The BLF DIY Forum First Annual Scratch made light contest - CONTEST IS DONE - WINNERS are Announced! in the OP

I hope to get mine started this weekend. I still have some issues with a switch, and have no lens for it yet. I’ll probably just cut a piece of plexi for now.

What size lens? Maybe one of us has one?

Well, I think if I had a choice, I would take the holiday too. Hope you have a good and safe holiday.

The lens would need to be 55-56mm in order to work. I have glass Mag replacements but they were too small.

I got my entry in but you don’t have me on the list. I’m in the list of threads though. Finished and already gifted :wink:

Here’s a hardcoated acrylic lens in 55mm at flashlightlens.com for under $4.00. They claim it’s the best of both worlds. FlashlightLens.com - Your source for high quality glass and acrylic flashlight lenses. - Flashlightlens.com - Online Store

Why are you guys helping relic38. What hope have l got if he finishes his light or for that matter unfinished light? I’m sorry to tell you Mr relic but they are out off stock on that lens or any size close to it. I have one here I will post you that I personally guarantee you wont see until after the closing date of the comp. I should also add that I may have to pull out off this comp as I am a DNF. No don’t jump to conclusions, I’m not scared of any opposition. Well not much. OK you win, no sour grapes from me buddy.

Relic38, as you well know, some people have been known to skimp on breakfast. I think Mr Moose has Fruit Loops regularly. That, or some bizarre berry found only in rare secret places of the outback so I guess he’s getting his dietary hallucinogens.

Hehe, I think I’ll need all the help I can get :smiley:
Fortunately for me, I am in the handmade category and do not have to directly compete with your turning skills. I’ve got bullets, guns and lights made from batteries that use batteries (circular reference? ) to contend with… and those are just the ones that are already done!

Dale, that’s great, I think it will work for this light. There’s a UCLp option at 54.85mm that might work too. :beer:
Edit: Ordered one of each, hoping the UCLp fits, but the Hardcoat is a backup.

My sincere apologies Mr relic38. I honestly thought you were competing against me. I rescind all negative comments made and my vote will go towards your light and not another certain other member who has accused me of being on some sort off berries. My pain killers are 100% made in a factory. Cheers all.

Relic -

I have a 60mm. Probably too big but if not, it's all yours.

bigglassFoy

Said factory in a secret location… in the outback.

I finally got in all my parts in… only took three weeks for the Parcel Smashers to get a padded envelope from Oregon to Texas. Fedex lost a package for over two weeks (delivery time was quoted as two days).

Hint, my reflector weighs over 3 pounds… 1500 grams for you Eurotypes.

I’m thinking”Star Trek, The Planet Killer”. Can’t wait. Woohoo!

Pheeew. I thought I had competition again. I panicked when I read the above. I went and checked, your in the hand built category. Lucky me unlucky other guys in hand built.

Rufus, you would be amazed what grows in the outback. Red dust and salt bush. I havent tried that combination. I’ll send a batch over and let you report back. Cheers guys.

I guess that if the light has to be pulled along by pack-horses it’s still classed as portable??? lol :beer:

Thanks Foy for the offer :beer: , but I ordered the FLL lenses which should work well enough.

O-L should have added a rule; no DIY lighthouses :smiley:

TP has BIG Hands.Wink And I can’t DQ him, he’s within driving distance…Surprised

Just posted an update to my build. I finally got around to working on it. Enjoy! :beer: