I just picked up a nice old 4D Kel-Lite at the flea market for $3! (woo hoo!!!) I brought it home, cleaned the inside out a bit and dropped some fresh cell in it and BAM!, it works fine. It even has a halogen bulb. Very yellow and splotchy beam though.
So, now the bad part. The lens is trashed, but I just ordered a glass Mag-Lite lens that is the same size. Where my problem lies is with the refelctor. It is in pretty bad shape finish wise. Is there anywhere I can get a replacement reflector for this classic lite? How about refinishing?
I'd like to convert it to a Luxeon, but it seems most of the Luxeon conversions are designed specifically for the Mag-Lite style bulb holder. I'd like at LEAST a 3W, but what i'd really like is a K2. The only drop in PR style conversion I have seen until now is the 1W one I stole out of my little Craftsman light and teh funky dual 1W Luxeon where they are back to back. My Craftsman 'bulb' is currently in a 1950's vintage Chrome Rayovac 3D flashlight. I'd like something a little more serious for the Kel-Lite.
Ay suggestion for a nice mod that doesn't require a mchine shop would be most appreciated. The Kel-Lite is late model one with the improved switch with the red button flash function. If the mod uses readily available plastic reflector, I could solder to the contact in lieu of using the original metal reflector.
I hope to hear some great ideas from all of you flashaholics.
Cheers!
Greg
So, now the bad part. The lens is trashed, but I just ordered a glass Mag-Lite lens that is the same size. Where my problem lies is with the refelctor. It is in pretty bad shape finish wise. Is there anywhere I can get a replacement reflector for this classic lite? How about refinishing?
I'd like to convert it to a Luxeon, but it seems most of the Luxeon conversions are designed specifically for the Mag-Lite style bulb holder. I'd like at LEAST a 3W, but what i'd really like is a K2. The only drop in PR style conversion I have seen until now is the 1W one I stole out of my little Craftsman light and teh funky dual 1W Luxeon where they are back to back. My Craftsman 'bulb' is currently in a 1950's vintage Chrome Rayovac 3D flashlight. I'd like something a little more serious for the Kel-Lite.
Ay suggestion for a nice mod that doesn't require a mchine shop would be most appreciated. The Kel-Lite is late model one with the improved switch with the red button flash function. If the mod uses readily available plastic reflector, I could solder to the contact in lieu of using the original metal reflector.
I hope to hear some great ideas from all of you flashaholics.
Cheers!
Greg