Custom-Built Lightsaber I

Custom designed and built lightsaber machined out of primarily aluminum and brass using lathe. 

media:
aluminum, brass, copper and brass piping, hand-stitched cow hide, 3D-printed bronze-infused stainless steel, hardware parts

Final completed product

Custom-built display stand

Lightsaber hung from above prior to torching to create scorch/burn marks

Detail of scorch/burn marks on blade cup

Detail of 3D-printed bronze-infused stainless steel part for lightsaber switch assembly

Lightsaber prior to adding copper and brass tubing

Lightsaber prior to adding copper and brass tubing

Detail of custom-built lightsaber display stand. Supports are 3D-printed

Mocking up designs. Original designs had vertical rubber grips (like Luke Skywalker's)

Initial concept drawings

Part drawing for upper torso prior to machining

Part drawing of lower body prior to machining

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