JA7 Scratch Build (Update 15th July)

Really awesome finish on that! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. 8)

Yep, the truth is best. She already knows you are certifiably crazy anyhow. Wives know, they just don't always let us know that they know.Wink

That pill is AWESOME! Can't wait to see this one finished

This light shows the difference between an artist and a mechanic. I could not have even imagined this.

Indeed! The creative part of my mind is just shrugging and saying things like “Don’t expect things like that from me, buddy!”. :wink:
Great creative work, great mechanical work, I like it very much! :slight_smile:

This is a very different look - I like it a lot!

It will be finished this w/end, no?? :cowboy_hat_face:

JA7, About a year ago I needed that finish on a light for a customer. I spent 2 days with a Wacom tablet, $10K worth of software, lots of $$ in machines and about 4 hours if I recall of machining with tiny ball end mills.... and.... and.... well, I like yours better!!!

That hammered, worn is finish is beautiful! Nicely done sir!

Dan.

Thanks for the awesome encouragement guys. I really didn’t know how this would be received, I’m really surprised. I have been making progress but found the side switch housing to be a stumbling block. Its not the mechanics of it, its more the shape I’m struggling with. Spent few hours carving bits of wax and doing mock ups with clay. I’m looking for a nice strong contrast against the forged texture. As far as a finish goes, I still have a lot to do. Need to finish any touch ups on the body shape before i can tap my threads, sort the switch out, drill through the body and pill, re-cut an Xml star to fit my pill, make 18650 extension and then there is the bezel as well as a couple of patinas for colour, so a few late nights i think. Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement. Will update some pics tomorrow.

LOL :slight_smile:

wow, that’s a completely novel approach! Some really neat methods being used there and I love the monster taps and dies. I think that the pill is probably the best one I’ve seen on BLF - beautiful and functional at the same time!

Very nice work, I am looking forward to the finished light. The use of silver in a flashlight is just great!

updated 1st post July 10th. thanks

I like the way everyone is using the tools and skills they have to do different things. It really has been fantastic watching the other mode take shape. Well done sir.

Looking good. :slight_smile:

Just broke my hammer. In hindsight I guess superglue was not the best thing to keep the head on. I may have to go try my luck at casting.

Time for a new handle, eh?

Love the deep peening texture on this build, really unlike I’ve ever seen. Fix the handle fast!

Post one Updated With the cast.

Just wanted to say awesome build JA7! Looking forward to the finished product!

Have you got a handle on this?

Well done on the casting. I’m starting to think that maybe you are really a mad Jeweler?