Dust caps for dummies!

Lazy Laser · 03-01-2011, 01:26 AM

Dust caps for dummies!

Click Here To Buy!(With referral)

Click Here To Buy!(Without)

Step 1: Get a hold of some 14mm flashlight tail clicky caps

Step 2: Fold one of the caps inside out like so and proceed to cut off the excess silicone inside

Like so...

Step 3: Fold your now new dust cap to it's original form and place it on any standard size aixiz housing

shhh · 03-01-2011, 02:29 AM

Now i need to find some in blue

rhd · 03-01-2011, 02:34 AM

DX has them in blue.

rhd · 03-01-2011, 02:35 AM

Oh, sold out
$2.68 - Silicone Tailcap for Flashlights (Blue 10-Pack) - DIY Parts & Tools

shhh · 03-01-2011, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhd

Oh, sold out
$2.68 - Silicone Tailcap for Flashlights (Blue 10-Pack) - DIY Parts & Tools

ya i searched and found them...... but my luck they been on back order for a while.

AUTO XX · 03-01-2011, 10:01 AM

I don't bother cutting off the inside, they seem to fit fine as is

Lazy Laser · 03-01-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUTO XX

I don't bother cutting off the inside, they seem to fit fine as is

That's fine, it's just I don't like running the risk of smudging the lens...ect

ARGLaser · 04-17-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks! I was wondering were everyone on the forums was getting these dust caps.

AUTO XX · 04-17-2011, 08:40 PM

Just to note, I was wrong about the inside.
They hang on a LOT better if you cut the inside off.
The green ones also work very well as a flashlight in a pinch, I lost my truck key in the snow at 2am and I wouldn't have found it without the laser + dust cover.

Gata · 05-01-2011, 06:23 PM

Just FYI, jayrob posted something like this in one of his threads literally years ago. Just letting you know

Helios · 05-01-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gata

Just FYI, jayrob posted something like this in one of his threads literally years ago. Just letting you know

I dont think the poster is claiming to have figured this out on his own. Hes just posting the information because its long buried in the forum.

AUTO XX · 05-01-2011, 08:12 PM

Yeah, just a decent head's up for the new people on the forum.

SpecV · 05-01-2011, 09:07 PM

I wish I had seen this when I first joined this forum. I ordered 2 on ebay for the same price as 20 on DX. I did order a pack of green last week for $2

so I'm happy with that.

LaZeRz · 08-09-2011, 12:03 PM

Just thought I'd bump this thread so people can see it

I wish I could get some of those blue tailcaps

I want some for a Aurora c6 and as caps. They are flat on the back so they look nicer (to me) and can help non-tailstanding lights to tailstand.

Jacob32123 · 08-12-2011, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy Laser

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/silicone-tailcaps-for-flashlights-14mm-in-assorted-colors-12-pack-5498?r=855**205
...

Just FYI, that link has a referral code on it.

Click here for the same product with no referral code

Lazy Laser · 08-12-2011, 12:20 AM

OP has been edited to keep everyone happy..

tbh I don't really see what the problem is?

azzman372 · 08-12-2011, 12:31 AM

Thanks for this! I just bought myself some glow in the dark ones for less than $2.

Lazy Laser · 08-12-2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azzman372

Thanks for this! I just bought myself some glow in the dark ones for less than $2.

No problem

qumefox · 08-12-2011, 12:53 AM

Posting links with referrals is generally frowned on because it's considered advertising for a third party. Basically they're giving you incentive to spam links to their site everywhere.

Lazy Laser · 08-12-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qumefox

Posting links with referrals is generally frowned on because it's considered advertising for a third party. Basically they're giving you incentive to spam links to their site everywhere.

I can see what you're saying. Personally I wouldn't mind using a ref link if
someone has posted some useful information.

Jacob32123 · 08-12-2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy Laser

I can see what you're saying. Personally I wouldn't mind using a ref link if
someone has posted some useful information.

I tried to make my post as neutral as possible. Many members dont mind using those links.

Personally, I am against clicking them.

I was just trying to let people make their own choice in clicking it or not.

Lazy Laser · 08-12-2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob32123

I tried to make my post as neutral as possible. Many members dont mind using those links.

Personally, I am against clicking them.

I was just trying to let people make their own choice in clicking it or not.

Ok cheers

Helios · 08-12-2011, 04:25 PM

Its just keeps things honest. Although these are just dust caps you still earn a commission off of them. Would rather you have someone giving you links to lasers they just like? or lasers they make a profit from? Who is more likely to bend the truth to encourage you to buy?

The Baron · 04-03-2012, 04:37 AM

I just bought some. I couldn't use your ref link cuz I am on my phone and it defaults to the mobile site. I also got a 5mW red laser pen(hoping its over spec) do I can screw around in class with it lol.

Fiddy · 04-05-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Baron

I just bought some. I couldn't use your ref link cuz I am on my phone and it defaults to the mobile site. I also got a 5mW red laser pen(hoping its over spec) do I can screw around in class with it lol.

Maybe because this thread is over 1 year old....

03-01-2011, 01:26 AM	#1
Lazy Laser Aussie Laser Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Capital Of Australia Posts: 443 Rep Power: 23	Dust caps for dummies! Dust caps for dummies! Click Here To Buy!(With referral) Click Here To Buy!(Without) Step 1: Get a hold of some 14mm flashlight tail clicky caps Step 2: Fold one of the caps inside out like so and proceed to cut off the excess silicone inside Like so... Step 3: Fold your now new dust cap to it's original form and place it on any standard size aixiz housing __________________ Click→ Dust Caps For Dummies! Click→ Donate To The Forum! Click→ Cheap DIY Burning Flashlight! LPM - LaserBee 2.5W USB Just shoot me a PM if you need something LPM'd or just have a general question! Unfortunately I'm not as active on LPF as I use to be, I'll try to reply to PM's when I can! Last edited by Lazy Laser; 08-12-2011 at 12:39 AM.

03-01-2011, 02:29 AM	#2
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03-01-2011, 10:01 AM	#6
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04-17-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
AUTO XX Class 2M Laser Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 842 Rep Power: 14	Re: Dust caps for dummies! Just to note, I was wrong about the inside. They hang on a LOT better if you cut the inside off. The green ones also work very well as a flashlight in a pinch, I lost my truck key in the snow at 2am and I wouldn't have found it without the laser + dust cover. __________________ Experience has the uncanny ability to resemble superior intelligence. 2 - 5mW pointer 1 - "5mW" pen overspec 2 - 200mW "DX" pens 5 - 1W 808nm labbies (soon to have custom hosts) 3 - 1.6W 445 handheld in a professional home DIY host - 2 Sold 3 - "5mW" Ebay pens - 1 >30mW 1 - ~600mW 405 in a handmade heatsink + SS Cree host

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Gata Class 2 Laser Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 417 Rep Power: 8	Re: Dust caps for dummies! Just FYI, jayrob posted something like this in one of his threads literally years ago. Just letting you know __________________ Cogito, ergo sum

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AUTO XX Class 2M Laser Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 842 Rep Power: 14	Re: Dust caps for dummies! Yeah, just a decent head's up for the new people on the forum. __________________ Experience has the uncanny ability to resemble superior intelligence. 2 - 5mW pointer 1 - "5mW" pen overspec 2 - 200mW "DX" pens 5 - 1W 808nm labbies (soon to have custom hosts) 3 - 1.6W 445 handheld in a professional home DIY host - 2 Sold 3 - "5mW" Ebay pens - 1 >30mW 1 - ~600mW 405 in a handmade heatsink + SS Cree host

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SpecV Class 1 Laser Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 73 Rep Power: 7	Re: Dust caps for dummies! I wish I had seen this when I first joined this forum. I ordered 2 on ebay for the same price as 20 on DX. I did order a pack of green last week for $2 so I'm happy with that. __________________ 1.6W 445nm A140 dual flexdrive -black Guidesman host - by weidmark 1.4W 445nm A140 single flexdrive -black Guidesman host - My build Eagle Pair OD4+ 190-540nm glasses T-Rex 190nm-550nm OD4 glasses 190-540/800-2000 OD4+ glasses

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LaZeRz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,443 Rep Power: 91	Re: Dust caps for dummies! Just thought I'd bump this thread so people can see it I wish I could get some of those blue tailcaps I want some for a Aurora c6 and as caps. They are flat on the back so they look nicer (to me) and can help non-tailstanding lights to tailstand. __________________ Stupid Australian Laser Laws.... Damn you customs How to remove the PCB from protected cells My Collection Of Beamshots and Laser Related pics! Feel free to message me for any help/advice

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Lazy Laser Aussie Laser Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Capital Of Australia Posts: 443 Rep Power: 23	Re: Dust caps for dummies! OP has been edited to keep everyone happy.. tbh I don't really see what the problem is? __________________ Click→ Dust Caps For Dummies! Click→ Donate To The Forum! Click→ Cheap DIY Burning Flashlight! LPM - LaserBee 2.5W USB Just shoot me a PM if you need something LPM'd or just have a general question! Unfortunately I'm not as active on LPF as I use to be, I'll try to reply to PM's when I can! Last edited by Lazy Laser; 08-12-2011 at 12:42 AM.

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Helios Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,285 Rep Power: 37	Re: Dust caps for dummies! Its just keeps things honest. Although these are just dust caps you still earn a commission off of them. Would rather you have someone giving you links to lasers they just like? or lasers they make a profit from? Who is more likely to bend the truth to encourage you to buy? __________________ The present is an immeasurable moment between the future and the past yet it is the only time in which you will ever live. Last edited by Helios; 08-12-2011 at 04:25 PM.

04-03-2012, 04:37 AM	#24
The Baron Class 2M Laser Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Newport Beach, California Posts: 930 Rep Power: 11	Re: Dust caps for dummies! I just bought some. I couldn't use your ref link cuz I am on my phone and it defaults to the mobile site. I also got a 5mW red laser pen(hoping its over spec) do I can screw around in class with it lol.

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