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My DIY Blu-Ray

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rog8811 said:
The blueray I posted in the eyeball thread was made before I had a lathe capable of thread cutting, I found that good size threads for a CR123 size barrel can be stripped out of old camera lenses. that is what holds mine together.

I must say that I have broken more drills, over the years, in copper than any other metal. Measuring tight tolerances on a material that gets hot so quickly when machining is a bit of an art as well.... good luck with the build, I await the result with interest.

Regards rog8811


Thanks for the tips Rog I really am not planning on threading it though. At least I don't think so.
 





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rog8811 said:
The blueray I posted in the eyeball thread was made before I had a lathe capable of thread cutting, I found that good size threads for a CR123 size barrel can be stripped out of old camera lenses. that is what holds mine together.

I must say that I have broken more drills, over the years, in copper than any other metal. Measuring tight tolerances on a material that gets hot so quickly when machining is a bit of an art as well.... good luck with the build, I await the result with interest.

Regards rog8811


Yes copper is really hard, Today I tried to use the lathe to make the 11.8mm hole for the dx lens assembly I FAILED the damn copper keeps heating up and breaking the plaque. A guy from work told me he will build a 11.8mm drill bit for me in the morning so i'm on the road again :)
 
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Zom-B said:
[quote author=Switch link=1211214201/0#13 date=1211231326]Btw, I heard that copper oxide is somewhat toxic :p
rog8811 said:
*Mental note* don't lick your laser...... :)
This implies: "Wash your hands after using this laser" not really user friendly if you ask
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Who wants user friendly or safe LOL copper is cool :)
 
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Here is my proposed cap of my tailcap button we will see if it works out.
 

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Make sure it isn't a 1933.... ;)

Regards rog8811
*Edit or should I say "the" 1933...the missing one..
 
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it's not a real coin Rog, it's a button I found while walking to work this morning, it's domed shaped and made of aluminum, I already ground off the back part.
 
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john_lawson said:
if you do you can join the(" i hope my wife doesn't find out what i really spent on bluray stuff club")


LOL No doubt about that she keeps seeing small packages arriving from DX and she is starting to ask questions.
 
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thejunkmonger said:
it's not a real coin Rog, it's a button I found while walking to work this morning, it's domed shaped and made of aluminum, I already ground off the back part.
haha, well it fooled me
 
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For your tail cap, you might consider using a set screw through the side. I know this will require a tool for removal, but batteries last a long time. Threads can be a real pain to cut.
 
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Photon_Pharmer said:
For your tail cap, you might consider using a set screw through the side. I know this will require a tool for removal, but batteries last a long time. Threads can be a real pain to cut.


Thanks Photon that is exactly what I had in mind.
 
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due to the fact my copper is not cooperating with me at all (does not do what I want it to do) I will probably change my host to Brass or Bronze that I have laying around here I'm not sure which one it is because I don't know the diff. Anyway my new problem is will my flexdrive 2 have any problems running the blu-ray @ 90ma from a CR2 rechargable battery from dx? The new stock I have is smaller than the Copper.
 
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As stated before the copper is out I moved over to Bronze, Had some time today at lunch and this is what I've done so far. (pictures)
 

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