what tools do i need to mod?

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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i don’t have any tools to mod lights…
and i don’t know what i need to start with…

i can see i need a spanner wrench
can someone suggest the best adjustable spanner ??
i mean the best at a reasonable price…
there’s none at home depot or sears B&M
but online i don’t have a clue which is best

and what other tools are used most often ??

i need to change the o-rings in some zoom lights (18650 and 26650 size)
and i can’t get the zoom slide off ….

how do i get the darn thing off ???

thanks

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Usually, you would need a pair of Needlenose Pliers to remove the pill first. Once the pill is removed, you should be able to remove the zoom slider.

I don’t know of a good recommendation for tools (someone here will be better equipped to offer a good tool kit) but Spanners and Wrenches will most likely prove difficult to contend with.

A good soldering iron and wire strippers will help too.

Cheers

Spas

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Circlip pliers (cheapy at Harbor Freight, for instance), stainless steel hemostats, SS tweezers, or sharpen the tips on some old needlenose pliers.

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Hi there, I work on watches and see smaller adjustable spanners for removing wrist watch backs on eBay all the time. Prices vary, but consider spending a little more then minimum; you will get a sturdier tool and not be buying replacements all the time. Good Luck! Grumppa

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ive got an ancient compass (the kind to draw circles), and i put a nail where the pencil goes. works a treat for removing pills and opening up tail caps

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Circlip pliers and a set of tweezers from intloutdoor are my weapons of choice.

Here’s a thread on zoomy disassembly.

Here’s my thread on assembling a diy host, you’ll see a lot of the tools necessary in here and get an idea of the assembly of a light.