DIY Canisters

[350xfire]

Unfortunately it's all about the money involved. The local anodizer wants a $50 minimum and I don't think I'll have enough business for them to make it worthwhile. If someone wanted to pay an extra $30 for anodizing, that would be a different story, though.

 

[craracer]

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You might have more more people interested than you realize.

 

[350xfire]

You might be right... If I can get some quantity orders, then I will try to anodize... Of course, this would be additional cost.

I got a call from Ostar today, they can put together a 20W LED tht would be great... Lets see what the price will be.

 

[mustang_5l]

Sweet! 20W.

The bigger the better!!!

 

[HenrikBP]

Unfortunately it's all about the money involved.

Isn't it always

Thing is though, the Raider is a decent (well ... so-so) light. But after about 20 dives just sitting on my harness - no real use, no banging around, no dropping - the Powder coat looks like crap. Light is worn down to bare aluminum on about 1/3 of the light body.

The light still works as it did on day one, but it looks horrible. So for the overall feeling of quality/durability/value for the $$, my preference would be anodizing.

Henrik

 

[Underwater Ogre]

I will keep my eyes on this thread.

As far as coating...some of us don't care if its plain ole bare metal. Practical and functional beats out looks every time. A wee bit of oxidizing wont hurt anything...I will probably crush it before I wear it out

 

[HenrikBP]

s far as coating...some of us don't care if its plain ole bare metal. Practical and functional beats out looks every time.

I'm actually a big fan of gear that has a good wear patina on them. Shows the gear has been used and is still ticking. But paying $60+ for a chinese knock-off light and have it peel in essentially 2 months of fresh water diving rubs me the wrong way.

I guess it's about the perception of quality. I have an anodized pocket LED light that's been with me on many motorcycle trips just tossed in a tank bag. It has a few shiny spots which I enjoy 'cause it reminds me of the many great miles the bike, the light and I have taken together. The fact that the light has taken that kind of a beating and still works perfectly together with the genuine wear just speaks further to the quality.

Don't know how else to explain the difference

And now I'll stop 'jacking the thread Looking forward to see your lights.

Henrik

 

[350xfire]

Will definitely look into the coatings issue and see what can be done.

 

[350xfire]

OK, just found a 27W LED from Osram. Ordered 1 to try out... Only thing it runs on 20.8 volts. That will have a 12 battery pack!. Probably a 3" canister about 7" deep.

Lets see how it does! BTW, The LED alone was $50 so this one is not for the budget guys...

 

[mustang_5l]

Please let me know how this one (27W) turns out!