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Well, by popular demand, here is the
Custom Composite Sleeve Service
I think there was enough interest expressed in the feeler thread https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/187369 to have a go at a few.
What I am doing is permanently epoxying Carbon Fiber or Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass hybrid, or basalt sleeving (NO Seams) onto a cylinder, resulting in a unique and durable finish.
It looks like this may be the next big thing in custom fishing rod construction. I have used it in the assembly of a couple of knives, and I will again in the future.
Black Sgian Dubh in Carbon Fiber:
Take down Tanto In Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass hybrid
Materials:
Carbon Fiber. Black and cool
Basalt Fiber Has an interesting dark brown-walnut color.
Carbon Fiber /Fiberglass Hybrid in colors
There may be an additional charge and extra time required if the material needs to be ordered from my supplier.
Purple, pink, red, yellow, green, blue, orange, white, grey, are standard colors
I will also have olive drab, coyote brown and foliage green.
Costs:
Cost will be a basic 55 which takes care of applying this coating to one flashlight body using up to 1 foot of sleeving, and return postage. (sleeve length is the length of the light body plus 4 inches) This cost does not include finish coats or dealing with male threaded ends. Without the top coat the sleeving has a bit of a texture from the cloth. It may be the right thing for some.
Extras are as follows:
External Threaded ends: $10 for prepping and finishing (male) threaded end(s) No charge for internal threaded (female) ends.
Finish Coat: $5 for a shiny urethane or clear epoxy coating.
Extra foot of sleeving: $7
For instance: a 3D maglite would be 55 plus 10 (for one external threaded end) and $5 for clear coating for a total of 70, which includes return shipping and materials, in the US
Inova done with plain carbon fiber. This is what the sleeve looks like with no top coat.
This light is for sale for $50 as is an oldie but goodie, updated. Clear glossy top coating available for an additional $5
3D maglite tube with hybrid Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass sleeve:
No Topcoat:
With top coat:
This 3D mag tube is available for sale at $50. It is stripped and has not switch, tail, head, etc.
These are some sleeves from my original idea, to offer premeade tubes for certain lights:
I have three pieces of epoxied tubing (1.25" 1.5", 4") if someone wants them, they fit loosely on a surefire 6P/9P. Cuts with a sharp knife or scissors...$15 shipped for all three bits.
email me at : [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.
Thanks for looking.
-Todd
PS, look for flashlight holsters soon using this same type of construction...I'm working on it. and the knives will be for sale soon, Em me of you have any interest.
PPS, This is my first offering here, so go gentle with me... just correct me and I learn quick.
EDIT:
Please Note:
The sleeve adds about .030"-.040" (1/32"+, 1mm) to the wall of the tube, 1/16"/2mm to the diameter. This means that the maglite head will no longer screw past o-ring groove due to this, The maglite head length or ID would need to be modified to accomplish this. My Five Mega finned head fits just great, I'll post a pic after the epoxy cures.
Custom Composite Sleeve Service
I think there was enough interest expressed in the feeler thread https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/187369 to have a go at a few.
What I am doing is permanently epoxying Carbon Fiber or Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass hybrid, or basalt sleeving (NO Seams) onto a cylinder, resulting in a unique and durable finish.
It looks like this may be the next big thing in custom fishing rod construction. I have used it in the assembly of a couple of knives, and I will again in the future.
Black Sgian Dubh in Carbon Fiber:
Take down Tanto In Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass hybrid
Materials:
Carbon Fiber. Black and cool
Basalt Fiber Has an interesting dark brown-walnut color.
Carbon Fiber /Fiberglass Hybrid in colors
There may be an additional charge and extra time required if the material needs to be ordered from my supplier.
Purple, pink, red, yellow, green, blue, orange, white, grey, are standard colors
I will also have olive drab, coyote brown and foliage green.
Costs:
Cost will be a basic 55 which takes care of applying this coating to one flashlight body using up to 1 foot of sleeving, and return postage. (sleeve length is the length of the light body plus 4 inches) This cost does not include finish coats or dealing with male threaded ends. Without the top coat the sleeving has a bit of a texture from the cloth. It may be the right thing for some.
Extras are as follows:
External Threaded ends: $10 for prepping and finishing (male) threaded end(s) No charge for internal threaded (female) ends.
Finish Coat: $5 for a shiny urethane or clear epoxy coating.
Extra foot of sleeving: $7
For instance: a 3D maglite would be 55 plus 10 (for one external threaded end) and $5 for clear coating for a total of 70, which includes return shipping and materials, in the US
Inova done with plain carbon fiber. This is what the sleeve looks like with no top coat.
This light is for sale for $50 as is an oldie but goodie, updated. Clear glossy top coating available for an additional $5
3D maglite tube with hybrid Carbon Fiber/ Fiberglass sleeve:
No Topcoat:
With top coat:
This 3D mag tube is available for sale at $50. It is stripped and has not switch, tail, head, etc.
These are some sleeves from my original idea, to offer premeade tubes for certain lights:
I have three pieces of epoxied tubing (1.25" 1.5", 4") if someone wants them, they fit loosely on a surefire 6P/9P. Cuts with a sharp knife or scissors...$15 shipped for all three bits.
email me at : [email protected] to discuss your specific needs.
Thanks for looking.
-Todd
PS, look for flashlight holsters soon using this same type of construction...I'm working on it. and the knives will be for sale soon, Em me of you have any interest.
PPS, This is my first offering here, so go gentle with me... just correct me and I learn quick.
EDIT:
Please Note:
The sleeve adds about .030"-.040" (1/32"+, 1mm) to the wall of the tube, 1/16"/2mm to the diameter. This means that the maglite head will no longer screw past o-ring groove due to this, The maglite head length or ID would need to be modified to accomplish this. My Five Mega finned head fits just great, I'll post a pic after the epoxy cures.
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