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Possible Host?

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What do you guys think? All parts look accessible. Trigger looks workable. Might need to modify the barrel for more mass to handle heat. I know it's hard to say from a picture and not be able to actually hold it to examine, but maybe someone sees something I'm overlooking or can give me a precaution or two. Thanks guys.
 





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I really wasn't trying to make fun of anyone, but that thing looks like it weighs 20 pounds. I do love the idea of unique host though.
 
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not a bad host, but the thermal conductivity is rather low. steel is not a great heatsinking material. you may need to use a lower powered diode.
 
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The barrel is threaded in. I would try to get another barrel in that handle. Copper sounds good. It just seemed like a good base. Everything had threads and can be exposed for work. Really considering running with this. Really just the blue would stay.
 
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Also, adding a switch to such a large trigger might be a bit hard but otherwise it might be a fun project!
 
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If you think you can do it, just go with it. Use a low power module, you may have a short run time, but you will have he only one! The only way this hobby grows is with people that think out of the norm.
 
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Low power module is NOT AN OPTION lol. I intend to fully replace the barrel with a copper one with much more mass (and style) :)
 
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It can't look like a gun and spew out a trickle of light. And yeah I guess I made that obvious. Thanks for the encouragement guys. It just solidified my decision to try it out.
 
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A high amp pressure switch under the preexisting trigger would be the way to go. Host looks rad I m sure one of our machinist can spruce you up a real nice threaded head. Lol could even add LED+ fiber optic cables where the hose goes to get a fun effect and show the laser is armed. With enough internal exposure anything can be a host, well... Not ANYTHING... And that's why I don't walk normally anymore :beer:
 
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Haha. Yeah I'm been in the habit of picking things up and saying 'I wonder " looks like I have a fun project ahead. Glad to see you like the look. I don't think it looks like a garden hose nozzle like jh35 seems to think. Went through some effort to make fun. Nice guy
 
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