WTB: Custom Host Made To Provided Specs

I love simple things so im looking for a very simple host. The name of the game here is to make it look as much like one piece of aluminum as possible. Minimal parting lines on host and a Larger, close tolerance, flush metal rear clicky.

Other than that the design is very simple

I made a rough sketch to get an idea. Actual dimensions can be worked out later.



Im not looking to pay an arm and a leg but im willing to pay for good work. I may even be interested in several depending on the price.

I will be making reviews of several lasers including this one when its done so it could be a great way to show off your skills or gain some rep as a custom host maker on the forum! :beer:

Anyone interested? If so I would like some rough estimates as well as links to or pictures of previous work if possible.

Edit: I am willing to put money down etc to show that im serious

Thanks!

One name comes immediately to mind...

Ehgemus

This looks kinda like an original kryton with a focusing cap, maybe someone has a smooth (original kryton) to spare, you'd need a focusing cap though.

jayrob said:

One name comes immediately to mind...

Ehgemus

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My thoughts as well. I PM'd him right away but I thought id give anyone interested a shot

I found some push buttons on google that might fit the bill as well! Specifically the one with the illuminated blue ring :drool:



Although the blue ring would take away from the clean look it would be worth it if it actually lit up during use!


The 2" x 7" can also be modified if need be but I thought that size would look nice.

jayrob said:

One name comes immediately to mind...

Ehgemus

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Exactly!!

I've gotten an Ehgemus host (sold) and talk about quality machine work!! Wow!! The tolerances were so close, when you screwed on the tail cap, you couldn't even see a seam. It looked like one sold piece.

And those clickies are nice. Ehgemus should be able to work that into the build if you want.

Im currently in contact with him and a few others and the options are looking quite nice!

One thing I would like to know is if anyone has the capability to produce 1.5"-2" hosts? I was really hoping this thing would be a nice heavy beast! If not ill have to scale it down.

Bump for someone with 1.5 - 2" diameter capability.

Who were the others?

I think I can help you out with this. But I can tell you 2" X 7" is going to be bigger than you think when you get it in your hand. I can just make you one like the "black Friday" but to your dims. I didnt use a Aixiz. LD is pressed into head cap, but I could get an aixiz in there. I dont have one on hand but they are all over E-bay.
let me know...

2"x7"? That's maglite territory

I want it too be big!

Im purchasing a lathe in the next few days so I will probably just make it myself. Ive have experience with some nice southbends so im sure I can pick up using the mini lathe quickly even with its challenges.

Hopefully your mini comes set fairly straight. Mine was (and still is!) out enough that I really don't try doing anything with it.

I hope you got a 12 or 14" though, I doubt you could do any inside work on a piece that long on a 10"

Pontiacg5 said:

Hopefully your mini comes set fairly straight. Mine was (and still is!) out enough that I really don't try doing anything with it.

I hope you got a 12 or 14" though, I doubt you could do any inside work on a piece that long on a 10"

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7x12

I did my research and it sounds like the 7x_ lathes can do some decent work if adjusted correctly. And yes the 7x10" is actually 4" shorter than the 7x12 so that was a no brainer choice for me.

Im not planning on building any parts for a jet engine so as long as it can get close it will fit my needs