MtnDon:
A question regarding parts eligibility in the Hand Made Class....
I am well aware that flashlight heads, body tubes and tail caps CANNOT be used in the Hand Made Class.
What about a part like the brass PILL from a ConvoyS2? It would be a convenient way to mount a driver. The other parts used in conjunction with the pill would be formed from sheet metal or plumbing parts.
Thank you.
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'....
MtnDon
(Don Miller)
August 23, 2020, 11:54pm
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That is what I thought and I have an alternate plan, but I thought I would check first.
Scallywag
(Scallywag)
August 23, 2020, 11:56pm
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G0OSE:
MtnDon:
A question regarding parts eligibility in the Hand Made Class…
I am well aware that flashlight heads, body tubes and tail caps CANNOT be used in the Hand Made Class.
What about a part like the brass PILL from a ConvoyS2? It would be a convenient way to mount a driver. The other parts used in conjunction with the pill would be formed from sheet metal or plumbing parts.
Thank you.
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
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.
grin
(grin)
August 24, 2020, 12:03am
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I am in, just havent decide exactly what to build yet.
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/63295
Good to have you on board grin
I did a small edit to help make it clearer regarding existing flashlight parts.
MtnDon
(Don Miller)
August 24, 2020, 1:56pm
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You may use some manufactured components such as reflectors, drivers, LEDs, O-rings, switches, lenses, clips, sheet metal and tubes etc.
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.
Correct. I made another small edit.
MtnDon
(Don Miller)
August 24, 2020, 3:07pm
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Good show!
Now to see if my mental visuals can come together.
MtnDon
(Don Miller)
August 24, 2020, 6:40pm
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I started a topic for this build over here….
Here we go. My official start to my entry in this years hand made class.
I’ll save the space in this post to add the completed light to at the end, assuming I make it through to the end.
NOTE: Some of the parts I made first were remade for the final version. In the following posts if the images are small it is because I resized the image display on those parts I later re-made.
Here is the completed light, unless I tweak things or make changes.
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YuvalS
(YuvalS)
August 24, 2020, 6:41pm
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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
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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gchart
(gchart)
August 25, 2020, 7:50pm
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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.
Yup, this is it for now. I really have no idea what I’m building. Only that I will build something. Probably not as elaborate this year.
Scallywag
(Scallywag)
August 25, 2020, 9:50pm
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Great work! Some promising looking sponsors and prizes.
lumenzilla
(lumenzilla)
August 29, 2020, 9:35am
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Got several ideas in my head, will join after I decided which one to build.
CNCman
(CNCman)
August 29, 2020, 7:43pm
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Rdubya18
(Rdubya18)
August 29, 2020, 8:15pm
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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.
YuvalS
(YuvalS)
August 29, 2020, 8:44pm
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You will have to change your Username :)
MRsDNF
(MRsDNF)
August 29, 2020, 11:04pm
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You will have to change your Username
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Yes to this.
Joshk
(Joshk)
August 29, 2020, 11:16pm
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