Waterborne
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I have all the parts to finish my mag light head. Scott, how did you remove the threads from the head for the tube to slide in? I don't have a lathe but I thought about using a dremel and alot of patience. Any other ideas?
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SPEEDSTER
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Just cut 'em off. You don't need (or want) the entire length of the handle anyways.
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canuckdiver
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on mine, I eliminated the handle portion entirely with a plug at the back of the head.
I'll post pics later this weekend.
anybody have any experience with building a DPV? been thinking of a new project.....
I'll post pics later this weekend.
anybody have any experience with building a DPV? been thinking of a new project.....
nickjb
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Is it possible to use a larger maglite (4D) and just use the rearmost portion (cut off the switch area and the knurled bit)? The 2D looks abit short if the knurled bit is removed.
SPEEDSTER
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The problem with the D cell maglites is that the o-ring is on the handle rather than the head whereas the C cell mags have the o-ring on the head. (preferred) But otherwise, you are correct, just cut off the switch and cut it down to whatever size you want.
M
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Just cut the Mag-Lite off at the bottom of the cut out for the switch, remove the threads from the light head with either a lathe or a drill press and a rotary file until the tube slides into the head about one inch. Slop a bunch of JB Weld on both the tube and the inside of the head, push them together, wipe off the excess with some mineral spirits and let it dry. By doing it this way you remove one failure point in the way of an O-ring from the handle, or the head, depending on which type of Mag-Lite you use. I've had mine down to 131 feet and it's perfectly dry.
My original Mag-Lite head was a 2 "D" cell light but the handle was a bit to big around so I switched to a "C" cell and it's perfect. I think a Dive Rite snap on Goodman handle will fit a "C" cell light as well, at least it looks like a close fit.
Check out the pictures.
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My original Mag-Lite head was a 2 "D" cell light but the handle was a bit to big around so I switched to a "C" cell and it's perfect. I think a Dive Rite snap on Goodman handle will fit a "C" cell light as well, at least it looks like a close fit.
Check out the pictures.
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I think he was asking about how you remove the threads from inside the head of the light. Anyways, I PM'd him with the details.
westcoastdiver
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I am in the middle of making a light as well Same head and light (great minds think alike) Im just moving on to the battery end of it could you send me what info you have on it please and i will do the same
norcaldiver
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Wow, Canister lights, DPVs....AND how to grow pot. What a bargain!
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PVC tubing my friend, PVC. It's great stuff. If you stick it in the oven at about 400 degrees for about 5 minutes it gets like rubber and you can mold it into almost any shape you like, including a flat sheet. It's strong, lite weight and easy to glue.
I'm posting some more pics of the light on the above board if anyones interested.
Scott
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