Modding Mag 3D Tailcap with the Lathe

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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Hey all. I'm modding a 3d Mag and will be using 3 26650 batteries in it for now because that's what I have. The batteries are too long, so a tail cap mod needed to be done. I ended up not cutting the spring at all. I just had to open the diameter up and make the hole a little deeper.

Here's a short video of the lathe (My wife calls her Carol) in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt7X8idDjVo

Some pics...

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I must say, your video editing is as impressive as your machine work.

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Thanks for the compliment. I still have a lot to learn (for both). In fact, the more I learn about machining, the more humble I become. Professional machinists are really amazing.

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what lathe is that ? looks like a precision Mathews ?

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Yes it is. It's a PM1127VF-LB to be exact. I am very pleased with the lathe. So so on the customer service though.

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Nice job and nice lathe. That’s exactly the same way I do a 2D Maglite using 32650’s. I have also cut a 3D mag down to size to fit 2 32650’s with out any spring mods. I like the looks of the 3D better, you end up with a lot more knurling on the tube but takes a lot longer to cut and re-thread.

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Thanks. Where do you buy your 32650's? I've hem haw'd around having read good and bad about them. Are you happy with the ones you have?

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Thanks for the video. Love the mod.