Yes, I do a lot of programming directly on the machine unless I need the newer software for something more complicated. Check out OMAX waterjets. Their software is truly remarkable.
You should actually be able to download their layout program from the OMAX website if you want to play around. It just won’t let you save anything without registration.
I’m liking where you are going with this. I like the ergonomic switch access. Looks nice and strong too.
How’s the balance? When carried in a relaxed grip, loaded with 8 batteries, does the light aim up, down, or straight ahead?
The weight is just slightly biased towards the head.
First I was, like WTF? How is he able to hold the light up with just 2 fingers…!!! :question:
Then it hit me! LOL! your pic came out upside down and looks like the GT is floating and you are just holding it down :laughing:
What? I’m just holding it with my middle finger hooked around the handle. the pic isn’t upside down looking at it on my iPhone.
I’m interested! I am happy to pay shipping costs to Germany. Maybe there will be a few more people from Europe.
Would it be possible to get two parts from Waterjet moving the handle a bit towards the head and srew it on the first part?
Hmm. Actually now that I think about it this is a great idea. It would also allow for some degree of user adjustment for different sized hands or just personal preference.
Interested depending on price. Currently using a shoulder strap with split rings. Works pretty well.
Tbc, i like your design
It’s simple and effective, clever to use the tripod mount, just slide it on and you can easily reach and operate the switch!
what is the diameter of the bar? Would it be possible to add grips, something like these?
Oh NO! I’ve got FUD! 
If the plate was bored and threaded, the rod could likewise be threaded and then the bolt and/or tool wouldn’t be needed, simply screw the rod into the plate from whichever side you mount it. Right? 2 pieces total with the one screw affixing it to the light.
You could do that Dale. I like hardware better personally as it would be stronger. Like you said before, once the handle is installed it will most likely stay there. Once it’s together it’s one screw to put it on and take it off no matter what.
Right, once on it’s integral and so needed it’s invisible… part of the light.
I made a bronze component to put on mine yesterday, threaded a manganese bronze rod and when I tested it I had a 6” long 1” bar sticking out the side like the handle on a 1” drive impact wrench. That was cool! 
Cut it down of course, to a finned 22x22 heat sink looking finger rest.
Edit: YES, I played the kid and “hosed down” everything in sight with GigaLumens. 
Had to, didn’t I?
Haha. That’s awesome. I’ve been toying with the idea of engraving BFL9000 on mine as a BFG9000 DOOM parody. That would be the perfect setup for it.
I have to admit, after a few seconds of “hosing” and even making the sounds, I caught myself and was embarrassed, even though no one else was around. I supposed I’m beyond help, flashaholic through and through. Woke up this morning and modded a light before making coffee. Sick, I guess.
(Ain’t gonna lie, holding that out-the-side handle and hosing proton’s around the shop was fun, don’t y’all say you wouldn’t have…. 
) This thing is intense inside a corrugated metal building.
Hey I just saw the perfect handle for the GT, something similar to the design of the lemax super 70 handle but instead of the screws it has on the bottom, put a 1/4 screw base, we could even make it in some rigid plastic or polymer to save money and weight! What do you all think?
I like it Alex, looks comfy and should be comparatively cheap to produce. Order em up!
It looks much better than the home made jobbies. :+1:
On post #1, the first two pictures,
The gt looks like it’s got a few scratches near the handle area , did the handle cause this?