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How to Make a Homemade Lightsaber from Junk!

This may not be something MacGyver would make, but it would be if he was dropped into the Death Star with a horde of Imperial stormtroopers hot on his trail. Especially if he found himself temporarily trapped in the trash compactor with some friendly Jedis, because this DIY lightsaber is made of pretty much all junk.

How to Make a Homemade Lightsaber from Junk!

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Blue lightsaber held by a hand against a black background.

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Close-up of a mechanical component with a cylindrical shape and detailed surface.

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Surely, he'd be able to find all of the parts, which include a broken camera lens, old hard drives, chrome pipe, film canister, busted microphone, and rubber mat. Some of the parts did come from outside the garbage, but I'm sure MacGyver would be able to find substitutes. Unless the dianoga gets to him first.

Lightsaber from trash! (and less than $20.00 worth of hardware)

This sweet DIY lightsaber can be made with only $20.00!!

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