One of my other hobbies. Flashlights

[slo-ryd]

Hello all, I've been hibernating this winter and got out of detailing mode until the weather gets a little better.

Just wanted to share another one of my hobbies which is hot rodding flashlights.
I spent 18 years in the sign business working in a lot of attics and storefront soffits which had me constantly looking for the Holy Grail of flashlights. I'm not alone, the Candle Power Forums have 7000+ active members.

This modification takes an ordinary 2D Maglite and increases the output to the point that it will light paper on fire and set marshmallows ablaze

It called a Mag623 mod after the bulb (Osram 64623) but my youngest son calls this one the "Blue Flame"

It's taken awhile to get everything together, but I'm very pleased with the results.

Video link HERE Lol






Specs are:

MagLite 2D host, grooved, finned, patterned and tri-bore machined
15.6v custom NiMH battery pack
Soft-start, multi-level incan driver socket/switch
100w Osram halogen bulb (2 million candlepower spotlights use 35 to 50w bulbs)
Borofloat glass lens
Cammed aluminum LOP (light orange peel finish) reflector


On high, it provides daylight type illumination and shuts off street lights lol

[Rsurfer]

Will it get rid of orange peel? J/K Is this for your personal use or is it for sale?

[slo-ryd]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Will it get rid of orange peel? J/K Is this for your personal use or is it for sale?

Yes, it'll burn right through orange peel

I built it for personal use, but I like to build them....

[cheeseenlo]

thats freaking awesome, you think its possible to make one for paint swirl detection like the xenon brinkmann's that a lot folks here use.

[joe.p]

I'm not a guy who goes camping but if i did that lite would be a must have item...

btw,i read where trhland was a big flashlite collector as well...he's gonna love this thread

[slo-ryd]

Originally Posted by joe.p

btw,i read where trhland was a big flashlite collector as well...he's gonna love this thread

Suweet, a fellow flashaholic

[trhland]

Originally Posted by slo-ryd

Hello all, I've been hibernating this winter and got out of detailing mode until the weather gets a little better.

Just wanted to share another one of my hobbies which is hot rodding flashlights.
I spent 18 years in the sign business working in a lot of attics and storefront soffits which had me constantly looking for the Holy Grail of flashlights. I'm not alone, the Candle Power Forums have 7000+ active members.

This modification takes an ordinary 2D Maglite and increases the output to the point that it will light paper on fire and set marshmallows ablaze

It called a Mag623 mod after the bulb (Osram 64623) but my youngest son calls this one the "Blue Flame"

It's taken awhile to get everything together, but I'm very pleased with the results.

Video link HERE Lol






Specs are:

MagLite 2D host, grooved, finned, patterned and tri-bore machined
15.6v custom NiMH battery pack
Soft-start, multi-level incan driver socket/switch
100w Osram xenon bulb (2 million candlepower spotlights use 35 to 50w bulbs)
Borofloat glass lens
Cammed aluminum LOP (light orange peel finish) reflector


On high, it provides daylight type illumination and shuts off street lights lol

i used to be very big into collecting flashlights i mostly bought surefire brand lights. and streamlight brand. but mostly surefire. they are just awesome and one of the best out there!!!! i dont collect them anymore. but its interesting to see others out there with the same hobby.

[scottgt]

we want pics of it in action!!!!!!!

[AUdakota]

nice mag, I am a member over on CPF but I dont think I have ever posted. I currently have a few fenix lights.

[slo-ryd]

Originally Posted by AUdakota

nice mag, I am a member over on CPF but I dont think I have ever posted. I currently have a few fenix lights.

Thanks!

I carry a Fenix P1D Q5 in my pocket everyday, great lights