.10 Cent Mod that I cant live without!

[Tractorshaft]

Hi Guys,

I am always using one little flashlight or another, at work and play. 90% of the time I need two hands to perform the task at hand. I cant stand the feel of metal on my teeth so I have for years simply cut a piece of heater hose that fits the end of my little EDC lights and slipped it over the end.

For lights without a protective shroud around the on/off switch putting it a little above the end of the light's tail clickie gives it added protection against getting turned on in your pocket. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...Here goes! I hope you all enjoy this little cheapie mod as much as I have. It sure makes sticking a metal tube in your mouth and between your teeth a little more pleasant! This also makes using it between your fore and index finger really easy as the rubber ring gives a positive stop behind your fingers. I have also used clear vinyl tubing found in the plumbing section of home improvement stores where a little less obvious appearance is desired. On bigger lights I have glued a piece of bicycle inner tube round the end of the light for the same functionality. Enjoy..

Jerry

 

[The Hawk]

Thanks for sharing your idea. Good pics.
Another reason I enjoy this site.
Sometimes the little and inexpensive things are great.
Keep the ideas coming. I am learning much.

 

[ionizedsky]

I have a picture of a guy with a 4D mag hanging out his mouth while he is tinkering
with something a fraction of the size of the light

 

[Tractorshaft]

Thanks for sharing your idea. Good pics.
Another reason I enjoy this site.
Sometimes the little and inexpensive things are great.
Keep the ideas coming. I am learning much.

Thanks Hawk, I forgot to mention that with the little piece of hose on the end it will do a "Tail-stand" that it could not perform before, kinda handy when you sit it down and still need some light.

 

[The Hawk]

Thanks Hawk, I forgot to mention that with the little piece of hose on the end it will do a "Tail-stand" that it could not perform before, kinda handy when you sit it down and still need some light.

You are welcome.
Looks like you killed two birds with one inexpensive mod. Good move.

 

[LightSward]

:candle: I like it! This may be a good solution for several lights that are forever turning on in my back pack! Thanks for sharing.

 

[TorchBoy]

On bigger lights I have glued a piece of bicycle inner tube round the end of the light for the same functionality.

Is the bigger light in the pics a Maglite you've modified? You don't show the end of it in the pics.

 

[The Magpie]

NIce simple mod, but if 90% of your work needs two hands why not just get a headlamp?

 

[TorchBoy]

Coincidentally, 90% of percentages are made up on the spot.

 

[Tractorshaft]

Is the bigger light in the pics a Maglite you've modified? You don't show the end of it in the pics.

Hiya Torchboy,

Yes, its a "M@G85" I put together with parts from FiveMega. I am really impressed with the quality of his stuff. The 9AA to 3D is really a nice piece of work. I have been a "hobby machinist" for a number of years and recognize nice work when I see it! The price he charges for his stuff is totally reasonable given the materials and amount of time that goes into each. I am not affiliated with him, just a happy customer!

The Black "85" was my 2nd "hotwire" , the first was a simple 2C x 3 CR123 & Rat Shack's KPR112 bulb. This is really a nice little mod that IMHO makes the great little M@G 2C host a decent "Everyday" truck light.

I ordered the parts to do a DD P7 LED and a triple regulated version of same in some of my old flashlights. They are in three boxes at my feet as I write this! Cant wait to open them up! What a fun hobby you guys have. I was glad to find some lunatics who are interested in this stuff, God bless the internet.

An old Alabama farmer learning new tricks :thumbsup:

Jerrry

 

[TorchBoy]

Cool. That sounds like a worthwhile mod.

 

[Tractorshaft]

NIce simple mod, but if 90% of your work needs two hands why not just get a headlamp?

#1 Reason "Since you Asked" Because you look like a "Tool" wearing them.

I would rather get "O-Mouth" from chewing on the end of a flashlight than wear some goofy Eco-Explorer, cave diver looking rig on my head.

Where I am from "heads" are made for John Deere or Redman ball caps. Period. :tinfoil:


Enjoy

Jerry

 

[TorchBoy]

#1 Reason "Since you Asked" Because you look like a "Tool" wearing them.

And you don't with a Maglite in your mouth (even if it's a small one)? oo:

:thumbsup:

 

[Tractorshaft]

And you don't with a Maglite in your mouth (even if it's a small one)? oo:

:thumbsup:

Torchy I gotta admit you have made me laugh pretty hard tonight!

Its like this :naughty: Replace "Cigarette/Cigar with little flashlight when your hands are "Full" or otherwise occupied with "Business" or the cough...cough...AlternaTivE shown below.

Nah..You dont look like a "TOOL"....You look GREAT, YOU TOO!!

 

[TorchBoy]

Don't know what the headlamps might be, but I recognise the helmets! Surely there's someone who can be bothered photochopping that first pic.