Why low numbers entering the O-L contest?

Giveaways and Contests
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:+1:

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:smiley: i should have worded that better :partying_face: (meant to say moving to another province

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I never got my prize and the offered to cover the cost but its not his fault, So i said no.

I don’t enter for a prize i entered to see what i could create. My wood working skills where zero (I once made a box at school 18+ years ago lol) and i am happy with what i made cause i didn’t think i could make something that complex.
Plus the fact my finger was stuffed didn’t help.

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I think there are several reasons for the poor turn out. I’d rather discuss in pm’s though. Its a shame I cant just walk round the corner and discuss this over a coffee.
Kudos to CRX and team for making and putting in the effort to get the show on the road.

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Like Clemence, life is too busy to spend days and nights in my little cave behind the cupboard. I have a family that requires extra attention and maintenance, but if ever that becomes easier I will join the contest, if it still exists. In the meantime a big thanks to CRX and the others who try to keep this alive!

That said, I just came up with a contest-idea that is not extremely time-consuming, I may enter anyway one of these days :slight_smile:

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I voted “I plan to enter but haven’t got around to it”! :innocent:

After seeing the thread again last night, I realized I could be doing a mod :stuck_out_tongue:

I have the host, I need the parts and I’m taking care of it!
In case they arrive before the deadline of the contest, I’ll enter!
If not…well, I’ll just check what the contesters are doing :wink:

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For me it’s just lack of time, especially in the run up to Christmas with too many other competing things, need to build the nativity set, make up the parts for the christmas craft fair, etc.

Perhaps if it was scheduled in the new year next time? I was annoying at myself for not finishing my entry last year, but didn’t have the time in the end.

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I voted “I don’t feel I’m skilled enough, don’t do modding or can’t afford it”

I don’t think I am skilled enough to win, however I am good enough to make the winner earn it :smiling_imp:

Money is a problem as is the health of both my wife and myself, but I am not alone there.

Life has really got in the way over the last few years, I hope that there is one next year as things seem to be picking up, both health and financial :+1:

Cheers David

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I voted for too busy, but it’s not quite accurate. I bought my house in September, and all of my tools are packed up. I have to install laminate flooring in two more rooms before I can set up any working space.

Probably the next obstacle for me is MTN.E being perpetually out of stock :frowning:

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It is like entering a painting competition with Hopper, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Michelangelo. To name a few.
On a very, very, good day I might produce an Appel, but I guess it will be more like Kindergarten hand painting.

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Yes, you’re right of course :slight_smile: That shows an interest in the thread but it doesn’t show my enthusiasm for the competition itself, which is what i meant even though i didn’t imply it correctly. However, i’ve just realised the way to do that is to simply enter, even with something as basic as an LED swap, to increase the number of entrants. And so, i shall.
Thanks for guiding me there :slight_smile:

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I chose that I don’t have time… likely, I should have picked that I don’t have the skills. I started a couple years ago and gave it up. I did not have a good torch and required one for my design. I love the hand made category and could never complete.

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This runs until the end of February. Would the end of March make it better? Or worse?

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I’m planning to enter with a mod, just have to decide which one.

There would be a SP70 mod (3 or 4 XHP70.2) or a build with eight quad Carclo optics that I’m about to start in the new year.

I like the contest but the problem is that machine made is only for people with a lathe and the hand made category allows no parts like battery tubes.

I’m not skilled enough to build a flashlight without a threaded battery tube.

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Agreed, I do not have a way to make threads that are good. I started a light that was going to be a large gauge copper wire battery tube and all parts were going to be silver soldered together including the wire wrap tube. But, I did not and do not have a good enough oxy torch to solder it all up… I may try again, as I have the torch and hoses, but do not have the gas cylinders and they are just to expensive to lease in the US for a hobby.

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I would think a pre-threaded pipe would be allowed.

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Yes absolutely. Didn’t DBSAR make a light using assorted pipe nipples and fittings a few years ago… contest 2 or 3 I think?

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i’m not a modder or builder, just a user

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There are a few ways to make hand made lights without any machines or threaded parts, some examples of techniques I have used in the past for ideas:

Press/ Friction fit:

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Bayonet Twist & Catch:

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Using Plumbing or Electrical threaded parts:

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Sealed units:

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Well, hell.

I happen to be in direct contact with Mr. Old Lumens himself and his opinion is excuses are like a55holes, everybody has one. Just do what your time allows and show it off. Wrong time of the year? Too busy? It is what it is so just do it!

Forget prizes, forget pride or perfection… the real reward is in accomplishment. Getting involved and creating with your own two hands. Doesn’t have to be epic, doesn’t have to rewrite the origins book, just get involved.

Make Justin proud and rebuild a Maglite… :smiley: