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[at-l] re: Lightweight flashlight?

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.   <<<

as wildbill said, the flashlight is no longer waterproof.  my first thought
was "why bother with an expensive maglight, just get a cheaper, lighter
plastic flashlight?"  then i reconsidered.  waterproofness is only one of
the benefits of a maglight.  others are durability and reliability.  even
with a bunch of holes in it and a lathed-down barrel, this is still
probably a better working flashlight than most others, waterproofness
notwithstanding.  still, that's a lot of work  :).

if you're looking for light weight, try those little diode flashlights that
keep popping up on this list.  i've seen 'em, and they look good.  who here
has firsthand experience?  raven?


mike
ke kaahawe   AT92 TYT94 PCTsoon
mikeh@royalrobbins.com
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