18v Ryobi R2 x 4 worklight....my first build

Gen3Benz

Newly Enlightened
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After seeing mds82's ryobi lights...I just had to convert mine.
:thumbsup: to mds82 for help and inspiration.

So......I......
Hollowed out the head
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Cut out an aluminum disc and mounted to heaksink using 4 screws.
Used some arctic silver in between.
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Glued on the emitters with some elmers glue.....Thats what you're supposed to use right???:D
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While I was gluing them down I used a sku1915 reflector to line them up
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Wired it up....used a 3023 1 amp buck puck
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Drilled some air holes
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Glue on the original lens with epoxy and clear silicone to hold the reflector on.
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No beam shots yet....sorry
This light really doesn't need a fan but I like other people reactions to it.
I might wire up a blue led in the back to make it look sweet at night:laughing:
 
Looks awesome. Cant wait to see if once you get the new lenses in there.

I have to admit - this is one of the most useful Mods i know I've ever used.
 
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