How Lightsabers work

Understanding the basics of your typical light saber

Published on May 5, 2005 By Draginol In Gadgets & Electronics

If you've always wondered how light sabers work, HowStuffWorks.com has a thorough article outlining how light sabers work, various safety tips and practical uses such as defending yourself against would-be muggers.

Comments (Page 1)

ScottK

on May 05, 2005

Geek alert! Geek alert!
Save this lame crap for the next Star Wars geek convention.

donParsec

on May 06, 2005

It is pretty much convincing, isn't it?

Zoomba

on May 06, 2005

Scott:
Welcome to a website run by a software company, populated by geeks of all shapes and sizes.

Island Dog

on May 06, 2005

Don't forget you Lightsaber cursors.

Link

Episode III is almost here.

stubbyfinger

on May 06, 2005

My money is on the geek with the tire iron.

chiprj

on May 06, 2005

Excellent!

MasonM

on May 06, 2005

It is pretty well written. Saw it on /. this morning.

stutefish

on May 06, 2005

I think that picture sums it up best:

How Lightsabers Work:
1. Encounter mugger.
2. Brandish lightsaber.
3. Get head caved in by a nonfictional tire iron.

sushiK

on May 06, 2005

i love the half Ponch thrown over the muggers shoulder

Was that supposed to make him Mexican?

latour999

on May 08, 2005

Sweet! Now I don't have to hold a broomstick and say "vvvvvvvvvvvvvv-vwwww! vwwww! vwwww!"

thoing

on May 11, 2005

Can I get rid of my pepper spray now?

Rightwinger

on May 14, 2005

Geek alert! Geek alert!
Save this lame crap for the next Star Wars geek convention

Hey, it's his site...he can be as lame as he wants.+LOL+

Rightwinger

on May 14, 2005

Sweet! Now I don't have to hold a broomstick and say "vvvvvvvvvvvvvv-vwwww! vwwww! vwwww!"

hahahahahahaha.....I loved this.

latour999

on May 17, 2005

I got my lightsaber for when I go see Star Wars. $9.99 at Toys R' Us. Not bad, it doesn't light up, but it does extend and retract, so it's easier to carry

Only 36 hours and 51 minutes (as of 11:14 am, CST May 17, 2005)...

Zoomba

on May 17, 2005

I'm debating getting this:
Vader ForceFX Saber

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