It's not supposed to be cheap or easy. It's an ordeal.
But if you're not here to make a light saber the hard way, just follow
this guide and stay out of the way.
If you're lost,
here's a directory of all the most pertinent threads - it'll save sorting through the rubbish, thank the mods for braving it for us.
If you have a
question, there's a solid chance it's answered here. Not too much to ask you to check ONE page for your question before posting, is it?