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Hello anyone and everyone. I cordially invite you to join the 8th Annual Old-Lumens Flashlight Modders and Builders Competition.
Firstly I have asked for permission to post this here. Since the competition is a not-for-profit and without agenda I've been granted permission. Big thanks to the moderators and management that looked into this for me.
For those that would rather not read my spiel - http://budgetlightforum.com/node/74117
So what's it all about? Well it started a few years ago ( roundabout 8yrs
) by a fella going by the name of Old-Lumens.
Old-Lumens was a predominant member of Budget Light Forum who loved to make things, particularly flashlights and related items, with his own hands.
He went even further and encouraged others to do likewise by starting the annual Old-Lumens Contest which involves members making their own flashlight using only Hand Tools in one category or Machines in another. The competition has since expanded to include another category - Modified.
Sadly Justin (Old-Lumens) passed away in 2016, we here at BLF wish him to rest in peace and to continue to celebrate his life by hosting the yearly Old-Lumens Competition.
I feel the Machine Made category is a little under represented. So I got the bright idea to come and ask some good people with ...err... MACHINES! To be eligible for prizes you'll need to register over at BLF and present your entries their. However there is no reason you cannot also show off your project here on Hobby Machinist as well. I have been doing just that since i joined -
www.hobby-machinist.com
www.hobby-machinist.com
www.hobby-machinist.com
Here's a couple of pics of previous entries to help get the juices flowing
Needless to say if you need help with light specific items like leds, drivers, reflectors etc... then we're a friendly bunch and will gladly help out. Hope to see you have a go!
Firstly I have asked for permission to post this here. Since the competition is a not-for-profit and without agenda I've been granted permission. Big thanks to the moderators and management that looked into this for me.
For those that would rather not read my spiel - http://budgetlightforum.com/node/74117
So what's it all about? Well it started a few years ago ( roundabout 8yrs
) by a fella going by the name of Old-Lumens.Old-Lumens was a predominant member of Budget Light Forum who loved to make things, particularly flashlights and related items, with his own hands.
He went even further and encouraged others to do likewise by starting the annual Old-Lumens Contest which involves members making their own flashlight using only Hand Tools in one category or Machines in another. The competition has since expanded to include another category - Modified.
Sadly Justin (Old-Lumens) passed away in 2016, we here at BLF wish him to rest in peace and to continue to celebrate his life by hosting the yearly Old-Lumens Competition.
I feel the Machine Made category is a little under represented. So I got the bright idea to come and ask some good people with ...err... MACHINES! To be eligible for prizes you'll need to register over at BLF and present your entries their. However there is no reason you cannot also show off your project here on Hobby Machinist as well. I have been doing just that since i joined -
Copper flashlight
This is one of the first complete lights I made a few years back. I cheated just a little as i didn't make the bezel.
www.hobby-machinist.com
Stripey little light
I made this light with 1 roller of a knurling tool. I made the head and tail out of the same bit of tube then made the body.
www.hobby-machinist.com
Titanium torch with windows in the tail
I might've trimmed a little titanium before but this was my first time at cutting it up. I didn't get many pics during the initial machining. I wasn't happy with the dirty/murky looking windows so i dug it out and tried again This light now resides in Japan with my...
www.hobby-machinist.com
Here's a couple of pics of previous entries to help get the juices flowing
Needless to say if you need help with light specific items like leds, drivers, reflectors etc... then we're a friendly bunch and will gladly help out. Hope to see you have a go!
