Custom Ti RCR123 Light

Occasionally, one gets to make a light without much direction from the customer, other than, "Hey, I've got a piece of Ti, can you make a light out of it?"

Well, yes, we can make a small light out of it, so we swapped some nice Starrett tools from the customer, along with his piece of Ti, in exchange for this:



It's a RCR123 light, with a NG750 converter, Khatod smooth 17mm reflector, 2mm thick mineral lens, and O-rings.





A little consultation with the customer revealed that he was willing to forego any lanyard attachment device, so I make a concave indentation in the tail. Just had to use this technique somewhere. :devil:

The finish is matte due to polishing the surface down to 8 micron with silicon carbide sandpaper. It is the last step before polishing, so the customer can keep it as is, or very easily polish it himself.

We'll see how lazy/ambitious he is, should he decide to post here later.

Very sweet indeed, awesome work as always Fred.....And BIG congrats to the new owner.

Fred, I bought 10 feet of Titanium that could use some machine work! I know, I KNOW! Then set up my Lathe and do it myself. But you do such great work? :kiss: HEHE! :duck:

Seriously, the light is BEAUTIFUL! :twothumbs Those tappered tear drops must take quite a bit of time but I like the look. :rock:

kenster said:

Fred, I bought 10 feet of Titanium that could use some machine work! I know, I KNOW! Then set up my Lathe and do it myself. But you do such great work? :kiss: HEHE! :duck:

Seriously, the light is BEAUTIFUL! :twothumbs Those tappered tear drops must take quite a bit of time but I like the look. :rock:

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Put me down for a Kenster Ti one-off....

Awesome work as always Fred:thumbsup:

Tim, it will take me a long time to catch up with Fred.

The finish is cool. Looks similiar to a light bead blast and the brighter finish of the metal in the grooves adds a wonderful accent!

kenster said:

Fred, I bought 10 feet of Titanium that could use some machine work! I know, I KNOW! Then set up my Lathe and do it myself. But you do such great work? :kiss: HEHE! :duck:

Seriously, the light is BEAUTIFUL! :twothumbs Those tappered tear drops must take quite a bit of time but I like the look. :rock:

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Ken,

I'm sure that we could arrange something. Ti paperweights are so passe, especially when they are 10' long.

Send me a piece and some drawings and a blank check--I'll do my best.

Fred,
Thanks for creating a Killer" one of a kind Custom "Ti light!
It been worth the wait!

I look forward to getting my hands on it:twothumbs:twothumbs

A review will come shortly after I receive it!! (with Beamshots)

griff said:

Fred,
Thanks for creating a Killer" one of a kind Custom "Ti light!
It been worth the wait!

I look forward to getting my hands on it:twothumbs:twothumbs

A review will come shortly after I receive it!! (with Beamshots)

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Mike,

My pleasure and my apologies for the delay. Looking forward to your feedback.

Send it my way when you are tired of it Griff.....

She's a BEAUTY there, Fred! :thumbsup:
john

Can't see the pics for some reason....I'll have to try later...


Karl

U N B E L I E V A B L E
Great Job FRED!!!
Can you say>>>>>>>>>>>>Craftsmanship
This light is perfect from stem to stern
Fred's photography can't be improved on but here's
some size comparison shots,beamsots and the front end!
Thanks Fred



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Thats a cool little light.

After a couple day of use heres some observations:
The threads are smooth like butter.
Finnish of the Ti is perfect
Brilliant output from the emitter and reflector
One of my easiest turning Ti lights

Score 10 of 10

Beautiful light Fred!

Will

Thanks, Will. Finding a little time to catch up on the reading?

Exactly - just trying to catch up some

These are older threads, but your workmanship was superb, so I "had" to post. Maybe one of these days I will be doing stuff half as decent as yours :bow:

Will

Will,

I wish I could do electronics half as well as you. :devil:

I'm also sure that once your lathe is all set up, you won't have any problem turning out very niece pieces. Your attention to detail is a sure sign of success, imo.

PhotonFanatic said:

Will,

I wish I could do electronics half as well as you. :devil:

I'm also sure that once your lathe is all set up, you won't have any problem turning out very niece pieces. Your attention to detail is a sure sign of success, imo.

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Thanks much Fred :thumbsup:

Will