Having a hard time deciding. Functional is a given but then there’s funky, foolish, fun, fantasmagorical, and I’m thinking flexible too. Phooey, I’m flummoxed.
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Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Do we have to be certain on the category before we start? I will opt for hand made, which I have been put into.. But working with a dremel, knowing I have a bench-grinder,drill press and various other stuff at my side. I +may+ end up using those tools instead for certain tasks depending on how the build turns out and if I get too fed up with the Dremel, for the sake of using the dremel. So there is a possibility that I will disqualify for the "hand made" category and end up in the "machine made" category despite doing a 98,5% "hand-made" light... I assume that is OK as long as Im honest about it? It would be nice to be able to do the decisions while doing the build, depending on how things turns out. I have no idea how I will do certain things on the light yet. And if I get the feeling that I am using a stone in order to knock a nail into wood, I may end up picking up the hammer that is easily available...
Sure, go ahead and take the easy way.
As long as you let us know, but I think you should stick to hand made and use that "portable grinder" in the photo.
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As long as you let us know, but I think you should stick to hand made and use that “portable grinder” in the photo.
The pictures was found online.
Ill probably stick to hand made, and a dremel/drill, despite that I personally would not consider a bench grinder any less hand-made than using a dremel for the same purpose.
Im up for a challenge though, and I will stick to the rules!
i was thinking of entering the handmade, but i guess im not creative enough, because i cant think of any good ideas...
You can do it man.. Perhaps a leisurely stroll though the hardware store will get your creative juices flowing.
nickelflipper wrote:
Assuming I can come up with something reasonable , I'll give the handmade category a go.
Rock on Kent... I am so glad to have you aboard ship!!
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I have used that first style hand drill so many times in my youth. I can't tell you how many holes I have drilled with that thing, during my teen years.
I still have one of the second style. It's an original, with the wooden handle and I have used it on mods before.
But I love that hand grinder. I just can't imagine how sore the hands were, of the person who had to do the turning, while the other person got to hold the part that was being ground. I imagine it was only one guy doing both, but it would be funny to think of having to take the flip of a coin, to decide who got the dirty work and who just held the part.
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Rock on Kent… I am so glad to have you aboard ship!!
Hey VOB, at least with the handmade category, I can make a mistake and call it character, or art… hehe. Looking forward to a VOB creation hot off the lathe, they’re super!
6/7/13: The Contest begins on Midnight UTC 06/08/2013 and runs until Midnight UTC 07/15/2013 (hope that helps). Do not start your build before the contest starts.
I see no reason that the contest should not start when the entry period closes, so I moved the date up a day. That at least gives some people some Saturday time.
Contestants, remember when you post your build thread, to send me a PM with the link to it. I will put all of the links in one post here, so that Judges and other members have one easy access point to build threads.
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You know what, put me down for the hand made category. I'm not sure what I will do yet, but I got about a month and a week to figure it out
Edit: am I allowed to use a welder in this category?
I don't know about the welder. Like I told another member, go ahead and take the easy way, (I'm just kidding)... I would like to seee you use a torch and rod to weld. It's possible you know. Done it many times. If you want in, it's ok, just try to stick with hand made if you are in that category. Of course, a welder does peak my curiosity.
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just running ideas through my head at this point. when i think machine made i think lathes, drill press, cnc... i work day to day using my hands as a welder. but now i think about it more, solder and/or brazing would make more sense for materials more suited to the end product
I think of a welder as a tool for making a stronger joint. As long as the fitting is done by hand/dremel/drill, who cares how you make it stick together? Just no cut off saws.
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Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
like i said, im just running ideas threw my head at this point. i got some ideas of what i will do, but nothing definite. just seeing how far i can push my luck
My thread is there .
I’m already quite curious about all the cool things people will come up with!
(And hope I will not embarrass myself to much mith my handicrafting skills. A 5 years old would be proud! :P)
Make your build. Everyone's build will be different. Can't worry about what "the other guy" is doing, just do your thing and it will be unique, because you made it.
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Boy I hope everyone is visiting the build threads. There is some awesome stuff going on around here!!
I am so glad to see some really great hand made lights being done, but where are the machine made guys? Haven’t heard a whisper out of ‘em.
I’m here. I cant get onto Photobucket at the moment. What the hand built guys are doing so far is more creative than 100 off me. I’ really diggin there ideas.
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Having a hard time deciding. Functional is a given but then there’s funky, foolish, fun, fantasmagorical, and I’m thinking flexible too. Phooey, I’m flummoxed.
Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Scott
As long as you let us know, but I think you should stick to hand made and use that "portable grinder" in the photo.
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Put me down for an entry the Hand Made category.
I have a concept, but the execution may be a bit awkward.
Here are some concepts that are not mine:
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The pictures was found online.
Ill probably stick to hand made, and a dremel/drill, despite that I personally would not consider a bench grinder any less hand-made than using a dremel for the same purpose.
Im up for a challenge though, and I will stick to the rules!
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You can do it man.. Perhaps a leisurely stroll though the hardware store will get your creative juices flowing.
Rock on Kent... I am so glad to have you aboard ship!!
In Him (Jesus Christ) was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
http://asflashlights.com/ Everyday Carry Flashlights, plus Upgrades for Maglite.
I have used that first style hand drill so many times in my youth. I can't tell you how many holes I have drilled with that thing, during my teen years.
I still have one of the second style. It's an original, with the wooden handle and I have used it on mods before.
But I love that hand grinder. I just can't imagine how sore the hands were, of the person who had to do the turning, while the other person got to hold the part that was being ground. I imagine it was only one guy doing both, but it would be funny to think of having to take the flip of a coin, to decide who got the dirty work and who just held the part.
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My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
Kent
6/7/13: The Contest begins on Midnight UTC 06/08/2013 and runs until Midnight UTC 07/15/2013 (hope that helps). Do not start your build before the contest starts.
I see no reason that the contest should not start when the entry period closes, so I moved the date up a day. That at least gives some people some Saturday time.
List of contestants as of now:
Hand Made
relic38
Slim Pickens
mattthemuppet
NightCrawl
Rufusbduck
FlashPilot
ruffles
RaceR86
kbark
djozz
JohnnyMac
baterija
FmC
dave_
eebowler
nickelflipper
texaspyro
Hopback
Suncoaster
Machine Made
MRsDNF
Chicago X
vestureofblood
lunaras
Serifus
Contestants, remember when you post your build thread, to send me a PM with the link to it. I will put all of the links in one post here, so that Judges and other members have one easy access point to build threads.
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We need Suncoaster on your list unless he has pulled the pin? Hand built. Thanks Suncoaster for joining in.
djozz quotes, "it came with chinese lettering that is chinese to me".
"My man mousehole needs one too"
old4570 said "I'm not an expert , so don't suffer from any such technical restrictions".
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GAME ON!!!!!
In Him (Jesus Christ) was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
http://asflashlights.com/ Everyday Carry Flashlights, plus Upgrades for Maglite.
The hardest part is to decide between flood and throw
My thread can be found here
Not much there, just a little (coppery) taste.
Good luck to all!
Welcome the night.
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I have started to add Contestant links to this thread in Post#3
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Here is my thread!
BLF LED database – collaboration spreadsheet and latest news about where to buy LEDs
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/19342
You know what, put me down for the hand made category. I'm not sure what I will do yet, but I got about a month and a week to figure it out
Edit: am I allowed to use a welder in this category?
-the- Throw calculator - Pulsars list
Hardest part is to stop adding new ideas in time to finish.
Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Scott
My PayPal address: oldlumens (insert the @ sign here) gmail.com
My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
just running ideas through my head at this point. when i think machine made i think lathes, drill press, cnc... i work day to day using my hands as a welder. but now i think about it more, solder and/or brazing would make more sense for materials more suited to the end product
-the- Throw calculator - Pulsars list
I think of a welder as a tool for making a stronger joint. As long as the fitting is done by hand/dremel/drill, who cares how you make it stick together? Just no cut off saws.
Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Scott
My PayPal address: oldlumens (insert the @ sign here) gmail.com
My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
like i said, im just running ideas threw my head at this point. i got some ideas of what i will do, but nothing definite. just seeing how far i can push my luck
-the- Throw calculator - Pulsars list
Ok if I use tools to make a mitre box for the hacksaw?
Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Scott
Cut the stuff "by eye".
My PayPal address: oldlumens (insert the @ sign here) gmail.com
My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
My thread is there .
I’m already quite curious about all the cool things people will come up with!
(And hope I will not embarrass myself to much mith my handicrafting skills. A 5 years old would be proud! :P)
Got a good head-start on my build, updated my thread with a few initial pics.
With this weather, I think I’ll get a fair bit more done on it today….
…unless I
too much lol.
Boy I hope everyone is visiting the build threads. There is some awesome stuff going on around here!!
I am so glad to see some really great hand made lights being done, but where are the machine made guys? Haven't heard a whisper out of 'em.
My PayPal address: oldlumens (insert the @ sign here) gmail.com
My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
They will wait until the last day and let the machines do all the work!
Just kiddin guys! My idea don't seem so cool after Marvin the Martians ray gun and the stack of d's host...
-the- Throw calculator - Pulsars list
Make your build. Everyone's build will be different. Can't worry about what "the other guy" is doing, just do your thing and it will be unique, because you made it.
My PayPal address: oldlumens (insert the @ sign here) gmail.com
My YouTube Flashlight Video Channel
The BLF Modding Links Thread
I’m here. I cant get onto Photobucket at the moment. What the hand built guys are doing so far is more creative than 100 off me. I’ really diggin there ideas.
djozz quotes, "it came with chinese lettering that is chinese to me".
"My man mousehole needs one too"
old4570 said "I'm not an expert , so don't suffer from any such technical restrictions".
Old-Lumens. Highly admired and cherished member of Budget Light Forum. 11.5.2011 - 20.12.16. RIP.
Two parts to every build.
Three Tanna leaves to give him life, nine to give him movement. But what if he eats the whole bag?
Scott
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