I’m not thin skinned my friend. No worries. Just be warned, I may be 100% honest back… LOL.
Fixed it for ya.
More pictures of the handle, than the light please.
Interested
Ok, I’m in the UK and can’t / won’t be buying one, but I have some suggestion if that’s ok?
For the handle, how about making it so that a mtb handlebar grip would fit on it? then it could be chosen by the new owner and would be unique - they are mega cheap too,come in leather, rubber, gel, foam etc etc.
Would also be good for colder climates. Maybe even get them anodised if it wasn’t massive hassle? Being an engineer I guess you may know a ‘plater’ anyway?
like these for example -
No offence ,just being 100% honest , I don’t like it , it looks odd ,it looks like something found at the back of the shed & it’s just makeshift until a proper one can be made.
Aren’t MTB grips sold as a pair? Now, I’ll have to buy a 2nd GT to go with the 2nd grip. :person_facepalming:
Maybe I missed something, but I can’t see how it actually attaches. Is there a shot of the handle without the light that I missed?
The handle attaches with a 1/4-20 socket head cap screw via the tripod mount hole.
TurningChips, PM coming your direction
No offense taken. It’s a prototype, quick and dirty if you will. The purpose is to test function and gauge interest only. A production version would be slimmed down and made pretty.
Will it be anodized as well?
I like your idea with the grips!
As long as I eventually get my GT, I might knock something up for within the UK.
Looks like a nice idea. Looking forward to the refinement. Has to be lined with rubber to not scratch up the anodizing though
Yes. Black anodizing. I’m not sure about HAIII. I doubt it.
It should be, yes.
Good the hear ;)
Thank you
Good looking design so far. What about attaching it with a knob with a 1/4-20 stud on it so it would be tool free?
I haven’t had any scratching yet, even with a little rough handling from another guy at work. I had the same thought. If you’re worried a couple strips of kapton tape or similar would do the trick.
I’m trying to keep it as slim as possible. This would add a large protrusion and significant cost. I want/need this to be an affordable option for you guys. A $100 handle for a $150 light just will not work.
I like the idea of being able to touch the button while holding the handle. Overall I like it. I think seeing it anodized black will definitely sell this even more.
Any idea if we can get knurling on it? Or like G0OSE was hinting at, maybe use a golf club grip on it? Heck I wouldn’t mind a bare one and use some truck bed liner coating.