I guess it is Kosher, but I am afraid the machine made and hand made categories will be boring with a single participant each :(
Yes, our participation rate so far this year is disheartening 
“never-never land of lousy backcountry cell service” MTNDon
That’s a good thing.
The sooner they introduce the prizes, the more people join
I’m not sure I can make it this year. I’ve accumulated parts for many builds but not sure I can swing the time investment.
Updated gchart's category.
We parked the trailer on the top of a canyon wall rather than down in the canyon. I am connected to a tower 30 miles away. Sort of. It is hovering around -112dBm, plus or minus 8 or 9.
Whew, that sounds like an adventure. I’m jealous!!
A bump… Sponsor and prize information has been updated. See top of post #1
Or just click this link The 9th BLF Old Lumens Challenge is Now closed! Sponsors and judges thread. Results are in!
Hey great! I will add you to the machine made category, with a note that it is tentative. If you decide to switch that can be done anytime. When you start a build thread I will link to it. I see you started a build thread.
I’m in, modified light category.
Minor rules question: If I were to have a mold for something 3d-printed, and I used that to cast an item in resin or silicone, would that be considered outsourcing? I would be doing and documenting the casting process, but I’d be having my friend print the mold. It’s not the only method I have to accomplish this step, but I think it would be the best and easiest. If the rules are an issue I’ll try another method.
As Isee it, mold is more like a tool than part of the light so IMHO there is no issue using a bought/ordered mold but let's hear the judges opinion
Everydaysurvivalgear and I have exchanged thoughts on this.
We believe that it is okay to use a tool or to incorporate an object (parts) in a challenge entry as long as that item is a stock item, not custom-made by someone else special for you.
For example, in some of his projects, Old Lumens himself used copper discs which he bought from Bopper Metal Supply. I have used some copper discs from them after Justin suggested them as a good source. Many different sizes and thicknesses are available. However, it would be wrong to have anyone else cut some discs from a copper bar or sheet for me as a special service. Does that make sense?
Makes sense and fair enough. I’ll figure out another way to do what I want, which is to insulate the top end of my cell carrier. Thanks for the ruling
Also, we are just over halfway through the contest!
I have just brought a shed or house depending on how you look at it on a 1000m² block. Plenty of room for a workshop including a forge. I get keys next week so I may still have time for a simple build.
Updated the list of entrants
I think I have everyone listed and a link to their project topic. Not everyone has sent me a PM so if I have missed posting someone’s entry please PM me. There are many days I don’t peruse all the new posts