8th Old Lumens Challenge is CLOSED !!!

Giveaways and Contests
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I would say since it is pre made specifically for a flashlight , no. Not up to me though - just an observation.
Of course a plumbing fitting is also pre made, but it’s not made for a flashlight and there is the difference. Maybe you could find a threaded ‘bung’ or ‘stopper’ from a plumbers/electrical merchant like this sort of thing ? - search google for ‘brass conduit plug’ to see more types

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Short answer - sorry no

Long answer - I was going to automatically say no but went back and checked the rules from previous years. Justin did allow P60's to be used (but ONLY P60) I guess because they were popular. The P60 was omitted last year. So it wasn't an easy clear answer. It was your own wording that tipped me off - "It would be convenient....". Convenience is using machines or existing lights (both the other categories). Well this comp is named a 'challenge'....

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That is what I thought and I have an alternate plan, but I thought I would check first.

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Good clarification - that had been my assumption as well, in regards both to a Convoy S2+ pill and an S2+ triple spacer that I found in my parts bin. Basically my reasoning was, other than the listed items from the first post ("reflectors, drivers, LEDs, O-rings, switches, lenses, clips, sheet metal and tubes etc") if it's made for a flashlight, it's out.

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I am in, just havent decide exactly what to build yet.
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/63295

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Good to have you on board grin

I did a small edit to help make it clearer regarding existing flashlight parts.

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And to expand upon that…. if a factory made flashlight reflector or lens is okay one would assume that includes an optic. ??? But pretty much no other part made for a flashlight.

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Correct. I made another small edit.

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:+1: Good show!

Now to see if my mental visuals can come together.

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I started a topic for this build over here….

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Unfortunately I have injured my shoulder so no hand tools for me this year but please sign me up for the modification category:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/63305

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Sorry to hear about your shoulder YuvalS but glad it hasn't stopped you from entering the competition.

Welcome to both you and MtnDon

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I’m in! Good luck to all of the contestants. I can’t wait to see what ya’ll come up with.

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Great work! Some promising looking sponsors and prizes.

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Got several ideas in my head, will join after I decided which one to build.

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I’m in for the Handmade category :smiley: CNCman's entry to the 8th annual BLF/O-L contest [ Handmade - FINISHED - ]

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Going to give it a try with machine build . I have a couple ideas , so I best start getting materials together.

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You will have to change your Username :)

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You will have to change your Username :slight_smile:

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Yes to this. :slight_smile: