it was pretty cool

[@lostvayne218]

That looks amazing, it looks like a saber for a Jedi who is tough, independent, and experienced, well done.

[@treshmarie5584]

💪🏻💪🏻 thank you ✌🏻❤️

[@BenLaurence]

She’s a strong female character 🤣 thank you!

[@2b_unique_d]

Yeah that’s definitely the coolest saber eva!!!!!

[@BenLaurence]

Nique & Tony - Learn Live Love YES Tresh did a great job with this build

[@treshmarie5584]

Hear that Ben? coolest lightsaber 😏 EVA!! 😂✌🏻❤️ thank youuu

[@p11_studios]

Saw the story and knew I had to see the vid. Absolutely love her saber, have made a lot of ideas for mine

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks so much! Have fun building your saber!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@NorthSpider]

That lightsaber hilt really looks cool. I love these hardware store parts made lightsabers. The crystal in it was a nice touch as well.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! We love making these videos! Can’t wait for the stores to open again so we can make more!!

[@treshmarie5584]

NorthSpider Why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@wilfons8835]

her design was very very cool, please make this a series!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!! We will be doing more soon. Have you seen part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJXMi5tubrqjY8U

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@guitarwi3rdo]

-I love you -I know *closes fridge door*

[@BenLaurence]

😂😂😂

[@tonygonzales726]

That is freakin' awesome looking!!!!!! Jedi knight indeed!!!!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you Tony!!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank ya Tony 😉✌🏻

[@syeo501]

I like it very much. Probably because the top thin part looks a bit like Obi-Wan's and I love that elegant design.

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah it looks awesome!

[@tangofett4065]

Great job guys! She did a great job on her lightsaber

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks!!

[@tangofett4065]

Vader would say “impressive.... MOST impressive.....” 😎

[@olofvladamir292]

Man she RFID a wicked job..done way better than most homemade saber hilts look ..awesome job

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! Also what is rfid? Thought that was a tracking chip 😂

[@ericsmith1508]

Ok. So I watched your first lightsaber build and now i've watched this one. I don't know what you and Tresh do for a living, but you should both absolutely be building props for movies! these things look amazing!!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks so much Eric! I’d love to be a prop builder or set decorator, that stuff is so cool to me

[@FlynnForecastleOfficial]

This is cool af!!!! I've also had the idea of building my own lightsaber. This just pushed the motivation. Thank you for making this

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! Have fun building your saber!

[@astroknott5877]

Turned out really good. Great job!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@anakinskywalker6666]

Tresh's Lightsaber looks badass almost like Rey's and i love how she included the Khyber crystal in her lightsaber that was awesome

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks I’ll let Tresh know 😃

[@treshmarie5584]

Oh why thank you 😉✌🏻✌🏻

[@anakinskywalker6666]

@@treshmarie5584 you're very welcome

[@seanm4095]

I like the rope wrap a very nice touch! The force is strong with you *giggels*!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ✌🏻 *giggles*

[@KingLoopoo]

everybody gangster till he builds it with his mind

[@BenLaurence]

LOL

[@dragonsword7370]

Pretty, Metal! Good job on that one, I now foresee a number of quarintine lockdown builds coming out when we can leave.

[@BenLaurence]

YES can’t wait until quarantine is over so we can get out and build more Star Wars weapons

[@gellertgrindelwald7171]

Tresh, you did a damn good job! I myself am a saber smith so I understand the struggle. Very well done.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you, I will pass this along to Tresh :)

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@thompuckett9547]

I think this may be the best looking home made hilt I have seen.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!!! Check out our other lightsaber videos if you’re interested kzbin.info/aero/PLuPKcuFoogeHkUqSUWv8ZYQVI5YrsZl7h

[@ndingo]

I see you have constructed a lightSaber your skills are complete MAY THE FORCE BE WILL YOU!!!!!

[@BenLaurence]

Haha may the force be with you!!

[@jrex9199]

Awesome hilt! That thing has soul👍👍

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!

[@treshmarie5584]

Hah why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@kempjasonosborne7971]

That in my opinion was the most realistic Lightsaber I have ever seen MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS From JA'ZON KEN JEDI KNYTE AND MASTER

[@BenLaurence]

YES thank you!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you 🥰✌🏻

[@CrookedEyeSniper]

Sweet addition of the kyber crystal!!

[@Jeffreywhite312]

I am definitely going to build my own light saber after these two videos thanks for some ideas

[@BenLaurence]

Awesome, good luck :)

[@Jeffreywhite312]

Thanks :)

[@therentalguy]

Sooo cool.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks!

[@stevenfriedman2902]

That part with the necklace was what I was really hoping they would have done with Jyn's necklace in Rogue One for the blind force sensitive guy to use

[@BenLaurence]

That would have been pretty cool

[@stevenfriedman2902]

@@BenLaurence Oh and also I have to say that her lightsaber would have won the competition in your last video lol (even though she went over the $50 limit)

[@BenLaurence]

Haha thanks for your vote man 🤙🏼

[@kenschwall]

That is a Very Cool Lightsaber. Great Job Tresh.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!

[@treshmarie5584]

why thank you 😉✌🏻

[@glennlowry9238]

I loved part 2

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Glenn!

[@treshmarie5584]

Glenn Lowry 😏 why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@sethshade3121]

Sweet lightsaber build!!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Seth!

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank ya 😉✌🏻

[@sethshade3121]

Your very welcome.

[@2b_unique_d]

Ben!!! I haven’t been on the channel in a while but I’m glad I’m back!

[@BenLaurence]

Nique & Tony - Learn Live Love hi 😃 welcome back!

[@suicidesamuraiz]

Very slick.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Christopher!

[@JeffytheAdventurer]

Dude that was wicked cool! I would love to make one myself and throw some vfx on it to make it look legit! Thanks for this awesome video!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks man!! YES that would be a lot of fun haha

[@treshmarie5584]

Why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@johnmazzoni487]

Awesome!! I tried doing this several times, you wouldn’t believe how much trouble I had.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks!!! It’s definitely not easy haha

[@konnorsteels4759]

That attention sign left faster than my dad did for the milk

[@BenLaurence]

Attention sign?

[@konnorsteels4759]

Ben Laurence at the start for a short second there is a warning that says its for 13+ if u pause then skip to 0:00

[@BenLaurence]

Ooooh 😂

[@devronkally9545]

Fantastic saber build! Awesome!

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!

[@James-mq8mh]

You should do some more of these!

[@BenLaurence]

We have another episode, check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJXMi5tubrqjY8U We have plans to do more videos in the future!

[@huggywolf]

Yeah that was badass

[@BenLaurence]

Lol yes it was!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Great video! Great job Tresh! Looks very cool. So my rankings are Stanley, Tresh and Ben. Sorry Ben. Lol

[@BenLaurence]

Hey come on man LOL thanks Nick, I appreciate your vote :)

[@treshmarie5584]

Damn still didn’t surpass Stanley! 💪🏻 CURSE YOU STANLEY!!! Lol as long as I beat Ben 😂❤️✌🏻 thank you

[@kazimieramccloskey2430]

this is the best thing i have ever woke up to

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy our other Star Wars videos ➡️ kzbin.info/aero/PLuPKcuFoogeHkUqSUWv8ZYQVI5YrsZl7h⬅️

[@jolliron]

I'm convinced that they didn't actually build their lightsabers, they just bought it from Disneyland.

[@BenLaurence]

🤣 thanks! I’m glad the look that good

[@treshmarie5584]

Thank you! Thankfully I only spend $60 to make it as opposed to the $200 at Disneyland 😂

[@gustav042]

Awesome job!!!! Keep up the great work

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks! More lightsaber videos coming soon

[@terrencejoiner3906]

I actually got skimatics to make those lightsabers it the one's george Lukas had when making them for the movies back then and it teaches you how make the electronics to put in them to make sounds and everything. If you need them i think i got them saved still just recently found the papers i printed when i used them in college to make my own saber for my metal and woodshop class final project.

[@BenLaurence]

That’s awesome!!

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Sorry to be that guy... but I look at your spelling and think its a link to Mr Skins Skintastic videos... and theres no link to hotness so... its "schematics"

[@terrencejoiner3906]

@@DeathbySkullfxxx was half asleep when i wrote this

[@aprilripka5341]

Her lightsaber is very awesome

[@BenLaurence]

It sure is!

[@jckenshi821]

As soon as I saw the crystal on her neck I knew she was gonna use it

[@BenLaurence]

Jian Draws Stuff YES glad someone caught it

[@treshmarie5584]

😏✌🏻😍

[@jamesbetteridge211]

Nicely done. You guys should do some with blades!

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah blades are hard with the details hilts :(

[@SuperiorSquid]

I was planning to do this myself too

[@BenLaurence]

Do it!! It’s a lot of fun

[@donbedwell2322]

This is a great looking saber. I like how ancient it looks, the weathering really adds to the effect. Nicely done, Tresh!

[@BenLaurence]

YES I love the weathering she did

[@elijahmcstotts2871]

Tresh, your's is cool as shit!! I love the final design and your "in universe" thoughts behind it! Best of the three so far. Time to go to the hardware store...

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you Elijah, I will pass it along to Tresh 😃

[@treshmarie5584]

Hear that Ben? BEST of the three 😏😏😏

[@darthkuruku5658]

Awesome! Girl's definitely got talent and taste.

[@BenLaurence]

She’s pretty great :)

[@darthkuruku5658]

@@BenLaurence Ben, do you ever get any puns for you first name?

[@morgan97475]

A cute gal that knows how to use a Dremel and loves Star Wars enough to build her own light saber.......she's a keeper.

[@BenLaurence]

She sure is!! I got pretty lucky haha

[@treshmarie5584]

😊 aw shucks 😂✌🏻 why thank you, yeah I’m pretty great 💪🏻

[@josephbesner6627]

Thank You for giving me a Great idea for a fun day with my Son!😊👍🏻❤️

[@BenLaurence]

Have fun!

[@babyhercules9875]

This keeps in the spirit of star wars, jedi build their lighsabers out scrape a tide bits too

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah I love that! It’s what I imagine Luke did after losing his first saber

[@goinfullmose500]

Absolutely amazing! I love the design!!

[@virgilsteve]

I loved her lightsaber and honestly y'all have inspired me to go to Home Depot and make my own

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah she did a great job!! Have fun with your build :)

[@benmartinworks]

That was great Tresh! You're so creative. If y'all do another one, show how you did some of the steps (like getting the button hole the right size or how you did the wires. Does it actually turn on? I can't tell because the crystal looks like it's always glowing. Great choice on the Crystal. I'm so happy you have a hole for us to see it.

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah she did a great job!! Check out our latest video for a more step by step process :) it seems like a lot of people wanted more of a how to style video so that’s what we did ➡️kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLJo3SwnLimr6c ⬅️ This is more or less a prop to put on a shelf or something so it doesn’t function

[@troublewithweebles]

Thats my favorite homemade hilt on youtube. Lovelovelove it.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks, she did a great job

[@troublewithweebles]

@@BenLaurence ^_________^

[@jasonheim7602]

I Never like videos, like, EVER, but this deserved one

[@jasonheim7602]

I love the concept of affordable saber builds

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! It is a great honor to earn your like :) glad you enjoyed the video, can’t wait to do more!

[@daragon1028]

This looks beautiful.

[@BenLaurence]

Yeah Tresh did a great job!

[@RuthMetcalfRealtor]

Great job Tresh! That’s one awesome looking light saber! Galaxy’s Edge has got nothing on you guys! 🤩

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Ruth 😃

[@richmingoia8757]

great job, and the crystal chamber is a cool idea and is badass...keep up the great work...

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks so much Rich!! If you’re interested in more Star Wars videos consider checking out this playlist ➡️ kzbin.info/aero/PLuPKcuFoogeHkUqSUWv8ZYQVI5YrsZl7h ⬅️

[@michaelstanford9629]

I thought Tresh's lightsaber was VERY cool. Kink of reminded me of a planet junkion saber from some transformer crossed universe somewhere. I thought silver and unicorn horn when i first saw the raw materials but i was BLOWN AWAY as she constructed her OWN lightsaber, alone, by hand. What a woman! She's a keeper!

[@BenLaurence]

YES that’s what I love about it as well, it’s very beat up like it’s from a junk planet. Love that style! Yeah she really made this thing look cool, she’s definitely a keeper haha

[@dragonesq4]

Very cool looking saber.

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you!!

[@trooper326]

More lightsaber building videos please. Cool saber btw.

[@BenLaurence]

As soon as the corona is gone we will 100% be making more!

[@anitasellimi2719]

I love your lightsaber videos 😍😍😍 please make more 🙏🙏🙏

[@BenLaurence]

As soon as the coronavirus thing is over we will 100% be doing more Star Wars weapon building videos :)

[@anitasellimi2719]

Thank you man

[@richardbennett8678]

Great job young lady, very well done 👏

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you, I’ll pass it on to Tresh

[@treshmarie5584]

Richard Bennett why thank you ❤️✌🏻

[@eddies8502]

Wow! Good work Commander.

[@BenLaurence]

YES this turned out awesome!

[@Mote.]

Looks so good. I like that design

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Very nice 👍🏼 great looking !, lightsaber that is 😉

[@BenLaurence]

Haha thanks!

[@treshmarie5584]

Oooh why thank you 😉😂✌🏻

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

YOU GO GIRL! That looks great! Don't they have long translucent tubes, too? I think one would fit! May the Schwartz be with you!

[@BenLaurence]

We were going to try to do a blade with this build but with the what we built it, a blade isn’t possible :(

[@Darthdrwho]

Good looking homemade saber!

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks 🤘

[@deangestner6708]

Did a great job Treash , very original design Cosplay costuming next

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Dean!!

[@danelmore6553]

That is really good. I would have to say you beat the boys.

[@BenLaurence]

Thanks Dan! Can’t wait to do more videos like these

[@SupBro-ww9go]

The Kyber Crystal is sick

[@radlmora]

Awesome lightsaber and she is beautiful!,

[@BenLaurence]

Thank you! Yes she is!!

[@treshmarie5584]

Aw shucks 😊😊😊✌🏻

[@QuantumShow2022]

That's a most excellent build!

[@BenLaurence]

Agreed! It looks so good 😃

[@jeffreypryor4549]

That's a really nice homemade lightsaber. I think I might visit Lowe's sometime and see about doing this.

[@BenLaurence]

It’s a lot of fun! Hard work finding the parts and assembling but if done right, the end result is really cool

[@wolfie_toonz5023]

Wait that’s actually really sick

[@genralgreevus7521]

A FINE ADDITION TO MY COLECTION

[@BenLaurence]

Eeeh sure 🤷‍♂️