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Maglite conversion #387200 01/22/10 10:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?60837-Poor-mans-tad-Gear-Life-Capsule http://edcforums.com/index.php?topic=35986.0 off to buy a hacksaw blade <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />...i gots me a few of these Last edited by Bushman5; 01/22/10 11:14 PM. JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Bushman5] #387201 01/22/10 10:50 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 120 Fl rmc85 Mutt
rmc85 Mutt Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 120 Fl	Dont waste a good light. Tube Vault Last edited by rmc85; 01/23/10 01:02 AM.

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: rmc85] #387202 01/22/10 10:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	not if you have tons of old dead maglights lying around the garage! i just hacked a 3D mag makes a nice storage tube, just need a plastic nylon plug and some expoy for the end JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: rmc85] #387203 01/22/10 11:02 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,574 Pacific North West james_bond Junk Yard Dog
james_bond Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,574 Pacific North West	Quote Done waste a good light. +1 Last edited by james_bond; 01/22/10 11:03 PM. JYD #25 Clinging to my Guns, Religion, and Scrapyards.

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: james_bond] #387204 01/22/10 11:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	a lot of us are flahlight junkies, we build up old lights, so we have a tone of parts (including mag bodies ) lying around. Hardly a waste , in fact its recycling! JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Bushman5] #387205 01/24/10 12:03 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254 ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog
ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254	Great idea Bushy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I have tweaked a few with the Malkoff drop ins- but like you say " we always have way too many parts left over" . And- if it is just a stock mag lite- they aren't worth a hoot anyway <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Thanks KILLER DAWGS JYD# 61

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: ordawg1] #387206 01/24/10 01:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia banana-clip Junk Yard Dog
banana-clip Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia	Quote Great idea Bushy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I have tweaked a few with the Malkoff drop ins- but like you say " we always have way too many parts left over" . And- if it is just a stock mag lite- they aren't worth a hoot anyway <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Thanks How do they work after the Malkoff dropins? I heard they are pretty bright and batteries last a while too. JYD #85

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: banana-clip] #387207 01/24/10 04:25 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254 ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog
ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254	4-5 D cells run approx 11 hours at 260 lumens <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. Even after batteries are older you are still getting 200 lumens for a few more hours. Kicks [censored] on other lights <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. The only problem is when they are availible from Gene they go FAST !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> KILLER DAWGS JYD# 61

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: ordawg1] #387208 01/24/10 10:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia banana-clip Junk Yard Dog
banana-clip Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia	I have a 2 D cell maglight and thought about doing the conversion. The Malkoff is like $60 - $65 for the maglight. Still might end up getting the Malkoff led drop in. JYD #85

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: banana-clip] #387209 01/24/10 11:07 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254 ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog
ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254	I think you will like it VERY MUCH <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />-Luck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> KILLER DAWGS JYD# 61

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: banana-clip] #387210 01/25/10 03:52 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,208 Madison County, Indiana Andy Wayne Junk Yard Dog
Andy Wayne Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,208 Madison County, Indiana	Quote How do they work after the Malkoff dropins? I heard they are pretty bright and batteries last a while too. Comparison Chart JYD #4

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Andy Wayne] #387211 01/25/10 06:08 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	a few prepped for adding machined aluminum plugs (secured with expoxy)(machining the plugs monday) look into the abyss, and the abyss looks back at you......enough space in there for a TON of kit JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Bushman5] #387212 01/25/10 11:40 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254 ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog
ordawg1 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,254	Nice job Bushy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> KILLER DAWGS JYD# 61

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: ordawg1] #387213 01/25/10 07:06 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	updated pics , now with lathed end caps. At some point these are gonna get duracoated with tan/OD texture paint. "C" This will be a fire kit, complete with tinder, firesteel, fatwood and PJCB. But for now it holds matches and cotton balls. A waterproof, nukeproof, crushproof firekit (or survival kit or whatever) shown beside a spyderco Delica combo edge: [img]http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/Bushman5BFalbum/IMG_1192.jpg[/img] approx specs: 5" long x 1" wide. Usable space inside is about 4.25" x just under 1". Last edited by Bushman5; 01/25/10 08:04 PM. JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Andy Wayne] #387214 01/25/10 09:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia banana-clip Junk Yard Dog
banana-clip Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,725 Georgia	Quote Quote How do they work after the Malkoff dropins? I heard they are pretty bright and batteries last a while too. Comparison Chart Thanks Andy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> JYD #85

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: banana-clip] #387215 01/26/10 03:01 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada DotD Junk Yard Dog
DotD Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada	Really nice Bush. btw, found a local source for batteries for the Fenix. Working on getting the charger and rechargeable batteries ordered now. Cheers Dave *Dawgs travel in packs; Don't mess with the pack* JYD#62 Dave

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: DotD] #387216 01/26/10 03:09 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer Bushman5 OP Junk Yard Dog
OP Bushman5 Junk Yard Dog Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,198 drinking yer beer	^ 4sevens.ca is your friend for the rechargables <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> BTW my friend, i'm working on the canteen kits for you and your son, give me time, money is tighter than a fleas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> right now. My poor jalopy is needing attention......LMAO JUNKYARD DAWG #86

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: Bushman5] #387217 01/26/10 03:56 AM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada DotD Junk Yard Dog
DotD Junk Yard Dog Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060 British Columbia, Canada	Quote ^ 4sevens.ca is your friend for the rechargables <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> BTW my friend, i'm working on the canteen kits for you and your son, give me time, money is tighter than a fleas <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> right now. My poor jalopy is needing attention......LMAO Understand that bud. I still haven't gotten the $$ together to supplement the project either.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Will try to get a MO off to you on Thursday. Cheers D *Dawgs travel in packs; Don't mess with the pack* JYD#62 Dave

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: DotD] #387218 01/30/10 08:45 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,860 P.N.W.U.S.A. myketheknife Junk Yard Dog
myketheknife Junk Yard Dog Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,860 P.N.W.U.S.A.	Nice work on the end caps Bushman. SYKCO JYD#112 It's better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it.

Re: Maglite conversion [Re: rmc85] #387219 02/04/10 08:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 392 PA. intel440 Mongrel
intel440 Mongrel Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 392 PA.	Quote Dont waste a good light. Tube Vault http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1367....save your money........ what makes you madder, the fact i'm right or your wrong

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