Artemas Airsoft Creations Blog

 As my first lightsaber project wraps to a close, I have picked back up a lightsaber project I began at least 4 years ago.  It looked very different back then, but it has since evolved into something beautiful (at least to me).  I am still working on this saber, but I have purchased almost everything I need to make it my best saber yet.  For this post, I will list out the parts I have ordered for this saber and their functions, tally the total cost, include a picture comparing it to the other lightsaber I have built. (Speaker size for comparison) First, the parts used to form the body of the lightsaber: 1-1/4" x 5" Metal Tailpiece with Sink Drain Stopper ($8.90):  Here  (Forms the upper half of the lightsaber hilt). 1-1/2" x 8" Brass Slip Joint Extension Tube ($15.99):  Here  (Forms the lower half of the lightsaber hilt). 1-1/2" OD Washer ($5.83 if purchased online):  Here  (Forms the main protector of the pommel speaker). Roll of Mesh Screen ($19.98):  Here  (

Well, my custom lightsaber is almost complete.  For now.  There will be further upgrades eventually.  It must be perfect.  But right now it is very functional and much more impressive than any lightsaber that can be bought in a store.  It is loud, bright, realistic, and feature-packed.  See for yourself: The blade is red in this video, but I can select practically any color I want by simply flipping a switch and pressing a button a few times.   Sure it's impressive, but there is still room for much improvement.  Future versions will have a Crystal Focus soundboard, which will allow for completely custom sounds to be played in addition to making the swinging sound effects much more realistic.  Other planned upgrades include a far more powerful laser - one with enough power to light matches, pop balloons, and cut electrical tape.  Such a laser will be extremely dangerous in addition to being larger, so I will need to redesign most of the blaster attachment to fit the bigger laser mod