I replaced the radiator in a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country with 150,000 miles last summer for $65 (eBay). It’s the kid’s car and the job was pretty straightforward even though I’ve never replaced a radiator before. There was a good YouTube video or 2 that helped tremendously.
I figured with the money I saved I don’t feel as bad buying some more flashlights! 
Good luck with yours CNCman.
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It is out, waiting on hoses to arrive tomorrow. Had part is done, I think LOL.
After Katrina our kids moved back in with us for a year. During that time I had to learn a lot about cars. I could not afford those bills. You are correct about more light money ! 
Convoy 3X21A SBT90.2 red 
wow! thats a strong red light
thanks for the impressive photos
what are some of the advantages of Red light,
for your application?
Mostly for fun and to preserve my night vision
definitely looks fun,
dont know if it preserves night vision… when it is so bright… lol
fwiw, there are physical benefits from red light also… helps heal cuts and bruises faster, eliminates headaches…
can also energize mitochondria in our blood, for enhanced ATP energy production
google red light therapy for more info
Thx for the tip :+1: and i will add, mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell :disguised_face:
I got a new chair today.
I had a ancient small wooden chair for many years in my 2m2 hobby allowance hidden behind the cupboard, until recently I developed severe back aches after hobbying a couple of hours. So no hobby for me anymore or buy a better chair. Well, here it is, a reasonable quality reasonably priced office chair, adjustable everything, great back support, feels like a king. One drawback, it does not really fit. Once seated, everything is fine, but sitting down or leaving the chair requires some level of acrobatics.
So next project: build a smaller integrating sphere 
. It is the square thing north-west of the chair covered in flashlights, it is now a 50cm sphere, I think I will make a smaller 40cm one sometime this winter, so that everything fits again.
(at some gloryfying moment in the future I will tidy it up over there)
LOL!, your chair is too big for your mess 
congrats on the upgrade(s) to your hobby corner
djozz, you need a raise, it’s about time, you deserve a 3m3 allowance. Tell the boss we say so.
You are right, I will tell my son to clear out the playing rug and his Lego and I will sell the Gerbil.
Hmm, a 1 meter sphere… 
Hey, if your flashlight-surface gets smaller, I have space for flashlights over here
Today I received in the mail the Convoy M26C with the GT-FC40 Emitter. Very pleased with this light overall. My excuse for buying it was I had a 26650 not being used.
I also received a cool little knife. OTF double-action keychain size. Awesome deal for 13 USD.
I hope your new chair resolves your back pain.
This mention of your hobby space is also a reminder to me; how fortunate I am with the space I have available for my workshop.
If the new chair is any good, it just might.
I switched recliners, and after adding some extra cushioning, the vast majority of my back pain has gone away. 
I must admit that I have a mini-workbench in our sleeping room, with a big vice, a small drill-press, a small type band saw and a disc sander. But my girlfriend nowadays works from home most of the days so the equipment is stowed away and the workbench is her office now 
(she brings in more money than me so that is fair enough )
But on the scarce days that I’m alone at home I can use it all and the whole house is my workshop :partying_face:
Let me see how many flashlights I can identify there….
Got my Lumintop Ant Man today.
First impression: nice but it performs under specs, and they missed some opportunities.
On the best 14500 out there, Vapcell H10, I only get 120lumen/67kcd. On the golden Vapcell only 100 lumen. Maybe a tail spring bypass could boost it a bit but I doubt that even de specs can be met with that. The current on the H10 is only 800mA, sounds like going 14500 causes a voltage-struggle getting the laser going, seems that Lumintop did not make a boost-driver for this one.
The beam is pretty nice, no rings or anything. The tint is typical LEP: 7600K, 63CRI, duv +0.013. Nothing wrong with that for a thrower.
Disappointing to me, the projection lens is only 13.5mm diameter while easily a 16mm lens would have fit. This would have produced 40% more kcd.
The ring is blue GITD stuff.
The phosfor looks like many other LEP’s, it is the back-illuminated type.
The size is a bit larger than a Convoy T2, but it still feels compact to me.
But what I like best about the Ant Man is the design, it is the best looking flashlight that I have ever owned, reminds me of the old Foursevens Quark AA, but nicer!
Nice, djozz 
Thanks for the overview!!
So, does it have 1 mode only? And will you show us some bemashots when the night comes? Pleaaaase? 
Yes, one mode on a forward clicky. I will do some shots from the balcony tonight