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

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

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. email me at caleb (at) make.co or You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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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 […]

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Homemade Flaming Lightsaber Is Actually a Very Clever Flamethrower

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

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Check Out This Niche Market for DIY Lightsaber Parts

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. email me at caleb (at) make.co or You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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

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

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 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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