vinsanity286
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2006
- Messages
- 184
Hi all!
I find it hard to believe how long I have been a member here! In this time I have mostly been a lurker, soaking up all the amazing information, reviews, custom builds and just general content. I would get in and out of the hobby as life permitted. Recently, I purchased my first house with a nice outbuilding that I am slowly turning into a functioning machine shop. I have been in the automotive field for over 10 years and find myself wanting to pursue something more satisfying. I have also been through my fair share of flashlights and have never been really satisfied with the current offering of lights geared towards techicians.
With that in mind I set out to design, what I thought of, as the ultimate light for technicians. A light meant to be dropped, kicked, thrown into a bucket of oil, cleaned off with brake clean and beg for more. I then thought of some design criteria.
-Must use 18650 cells
-Must be electrically non-conductive
-A pocket clip that can be easily replaced when it inevitably breaks
-A high grip surface that is chemical resistant and serviceable(think user replaceable)
-Waterproof
-A glass lens, trading some shock resistance to eliminate hazing after exposure to brake clean and the like
-Utilize the h17f driver
-Mcclicky switch
-Compatible with 1" mounting systems
Enter the Tek Light.
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The head and tail are made out of blue Acetal(similar to Delrin). Here are freshly bored and threaded parts awaiting finishing.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191126_213147_zpsidtim57x.jpg)
The tubes are made from 304 stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The tube is covered by common 019 90 durometer O-rings that can be easily replaced if damaged.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191207_174910_zpsyp1svr6c.jpg)
The tail cap uses a solid nitrile rubber switch boot for durability and chemical resistance. The pocket clip is 3d printed out of glass reinforced nylon and threads onto the tail cap for easy replacement.(wish I could make this on a 5 axis) You can see the stainless steel one inch long screw that gives the pocket clip and incredible amount of strength and stiffness for a plastic clip(remember non conductive was a design criteria). The shape of the pocket clip is meant to resemble a camshaft and provides a stable platform for tail standing as well as anti-roll.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191208_192638_zpsy1mfart3.jpg)
I am looking forward to feedback on my design! Let me know if you would like to see details of the inner workings of the light. I have tried to make this light as robust as possible inside and out.
Thanks for watching!
Vincent
I find it hard to believe how long I have been a member here! In this time I have mostly been a lurker, soaking up all the amazing information, reviews, custom builds and just general content. I would get in and out of the hobby as life permitted. Recently, I purchased my first house with a nice outbuilding that I am slowly turning into a functioning machine shop. I have been in the automotive field for over 10 years and find myself wanting to pursue something more satisfying. I have also been through my fair share of flashlights and have never been really satisfied with the current offering of lights geared towards techicians.
With that in mind I set out to design, what I thought of, as the ultimate light for technicians. A light meant to be dropped, kicked, thrown into a bucket of oil, cleaned off with brake clean and beg for more. I then thought of some design criteria.
-Must use 18650 cells
-Must be electrically non-conductive
-A pocket clip that can be easily replaced when it inevitably breaks
-A high grip surface that is chemical resistant and serviceable(think user replaceable)
-Waterproof
-A glass lens, trading some shock resistance to eliminate hazing after exposure to brake clean and the like
-Utilize the h17f driver
-Mcclicky switch
-Compatible with 1" mounting systems
Enter the Tek Light.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20200101_195555_zpsrozv14mt.jpg)
The head and tail are made out of blue Acetal(similar to Delrin). Here are freshly bored and threaded parts awaiting finishing.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191126_213147_zpsidtim57x.jpg)
The tubes are made from 304 stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance. The tube is covered by common 019 90 durometer O-rings that can be easily replaced if damaged.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191207_174910_zpsyp1svr6c.jpg)
The tail cap uses a solid nitrile rubber switch boot for durability and chemical resistance. The pocket clip is 3d printed out of glass reinforced nylon and threads onto the tail cap for easy replacement.(wish I could make this on a 5 axis) You can see the stainless steel one inch long screw that gives the pocket clip and incredible amount of strength and stiffness for a plastic clip(remember non conductive was a design criteria). The shape of the pocket clip is meant to resemble a camshaft and provides a stable platform for tail standing as well as anti-roll.
![](https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/Shovelhead286/20191208_192638_zpsy1mfart3.jpg)
I am looking forward to feedback on my design! Let me know if you would like to see details of the inner workings of the light. I have tried to make this light as robust as possible inside and out.
Thanks for watching!
Vincent