Custom Mag-1xD for sale - 5th wave completed :-)

[wquiles]

[QUOTE=3rdrock;2848824]

3rdrock, I started working on your group tonight:quote]

And I did more work today (Sun), and I am still hoping to finish all 4 of yours tonight

Will

[¿o_O?]

to the 5 and 9/16" (141.2mm) size work with a 18650 bat or a 3AA>D holder? if so could you shorten the black one from nail benders down to that size? that is the mag he is making me.

[wquiles]

[QUOTE=3rdrock;2848824]

3rdrock, I started working on your group tonight:quote]

I finished today like I hoped. You should have already received an email with your tracking information. Package leaves towards you tomorrow AM.

I will post pictures tomorrow

Will

[wquiles]

to the 5 and 9/16" (141.2mm) size work with a 18650 bat or a 3AA>D holder? if so could you shorten the black one from nail benders down to that size? that is the mag he is making me.

For the tubes cut to 5 and 9/16", you have to ask 3rdrock how he uses them - I just cut them like he wanted

The 160mm is the most versatile length as you can use everything: 1D, 4xAA, 4x14670 (with the spring deep in the tailcap), 3xAA, 18650 (with spring deeper in tailcap), etc..

For nailbender's order, all tubes are already cut for the 160mm, so for a future order I can make you a shorter 1xD if you let me know exactly what you want to use it for

Will

[nailbender]

Thanks Will they look great.

If you have time or if you have one made up I would like one of your 18650 holders. If you would be so kind as to make it up to fit in an unbored host that way it can actually be used in either.

If you have to change tooling around to do it I can get it on the next run I need to PM you on another small item we talked about before Christmas and your new machine which is not critical.

Thanks

Dave

[3rdrock]

For the tubes cut to 5 and 9/16", you have to ask 3rdrock how he uses them - I just cut them like he wanted
Will

I have AW "C" cells in mine.I dont know the size of his "C" cell replacement will be,I hope they fit.
I am in Clearwater for 3 days,when I get back home,I'll check to see if the AW 18650's will fit in them.

[¿o_O?]

Actually, I made a host from cardboard to test the different sizes, and if the 160mm is just the host size not including head than the 160mm fits nicely in my hand X3

[wquiles]

3rdrock - The package is on its way to you ... Here are some additional pictures ...

Checking the OL:



Teal finished:



Working on the Digital CAMO:



All four bodies done:



Working on the tailcaps:





All done ready to ship:



Will

[wquiles]

Thanks Will they look great.

If you have time or if you have one made up I would like one of your 18650 holders. If you would be so kind as to make it up to fit in an unbored host that way it can actually be used in either.

If you have to change tooling around to do it I can get it on the next run I need to PM you on another small item we talked about before Christmas and your new machine which is not critical.

Thanks

Dave

I will try to do the 18650 holder if for this shipment of yours

Here is an update on your 6 hosts ...

First the Digital CAMO:



then the Regular CAMO:



the Red one (which is bored):





threading the Red host after boring is done:



Red is ready to go!



So I have 3 out of your 6 completed. I am hoping by this weekend to finish the other 3

Will

[wquiles]

Actually, I made a host from cardboard to test the different sizes, and if the 160mm is just the host size not including head than the 160mm fits nicely in my hand X3

The 160mm is the OL of the tube by itself, minus the head and the tailcap

Will

[nailbender]

Thanks Will I appreciate your help let me know when you add it all up.

Dave

[ma_sha1]

Looks like it's 2/3 done for this wave
, moving on to 1C soon

[wquiles]

Looks like it's 2/3 done for this wave
, moving on to 1C soon

I am human, so I am bound to make mistakes, so yes, I group things that are "alike" which helps prevent errors.

If I can help it, I am never working on a "D" then a "C" and back to a "D". Once I am done with the "D"'s, I will be working on the "C" hosts

Will

[wquiles]

By the way, I am trying to keep post #1 updated. If you see mistakes, or have paid and it is not noted, or some option/work is missing, please do let me know

Will

[wquiles]

nailbender, your Teal host, bored and with the handle grooved is ready:













Two more hosts, and one 18650 adapter to go

Will

[¿o_O?]

Go Will go X3

[3rdrock]

All 4 Of mine came in,and they look great,

[wquiles]

Excellent - thanks for letting me know

Will

[wquiles]

nailbender, more progress tonight. Your Pewter (Dark Grey) is done!

Here I an boring the inside:



By now, it is bored and threaded, and just finished with the body grooving:



Here I am finning the head with spacing fairly proportional to the grooves in the body, but these grooves are not rounded as you requested:



and then I touched the edges with a file to softly round the sharp edges (the tool I used cuts at a sharp 90deg):



Finished host:







Work done so far for your order:



One more host, and one 18650 adapter to go

Will

[¿o_O?]

Omg mines next. so excited X3 Good luck Will make her beautiful XD

[JustinS]

ooooh this wave is nearly done, is it too early to place orders for the next batch hehe
Cheers
Justin

[wquiles]

ooooh this wave is nearly done, is it too early to place orders for the next batch hehe
Cheers
Justin

I am sure they will be another wave. However after this wave I have pending several projects, including a few of the Barbo Bomb Proof Hosts, and a few custom jobs that forum members have asked me to work on for them, so the expectation should be that I will not start the next wave right away. That being said, this thread is useful for tracking interest on the 1xD's, so it is great to hear what folks would like to have for the next wave.

In the meantime, if there are folks who want something sooner, please contact Brian (Mirage_Man) as he is an excellent machinist and might have time for new projects

Will

[nailbender]

The pewter host looks great Will, I think you gave it just the right touch!!

Dave

[wquiles]

Thank you

I am also done with the black "special" host - photos tonight

Will

[¿o_O?]

Thank you

I am also done with the black "special" host - photos tonight

Will

~heart attack~ dies~

[wquiles]

Start by having a pic of the intended "target". And I say target since I have no idea of what tool(s) was used to create this one, so I am going to approximate as much as I can and use my own judgement as to what would look "right".



OK, here it goes. Start with a cut black Mag "D" tube...



Cut the area to be threaded:



Thread (sound simple, right?):



I used a spare black tube to experiment with the cutting bit, the depth, spacing, etc., until I found something that looked good and similar to the picture/target:



Here I get ready to cut grooves on the actual 1xD:



here I am done with the first part of the grooving:



I then have to turn the tube around, re-tape, re-align with a prior cut, and start cutting again:



Here I am done with the whole body:





Now getting ready to do the head:





file the sharp edges:



and the complete "special" 1xD black host is ready:







nailbender - I should be able to finish the 18650 holder tomorrow, which would then complete your order

Will

[¿o_O?]

[¿o_O?]

-----The Finish --------------- The Guide

beautiful Will, she looks better than brian's one great work

[wquiles]

-----The Finish --------------- The Guide
beautiful Will, she looks better than brian's one great work

I like Brian's as well. I used a rounded-tip cutting tool, so each body end up with a slightly different look. In the end, you are the customer, so if you are happy, I am happy

Will

[Mirage_Man]

-----The Finish --------------- The Guide

beautiful Will, she looks better than brian's one great work

Not my work, my friend.