Do not DIY: Complete your Jedi costume with a retractable, 4,000° F lightsaber

Oct. 22, 2020

In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith demonstrates how to build a working, 4,000° F lightsaber. Please don’t try this at home.

I don’t always dress up for Halloween, but when I do, I go to great lengths to make sure that I have the most accurate, most impressive costume possible. I don’t believe in store-bought costumes, which often trade authenticity and attention to detail for cheap materials and a reasonable price point. It takes me months to research the inspiration for my costume, devise a plan, draw patterns, gather the necessary supplies, and execute my vision. But when my creation is complete, there is no costume contest I can’t win. If you’re a costume purist like me and you’re thinking about donning the robes of a Jedi this All Hallows' Eve, have I got the accessory for you. Complete your movie-accurate costume with a retractable, real-world lightsaber. In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith demonstrates how to build a working, 4,000° F lightsaber. Please don’t try this at home.

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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