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This High Tech Cardboard Tube Light Saber Is Probably Cooler Than Yours

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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June 13th, 2022June 13th, 2022

As a kid in the age of Star Wars, there were few things as fun as a plain old cardboard tube. These paper constructions have been seen as make-shift light sabers since the late 1970’s and to this day you still find kids swinging them around and making the sound to go with them. Joel […]

Homemade Flaming Lightsaber Is Actually a Very Clever Flamethrower

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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December 18th, 2015December 18th, 2015 1

Allen Pan has created the closest thing to a real lightsaber that we’ve seen to date.

Check Out This Niche Market for DIY Lightsaber Parts

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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@calebkraft

December 11th, 2015December 10th, 2015 3

Can you believe that there’s enough of a demand for DIY lightsabers to support this niche market for parts?

You’ll Need More than the Force to Wield These Giant Lightsabers

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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November 27th, 2015November 30th, 2015 1

These gigantic lightsabers are perfect for a giant jedi.

10 DIY Lightsabers from Padawan to Jedi Master

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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November 23rd, 2015November 20th, 2015 1

Build one (or all) of these ten lightsabers to make sure that you’re armed and ready when The Force Awakens.

Laser Powered Lightsabers Slice Through Des Moines

By Taylor Soule

Taylor Soule

Taylor Soule is the communications coordinator at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. She enjoys geeking out about dinosaurs and sharing the magic of Making with her community.

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August 31st, 2015August 28th, 2015

Troy Powers builds laser lightsabers from dismantled digital projectors, DVD burners, and even medical devices.

May the 4th Be With You: 5 Fun Star Wars How-To Projects

By Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole is a former Editorial Intern at Make: She is a long time maker and previously worked for Instructables.com (Penolopy Bulnick). Every day she is inspired by something new and wishes there was more hours in the day to make!

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May 4th, 2015November 30th, 2015

May the 4th be with you when you make one of these awesome Star Wars themed projects. From Spheros, to drones, to bundt cakes, there is a little bit of something for everyone. Find what’s best for you to celebrate May 4th and May the Force Be With You. Mini Star Wars BB-8 Ball Droid with […]

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