Lightsabers on metal belt hooks squeaking?

[Millenniumf]

So I have modified an old belt with a lightsaber hook as a prototype for making a costume, and while I am satisfied with how it looks and performs, after a little bit of time wearing my lightsaber, it starts squeaking as it swings on my hip. I don't really know what's causing it, and I wondered if anyone else has had this problem?

 

[zsherman]

Happens all the time. Metal on metal. I’ve seen guy rub a little WD40 on the hook right in the spot.

 

[schrodinger555]

You can also use felt with adhesive on one side, and cut a small piece to go on the hook. That will definitely mitigate any sounds the metals are making from friction. You can get that stuff in sheets from Michaels

 

[masterjedi322]

The first time I wore a lightsaber on a belt hook was SWCC in 2019. I was wearing my Skywalker Bespin fatigues, which I had never worn to a con before.

ALL. DAY. LONG. *squeak* *squeak* *squeak* It got on my nerves to the point I started carrying the lightsaber around.

Made me wonder what life was like for Hamill...

So yeah. Totally normal.

Sean

 

[Millenniumf]

Thanks for the replies! The felt idea sounds awesome. I think I'll go with that.