Vintage 1950 flashlight build

[Lifetime17]

Hi Folks,
Was digging around and found a few old vintage flash lights. Well that was it i started a sink on the lathe the rest is history. Some Christmas fun , In it is a A140,X Drive 1.8A,G2 lens. Runs over 2+Watts . Might rebuild for a NDB7875 3+W diode the sink can take it well . Enjoy a Christmas build on me guys.

Rich

 

[Steppenwolf]

Steampunk! nice...

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi Step,
Thank You ,
I had a moment so i machined another focus adapter for it that fits the sink diameter

Rich

 

[Alaskan]

Both are nice

 

[BobMc]

Hey, that host is older than me.
( by a few years always).

Looking good Rich! Hope you have a Merry Xmas. :gj:

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi BM,
I wanted some thing different and Vintage lights are always a hit. Out with the old to a certain extent i mean..Thanks Pal
@ Alaskan,
I wanted it to look beefier in the front but match the brass all around. Glad you like it.

Rich

 

[GSS]

It really is pretty
Is that a D cell or C cell flashlight?

 

[RedCowboy]

Reminds me of a Flash Gordon/Barbarella type raygun, I like it.

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi,
GSS,
Its a c size but the same size lithiums fit great .
@ Red,
Yes the 50's and 6's were great for space programs on tv. Thats a mean pic by the way i want one..

Rich

 

[paul1598419]

Looks like it cleaned up very well. It couldn't have started out looking so clean. Great build, Rich. :yh:

 

[RB astro]

What an awesome build Rich, I love it buddy.
Beautiful work as usual.
@ RedC, now that's a blast from the past {pun intended}.

RB
:beer:

 

[Benm]

Steampunk! nice...

Indeed, and packing a decent punch as well.

Really looks like a 'ray gun' as was popular in old scifi, and it can probable set things on fire as well

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi,
Thank you guys i enjoyed building it , at a point it was a PIA but i was determined. Hard to find some in decent condition that need a little work.


Rich

 

[aaronnoraa]

Your work is impeccable.. and beautiful

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi, Aaronnoraa,
Thank you glad you like it as i enjoyed building it . I have a few more old lights coming but with wear marks that put character in them and makes you wonder were they been . The marks and wear make you think about the time these light went through to survive into now,

Rich

 

[BowtieGuy]

I can't believe I haven't seen this cool build yet; very nice work, Rich!
I really like these vintage flashlight builds; high tech meets old tech. I wonder, have you done any modiifying of the original switch?
:gj: