This was talked about somewhere already. There will be a 82 degree countersink on both sides of the plate to be used with a flat head screw instead of a socket head to make it reversible.
Here’s a photo of the bracket design slimmed down a bit. I won’t have time to cut another one out today but maybe I’ll make a trip over to the shop tomorrow depending on what the weather brings. We have a possible ice storm coming in and I’m not wrapping my car around a tree for a flashlight handle. Otherwise it will wait till Monday since my Steelers play at 1:00 Sunday.
Edit: Crap. Made a mistake and did the radius on the wrong side on the bottom. Will correct that now.
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.
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.
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?
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?