One of my other hobbies. Flashlights

[slo-ryd]

Hello all, I've been hibernating this winter and got out of detailing mode until the weather gets a little better.

Just wanted to share another one of my hobbies which is hot rodding flashlights.
I spent 18 years in the sign business working in a lot of attics and storefront soffits which had me constantly looking for the Holy Grail of flashlights. I'm not alone, the Candle Power Forums have 7000+ active members.

This modification takes an ordinary 2D Maglite and increases the output to the point that it will light paper on fire and set marshmallows ablaze

It called a Mag623 mod after the bulb (Osram 64623) but my youngest son calls this one the "Blue Flame"

It's taken awhile to get everything together, but I'm very pleased with the results.

Video link HERE Lol

Specs are:

MagLite 2D host, grooved, finned, patterned and tri-bore machined
15.6v custom NiMH battery pack
Soft-start, multi-level incan driver socket/switch
100w Osram halogen bulb (2 million candlepower spotlights use 35 to 50w bulbs)
Borofloat glass lens
Cammed aluminum LOP (light orange peel finish) reflector


On high, it provides daylight type illumination and shuts off street lights lol

 

[Rsurfer]

Will it get rid of orange peel? J/K Is this for your personal use or is it for sale?

 

[slo-ryd]

Will it get rid of orange peel? J/K Is this for your personal use or is it for sale?

Yes, it'll burn right through orange peel

I built it for personal use, but I like to build them....

 

[cheeseenlo]

thats freaking awesome, you think its possible to make one for paint swirl detection like the xenon brinkmann's that a lot folks here use.

 

[joe.p]

I'm not a guy who goes camping but if i did that lite would be a must have item...

btw,i read where trhland was a big flashlite collector as well...he's gonna love this thread

 

[slo-ryd]

btw,i read where trhland was a big flashlite collector as well...he's gonna love this thread

Suweet, a fellow flashaholic :righton:

 

[trhland]

Hello all, I've been hibernating this winter and got out of detailing mode until the weather gets a little better.

Just wanted to share another one of my hobbies which is hot rodding flashlights.
I spent 18 years in the sign business working in a lot of attics and storefront soffits which had me constantly looking for the Holy Grail of flashlights. I'm not alone, the Candle Power Forums have 7000+ active members.

This modification takes an ordinary 2D Maglite and increases the output to the point that it will light paper on fire and set marshmallows ablaze

It called a Mag623 mod after the bulb (Osram 64623) but my youngest son calls this one the "Blue Flame"

It's taken awhile to get everything together, but I'm very pleased with the results.

Video link HERE Lol

Specs are:

MagLite 2D host, grooved, finned, patterned and tri-bore machined
15.6v custom NiMH battery pack
Soft-start, multi-level incan driver socket/switch
100w Osram xenon bulb (2 million candlepower spotlights use 35 to 50w bulbs)
Borofloat glass lens
Cammed aluminum LOP (light orange peel finish) reflector


On high, it provides daylight type illumination and shuts off street lights lol

i used to be very big into collecting flashlights i mostly bought surefire brand lights. and streamlight brand. but mostly surefire. they are just awesome and one of the best out there!!!! i dont collect them anymore. but its interesting to see others out there with the same hobby.

 

[scottgt]

we want pics of it in action!!!!!!!

 

[AUdakota]

nice mag, I am a member over on CPF but I dont think I have ever posted. I currently have a few fenix lights.

 

[slo-ryd]

nice mag, I am a member over on CPF but I dont think I have ever posted. I currently have a few fenix lights.

Thanks!

I carry a Fenix P1D Q5 in my pocket everyday, great lights :cheers:

 

[ZoranC]

you think its possible to make one for paint swirl detection like the xenon brinkmann's that a lot folks here use.

There is already such a thing. Sun Gun.

 

[Surfer]

So what goes into making one that causes fire?

 

[StephenK]

how much does it cost to make or buy one?
and if it starts paper on fire how safe is it?
how long do the batteries last?

 

[Wolf-Strong]

how much does it cost to make or buy one?
and if it starts paper on fire how safe is it?
how long do the batteries last?

+1!

 

[Wolf-Strong]

Damn you! I am headed to Fry's tomorrow to pick up a few toys!

 

[mingraygt]

Whats the cost to build one??

 

[maesal]

I have a Fenix P3D Black Premium Q5, wich is great !!

 

[Totoland Mach]

That is ONE bright light! I've never thought about modifying a flashlight, but it sounds like fun.

I like the Pelican flashlights for absolute ruggedness and lifetime warranty (just like their cases). I had a Pelican case break after 22 years of use and they replaced it free...now that's a warranty!

Toto

 

[muddy]

I too love flashlights! (I'm a LED fan) but I think I might just have to get this one next:
Handheld Sunbeam | Popular Science
They mislabeled it though, it's 52 million candlepower.

 

[slo-ryd]

how much does it cost to make or buy one?

Bare bones, no frills in the $200-$250 range
As pictured with custom machine work and the multi-level switch...almost double that.

and if it starts paper on fire how safe is it?

It's as safe as matches, not for kids.

how long do the batteries last?

At full brightness 8-10 minutes. Thats the nice thing about the multi-level driver/switch, you can run it at 30% brightness for presumably 30 minutes. On low (30%) it's still roughly 20 times brighter than a stock MagLite.

Keep in mind this uses a 100w bulb whereas a regular 3D MagLite uses a 4-6w bulb.