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    McR45 head - anodise or polish?

    Nice! It looks cool bare. I suggest persevering that look with a polished nickel plating.
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    12VDC Power Supply with 15A or Higher Output - Recommendations?

    I went ahead and converted an old PC power supply. The output is only 10 amps at best but it worked just fine during my 1st charge cycle. The output voltage is about 12.6v with no load and 11.6v under load on a 6 cell pack. It was a little of a tight fit with all the wires but seems to stay...
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    Sold/Expired MCR XR CREE LED reflector Centering Rings *Sales Thread*

    Re: MCR XR reflector Centering Rings *Sales Thread* MM, I'll take: 7 x 19mm rings = $23.80 3 x27mm rings = $10.80 Plus Domestic shipping $4 Total = $38.60 :paypal:
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    12VDC Power Supply with 15A or Higher Output - Recommendations?

    Mac and Norm, That helps, I was thinking a binding post was a only a bolt and nut setup. I'll keep my eye out for the combination type (4 or 5 way). Cy, I do have a couple of old computers collecting dust. I may try my own mod on one before for spend the $s on a commercial version. Thanks...
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    12VDC Power Supply with 15A or Higher Output - Recommendations?

    Re: Please Move: 12VDC Power Supply with 15A or Higher Output - Recommendations? Thanks Norm, I'll take a look and see if I can find a Ham supplier in my area. Is the banana connection something that is unusual on PS?
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    12VDC Power Supply with 15A or Higher Output - Recommendations?

    I'm looking to buy a power supply to use with a Duratrax Ice battery charger. Needs to a have a 12 VDC / 15A+ output and I would prefer it have a female banana plug out connection. Any recommendations on a brand/model and a source to buy from? :candle:
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    Project: Modernize a clunker. (LED drop in)

    Cool, please post on what you come up with. Best of Luck!
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    Best LOOKING Flashlight ever !

    I'll have to vote for this Mac creation even though its only a empty shell at the moment.:whistle:
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    Malkoff Reflectors

    This thread http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=97000 discusses sputtering.
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    Best Flashlight for Throw?

    This DX light is is a super thrower and relatively cheap if you have the batteries.
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    Sold/Expired SOLD! Maxblaster W/ FM3H-2 head

    Re: FS: Maxblaster W/ FM3H-2 head Wow! A Maxblaster with a 3" head. Won't last long before it goes.
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    Soldering Emitters to Star Boards

    FlashCrazy, The tip tinner/cleaner paste does a good job of tinning the tip. I have no problems with melting the solder or getting a nice melted ball on the tip. I just can't get pad area to heat up without excessively heating the entire board. The solder just wants to stay on the tip. When I...
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    Soldering Emitters to Star Boards

    I'm having soldering problems and hoping for any tips, tricks or suggestions to help me get on track. Heres my problem: My order of Seoul Stars from LITEmania came unexpectedly as bare emitters and bare boards.:mad: Presenting further practice opportunities for my rudimentary soldering skills...
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    Sold/Expired Nickel Plate Maglites CLOSED 5-12-2007

    Will, Received today. It looks fantastic! Thanks for all the effort to transfer my thoughts into reality.:thumbsup: You did a awesome job. I already have a idea for your next run. Thanks! :twothumbs Mine is the one on the bottom: ]

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