The "Cigar Butt" Arc LS

Dan C · Jun 25, 2003

The \"Cigar Butt\" Arc LS

I'm looking for a couple of LS 123 twist packs over on the BST, here's why. Thought it would be fun to make an Arc LS as short as possible for easy carry. Lots of meat can be cut away as shown, I reduced the diameter to better match the body, re-knurled, and shortened so the pack is only .040" thick at the base. I could have reduced the diameter quite a bit more, but figured it would make it more difficult to twist on and off......really pocketable!

Dan C

d'mo · Jun 25, 2003

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Sweet!

PaulW · Jun 25, 2003

Re: The

A clever idea. And it is probably a lot lighter. How much weight did it lose?

Dan C · Jun 25, 2003

Re: The

I just threw it on a scale for you, the weight was reduced by 7.66 grams. Not a big deal, but it does feel significantly smaller in the pocket!

Dan C

ufokillerz · Jun 25, 2003

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very nice!! , wished i had the tools to do something like that

this_is_nascar · Jun 25, 2003

Re: The

I'll take (3) of them.

Raindrop · Jun 25, 2003

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I'm buying some extras that are finished but wouldn't mind getting a couple more of your "slimmed down" versions as well if you decide to do a bunch more. Any chance on getting them anozized ? ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dan C · Jun 25, 2003

Cigar butt LS

I'm not into production....don't have the time or the proper tooling to do a first rate job like McGizmo or DSpeck or any of the other fine machinists here could do......just thought you'd like to see how compact the Arc LS could be made.

Dan C

FalconFX · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Very nice!
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Great work!

You know CPF: If it's a great piece of work, it's "Paypal Sent"!
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FlashGordon · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Hmmm,

Now if I did that to mine, and attached a button to hang on a swivel clip.....

hotbeam · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Very nice!! Although I would miss the slot for my lanyard /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Hoghead · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Dan C

Very nice!!!

I wonder how this compares with the Firefly.

hotbeam · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Firefly would still be thinner (smaller diam) but length.... hmmm... close.

Hoghead · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

I wonder if this means I'll end buying a Firefly.

I am going to get a ARK-LS4 for sure.

I know, buy both

On the other hand I really like the clickie switch.

hotbeam · Jun 25, 2003

Re: Cigar butt LS

Yeah, get a FF. ARK = ARC /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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