Since I purchased that C954 AluBronze bar back in Nov 2017, I've done a lot of experimenting before really getting into it. So my "experiments" thread seems outdated, hence a new one.
My intent was to build an 16340 sized torch, which my first proto ended up looking like this:
As soon as Charles Wiggins came out with his Dragon Driver, I upgraded this, so it now has amber XQE secondaries.
This did turn out well, but it was only a stepping stone to what I was aiming for. The hold-down ring for the boot/ McClicky turned out well, so it carried over. I decided to up to the 18350 size platform, and form a beefier tail to allow for a clip and some trit vials. I have finished all machining last night, so all that's left is the electronics. Some photos from the last couple of machining sessions~
I gotta say, the Spin Indexer is really cool! Bought this used for $50, a little TLC and it's working great. Last night's machining was my first use of it. Three vials at 90° apart, and the pocket clip at 0°.
It helped with positioning of the tailcap holes as well, which was a nice bonus. Here I'm tapping for 4-40.
Yes, I was off centerline (the positioning dot) by a couple degrees. It's all a learning experience!
Over the next couple days I'll get the pill assembled, and will post some photos of the final result.
~D
My intent was to build an 16340 sized torch, which my first proto ended up looking like this:
As soon as Charles Wiggins came out with his Dragon Driver, I upgraded this, so it now has amber XQE secondaries.
This did turn out well, but it was only a stepping stone to what I was aiming for. The hold-down ring for the boot/ McClicky turned out well, so it carried over. I decided to up to the 18350 size platform, and form a beefier tail to allow for a clip and some trit vials. I have finished all machining last night, so all that's left is the electronics. Some photos from the last couple of machining sessions~
I gotta say, the Spin Indexer is really cool! Bought this used for $50, a little TLC and it's working great. Last night's machining was my first use of it. Three vials at 90° apart, and the pocket clip at 0°.
It helped with positioning of the tailcap holes as well, which was a nice bonus. Here I'm tapping for 4-40.
Yes, I was off centerline (the positioning dot) by a couple degrees. It's all a learning experience!
Over the next couple days I'll get the pill assembled, and will post some photos of the final result.
~D
