Hi Guys,
I've got an old-school 5D Maglite (early 1990's vintage) in basically as-new condition. I also have time on my hands, lots of tools, some cash and a large dose of boredom
So my dangerous question is this: What's a good intermediate-level DIY project for my 5D? I'd like to use the 5D as the standby torch in my vehicle so it gets used primarily as a "gentle persuader", secondly as the occasional hand-held spotlight and only rarely as a general purpose torch. Ruggedness, high output and a long distance throw are all reasonably important. Battery life, "smoothness" and multiple modes of operation are all less important to me.
So, if I was going to spend somewhere around $100 on a DIY project, what bits should you guys reckon I should do?
I've got an old-school 5D Maglite (early 1990's vintage) in basically as-new condition. I also have time on my hands, lots of tools, some cash and a large dose of boredom
So my dangerous question is this: What's a good intermediate-level DIY project for my 5D? I'd like to use the 5D as the standby torch in my vehicle so it gets used primarily as a "gentle persuader", secondly as the occasional hand-held spotlight and only rarely as a general purpose torch. Ruggedness, high output and a long distance throw are all reasonably important. Battery life, "smoothness" and multiple modes of operation are all less important to me.
So, if I was going to spend somewhere around $100 on a DIY project, what bits should you guys reckon I should do?