Recent content by themclush
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Inexperienced Stupid Knife Question
I have a handful of knives from the major makers. Current favorite is a "Twitch" from SOG. It is well made and opens at a touch. I don't believe it would be much use in a knife fight, but for those I carry a .45.- themclush
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- Forum: Knives & Multitools
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Hot Stuff
I am very proud that I have built my first LED light, using parts from DealExtreme. I used a Cree Q5 emitter (I think) as I wanted LOTS of light. But why does the thing get so HOT? Modding has come a LONG way since I was young and all we did was cram as many batteries as possible into the...- themclush
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- Forum: Homemade and Modified Flashlights Discussion
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Tekna Mods
Does anyone have any recommendations regarding modding the older Tekna lights? I have a 20 year old MonoLith that I'd like to turn into a 5 watt LED flamethrower, if that is feasible. As I'm new to the world and jargon of LEDs, please offer lots of painful detail. Lushie- themclush
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
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Where to begin
An utter newbie asks: Is there a reference I can use to learn basic LED electronics? For example, what sort of LED I can use with 2 AA cells, and which is the positive contact on the LED - the long or the short? Like I said, newbie! Although I do have an almost pristine Maglight that is 25...- themclush
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
