Gorgeous creation! So refreshing to see this build and with details. So many great modding ideas/tips in it.
I have to admit that availability of off-the-shelf, high-performance lights has dampened my enthusiasm for flashlight modding. But this build helped remind me that there is still joy in handcrafting an entirely unique light. Congrats Cula!
Tested it thoroughly during a last few days and it meets all of my expectations . Left it at the full throttle for 3 min and then stopped (at room temperature, no air flow), didn’t want to push it any longer. It can handle the heat coming from the emitters, like all of my builds. It is basically a flodder with a very smooth beam (at white wall).
Failed miserably at making a photos of the beam, like I always do .
Thanks again for your comments.
I’ll probably sell this one soon and start a new project. It would be a shame to let this Maglite sit on a shelf unused. That happens to most of my flashlights.
Much respect both for your skills and your decision to see it through, and while money might buy better performance it can’t buy the sense of accomplishment i hope you feel with this build.
Just curious, did you use the Arctic Alumina Thermal Adhesive to glue the threads between the head and driver section? If someone tries to turn the head off it will twist the wires….