New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! - Laser Pointer Forums

jayrob · 12-15-2008, 07:54 AM

Senkat told me to check out these little 'Task Force' lights at Lowe's. They come in red, and blue as well...

Here's the light that can be found at Lowe's: http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/ninth/tf1w.htm
* It runs off of a single AA battery, so a 14500 with a FlexDrive makes a perfect combination for a red or a blu-ray build.

* It will fit an AixiZ or a Meredith module.
* The silicone 'dust caps' fit right in there perfectly too...

I had to do some similar modifications that I do on the 'Pocket Mini' host. The FlexDrive has to be 'trimmed' as well. Here's the pictures...

It finishes flush at the front. The lens is slightly recessed, and the host can stand on it's head...

Very nice host that comes with a quality nylon holster. I like that it is available in different colors, and I especially like the metal tail button clicky!

Good find Greg!

Jay

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SenKat_Stonetek · 12-15-2008, 04:14 PM

HOLY COW YOU WORK FAST !

I was going to send you mine, in case you hadn't had time to visit Lowes yet - DOH ! Very nice work (per the usual !) and although I most likely don't have a chance of being able to duplicate your efforts, I am glad it turned out so nice looking ! You continually surprise me - I'll make sure to pass along any other dieas I might have, but don't have the skills (or tools) to create
8-)

jayrob · 12-15-2008, 04:27 PM

It's really a great host Greg! Thanks for putting me on to them...

I wish it was an easier mod, so that most people could just buy the heatsink. But they still could... It's just some extra work on the inside.

The main thing, is that it has a plastic lens that is glued in place. I ended up just drilling it out of the way. Then, as shown in the pictures, I 'dressed' it up a little with the bevel...

But it's a very solid, well constructed host! 8-)
Jay

Kenom · 12-17-2008, 09:24 AM

Very nice work. I especially like the beveled look to the heatsink so that the lens is recessed. Very nice indeed.

el-taco · 12-17-2008, 09:34 AM

It's a nice looking laser, I'll give you that!

I like what you did to the heatsink. Looks neat and professional

jayrob · 12-17-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys!

Just to mention that the heatsink is actually just flat at the face. But the bevel is on the inside of the 'hexagon shaped final ring' of the host. Guess I'll have to get a blue one so I can make a matching blu-ray...
Jay

rog8811 · 12-17-2008, 07:27 PM

Very neat, you do good work sir

Regards rog8811

jayrob · 12-18-2008, 01:09 AM

We've all seen the superior work that you do rog8811...

That compliment from you is a feather in my cap!

Thanks!
Jay

12-15-2008, 07:54 AM	#1
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photos) Posts: 7,428 Rep Power: 307	New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! Senkat told me to check out these little 'Task Force' lights at Lowe's. They come in red, and blue as well... Here's the light that can be found at Lowe's: http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/ninth/tf1w.htm * It runs off of a single AA battery, so a 14500 with a FlexDrive makes a perfect combination for a red or a blu-ray build. * It will fit an AixiZ or a Meredith module. * The silicone 'dust caps' fit right in there perfectly too... I had to do some similar modifications that I do on the 'Pocket Mini' host. The FlexDrive has to be 'trimmed' as well. Here's the pictures... It finishes flush at the front. The lens is slightly recessed, and the host can stand on it's head... Very nice host that comes with a quality nylon holster. I like that it is available in different colors, and I especially like the metal tail button clicky! Good find Greg! Jay Click here to see my list of projects and tutorials! __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 425, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... (now 445!) Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too! Last edited by jayrob; 11-14-2009 at 09:28 PM.

12-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
SenKat_Stonetek Class 4 Laser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS !!! Posts: 5,926 Rep Power: 31	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! HOLY COW YOU WORK FAST ! I was going to send you mine, in case you hadn't had time to visit Lowes yet - DOH ! Very nice work (per the usual !) and although I most likely don't have a chance of being able to duplicate your efforts, I am glad it turned out so nice looking ! You continually surprise me - I'll make sure to pass along any other dieas I might have, but don't have the skills (or tools) to create 8-) __________________ StoneTek Electronics, Your Laser Parts Store

12-15-2008, 04:27 PM	#3
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photos) Posts: 7,428 Rep Power: 307	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! It's really a great host Greg! Thanks for putting me on to them... I wish it was an easier mod, so that most people could just buy the heatsink. But they still could... It's just some extra work on the inside. The main thing, is that it has a plastic lens that is glued in place. I ended up just drilling it out of the way. Then, as shown in the pictures, I 'dressed' it up a little with the bevel... But it's a very solid, well constructed host! 8-) Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 425, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... (now 445!) Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

12-17-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
Kenom Class 4 Laser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 5,174 Rep Power: 182	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! Very nice work. I especially like the beveled look to the heatsink so that the lens is recessed. Very nice indeed. __________________ If it weren't for strange and unique individuals, there would be no basis for normality. Therefore, it is my moral obligation to provide said basis. Kryton Prototype Red 300mw Come chat at http://www.laserchat.org Kryton Grooves! Get in on the GB it ends this month! find out more HERE!

12-17-2008, 09:34 AM	#5
el-taco Class 2M Laser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 609 Rep Power: 5	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! It's a nice looking laser, I'll give you that! I like what you did to the heatsink. Looks neat and professional

12-17-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photos) Posts: 7,428 Rep Power: 307	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! Thanks guys! Just to mention that the heatsink is actually just flat at the face. But the bevel is on the inside of the 'hexagon shaped final ring' of the host. Guess I'll have to get a blue one so I can make a matching blu-ray... Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 425, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... (now 445!) Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

12-17-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
rog8811 Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 2,759 Rep Power: 136	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! Very neat, you do good work sir Regards rog8811 __________________ See all of my videos on Vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/4454150 Lots of tutorials and information on lasers http://www.rog8811.com/ In the land of the blind the one eyed man..... is most likely holding the laser

12-18-2008, 01:09 AM	#8
jayrob Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern CA, U.S. Astrophotography! (Some of my Photos) Posts: 7,428 Rep Power: 307	Re: New host! - Task Force Light... Nice! We've all seen the superior work that you do rog8811... That compliment from you is a feather in my cap! Thanks! Jay __________________ Personal lasers: RPL 425, O-like 250, Evolution Pro 150, Nova X-105, Nexus 95, RPL 35 (473), GLP-473, GLP-593.5, HeNe 632.8, Many DIY red, blu-ray, and green builds... (now 445!) Looking for a DIY kit? Take a look at some of my more popular kits linked in color... * FS: 405-G-1 Glass Lens Mod for Blu-ray! 31% increase in power vs AixiZ acrylic! * FS: Parts - 12X Star Trek Phaser! Awesome 12X build! Must see my Youtube video linked in my tutorial... * FS: DIY Green Build Kits! Easy assembly in minutes! * FS: Pocket Mini Build Kits! 'HOT' option for FlexDrive installed! Click here for a list of my build kits! Projects and tutorials too!

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