Lightsaber Hilt Kit vs Empty Hilt: What’s the Difference

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Empty lightsaber hilt kits and hilts are more versatile and affordable than lightsabers installed with electronics. Some lightsaber enthusiasts get an empty hilt or an empty hilt kit for a static display piece or cosplay accessory. Others get an empty hilt or empty hilt kit in order to install electronics or commission a sabersmith to install … Read more

Lightsaber Comparison: Ultrasabers Empty Hilts vs Saberforge Empty Hilts (Initiate)

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Empty hilts make great display pieces, cosplay accessories, or DIY electronics install projects. Let’s compare Ultrasabers empty lightsaber hilts and Saberforge empty lightsaber hilts. Consider that Ultrasabers calls their empty hilts ‘Empty Saber Hilts DIY’ and Saberforge calls their empty hilts ‘Initiate’ or ‘Initiate Tier’ sabers. ARTICLE UPDATED: 1/25/2019 Watch Lightsaber Comparison: Ultrasabers Empty Hilts vs … Read more

What does OD and ID mean? | Lightsaber Terminology

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If you’re looking into building your own lightsaber as a do-it-yourself project, some terms you’ll commonly see are: OD and ID. OD stands for Outside Diameter and ID stands for Inside Diameter. Both OD and ID are important measurements for lightsaber construction. The ID would be the measurement inside the lightsaber hilt from one wall … Read more

Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts?

Ultrasabers empty hilts

Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts? I’ve gotten this question several times. The good news is yes, you can install electronics in Ultrasabers empty lightsaber hilts. Watch Can you install electronics in Ultrasabers empty hilts? on YouTube This is an Ultrasabers Emperor’s Hand (Mara Jade style)s lightsaber hilt. The pommel is removeable on … Read more