My first all custom light

Hi,

Well I started with two mag lite's and found those a lot of fun to machine so I decided to try and make an all custom light. I used a ssr-50 with a Boom spot reflector. It takes an 18650 battery with the shining beam 2.8 amp driver. I have to admit that I did copy mac's style, it's hard not to when his lights look so awesome. Thanks for taking a look let me know what you think about it.











All beam shots at 1/6 sec at f3.5. This was also done during the day.
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Sexy torch you got there! The reflector pattern really matches the exterior markings. Do you plan on mounting that onto your pistol?

Excellent work! I love the look of the front. Looks kinda Sci-Fi... I'm thinking the front of the Doomsday Machine from Star Trek

That's ridiculously good for a first custom light. Looks like you've been making them for years. :thumbsup:

SmurfTacular said:

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Sexy torch you got there! The reflector pattern really matches the exterior markings. Do you plan on mounting that onto your pistol?

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Probably not going to mount it on my pistol, mainly used it for a size reference. I just made it to use as an EDC.

It does look a lot like the dooms day device . I really do love the look of the boom reflector and does work great, It doesn't make a great spot but it is a lot of flood with a ssr-50 at 2.8 amps.

Thanks for the compliments I got enough parts to build 4 more so I will probably make another one soon. I will post the finished product when I do.

Definitely looks very clean and polished design wise. Like easilyled said, you could have told us you'd been making them for years and we wouldn't have doubted you.

Simply superb. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Great job...I love the complete look of the light.....would love to have one...:thumbsup:

Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin! This is a very attractive light, and looks like a sturdy one too. Excellent job, volvoman62! How many hours of work went into this beauty, he wondered aloud... Cheers, Jeff

jeffosborne said:

Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin! This is a very attractive light, and looks like a sturdy one too. Excellent job, volvoman62! How many hours of work went into this beauty, he wondered aloud... Cheers, Jeff

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I started and finished over last weekend. I would guess 10-16 hours. It's a lot of fun though so I lose track of time and it only feels like a few hours. It is pretty tough too. I would say the thinnest part on the light is the battery tube and its still at least 2-3mm thick.

Thanks for all the compliments I will probably be making some more soon that I may be selling. If my friends don't buy them first .

volvoman62 said:

Thanks for all the compliments I will probably be making some more soon that I may be selling. If my friends don't buy them first .

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I would love one...

I want a lathe ...!!

looks awesome:wave:

Looks fantastic. What are the dimensions?

flashfiend said:

Looks fantastic. What are the dimensions?

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It's 6 inches long by 1 1/8 inches in diameter at the wide parts, and the battery tube is 7/8 inches in diameter.