brinkmann blackmax?

[Rothrandir]

has anybody tried this with a dat2zip module?

is the tail threading the same?

i was wondering if this would be a viable alternative to the minimag...

 

[robk]

The tail threads accept a clickie from a Legend, but not a Mag. The body has no lip to hold a "sandwich", I bent the metal inwards to make a ground contact and epoxied the sandwich (homemade ZLT w/Q3) into the tube. Works good, I hate the rubber on a Legend, this one slides into a back pocket a lot easier. I also epoxied the head so it cant be turned. It's one of my favorite lights - even though the Legend clickie is a bit troublesome.
Here's what it looks like:

Rob

 

[Rothrandir]

ahh, i see. that sucks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

i don't see why this should be in the mods forum, but oh well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

i guess i'll have to stick with the mag /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

nice mod btw! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif (more pictures? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

 

[BentHeadTX]

Roth,
Just get the Brinkmann legend, any reason not to?
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif I can understand why you are avoiding Mags, here are a few of my buddies to talk with the Mag lawyers. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twak.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smoker5.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon8.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banned2.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[robk]

Oh, come on now. You can turn a piece to snugly fit into the tube that has a lip to hold a "sandwich". I hear you're getting pretty good on that lathe! The BlackMax really does make a better mod than a Legend or MM.
Rob

 

[Rothrandir]

thanks robk /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

i probably could...but when i'm making 15 of them, that becomes extremely problematic.
also, i've got a 5/8-28 tap for the mag tailcap threading...i would never even consider for a second making more than 2 if i had to lathe-thread it. its such a pita.

also, i can't find the brinkmann legend locally /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
i only asked about the blackmax because it looked so similar that it might have the same characteristics.

 

[robk]

No, the Black Max is totally different. But, it's worth looking into as it is a bit sleeker and better looking than the Legend. The bad thing is you need a Legend tail switch, unless you can devise some kind of "head twist switching". You're right, in quantity it's not practical, but for a one of a kind, it's nice.
BTW- you can get Legends at www.rei.com for $10

Rob

 

[Rothrandir]

that is a good deal...but still more than the mm /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif espeically when shipping is covered.

maybe i should commision a small cnc job of mag clones...i bet mag would love that! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif (should i engrave "this is not a maglite" around the head? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

 

[robk]

HaHA Mag would love that! If you have a few made for yourself, you should copy the dimensions of the BlackMax head - at least O.D., as it's a lot nicer looking.
Rob

 

[Rothrandir]

yea...but then mag won't be as angry with me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

and what's this on your avatar? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[robk]

The avatar is a .55" round ZLT DC-DC converter that I use in a lot of my mods. Shown without inductor.
Rob

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I have a 3AA Blackmax that is about as dissapointing as a M*g 2AA...

What can I do to it easy? The head doesn't screw off...

 

[Slick]

[ QUOTE ]
PlayboyJoeShmoe said:
I have a 3AA Blackmax that is about as dissapointing as a M*g 2AA...

What can I do to it easy? The head doesn't screw off...



[/ QUOTE ]

It probably has left-hand threads like a Brinkmann "Pro-Max" that I have..

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

It stops going both ways, but does seem backwards to the way a M*g works.

I guess I could put one of those green LEDs I got at Frys in it, drill the reflector out a bit and leave it working the same way it does...

 

[Slick]

[ QUOTE ]
PlayboyJoeShmoe said:
It stops going both ways, but does seem backwards to the way a M*g works.

I guess I could put one of those green LEDs I got at Frys in it, drill the reflector out a bit and leave it working the same way it does...

[/ QUOTE ]

Try removing the bezel ring and reflector first.. I seem to recall that I may have had to remove a metal clip that retains the head before it would screw all the way off.