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Re: [at-l] Lightweight flashlight?
- Subject: Re: [at-l] Lightweight flashlight?
- From: WH HAWKINS <WHHAWKINS@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:34:34 EDT
In a message dated 98-04-30 20:13:11 EDT, Earl wrote:
> I forgot to mention in my earlier post, but the flashlight I've modified
> now weighs almost the same as the one that takes AAA batteries. Basically,
> I drilled a few holes through it. Most of the weight being in the "lens
> assembly".
> I'm not really sure I'm finished -- the next thing I may try is turning
> down the body in a lathe and see what happens.
>
> Now, for another question -- what would I get if I applied all this to the
> smaller light?
>
> Earl
>
The flashlight is no longer waterproof, because of all the holes. Take the
rubber O-rings out.
IMHO, it is overkill to save a few oz.
Wildbill
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