That's not possible for $10. You'll tie up $6 for each of the batteries (#123) listed in the video. $2 for the flashlight, not sure of the amount for the light bulb.
Still not the cost of a Surefire or Streamlight......but definately not a $10 flashlight either.
That's not possible for $10. You'll tie up $6 for each of the batteries (#123) listed in the video. $2 for the flashlight, not sure of the amount for the light bulb.
Still not the cost of a Surefire or Streamlight......but definately not a $10 flashlight either.
Just my .02.
Greg
Not true, you can go to batteryjunction.com and get the CR123A for about 1.00 apiece. I have multiple highpower flashlights and this is the cheapest place on the web to buy parts and batteries. Also try putting an LED bulb kit in your shur fire. You can go from measly 85 lumens to 400 for only 19.00 bucks. Just change the bulb and your run time will increase 20 fold.
I recently finished one of these lights. It cost a smooth 17ish bucks, and it's great. HOWEVER, MikeD is right about changing bulbs in existing lights and buying cheap. You can do the same thing for about $25, with a much better end result.
I actually made on of these last night. I'm going to do some predetor calling over the next couple evenings and thought one might come in handy. $1 little black and red flashlight from Walmart, $1.80 bulb from radio shack and about $15 worth of batteries (ouch) from Walmart. Inside the flashlight, there were four plastic ribs that held the AAs in place and kept the 123 from sliding in. I didn't have a big drill bit handy. So, improvising, I found the fat part of a 3/8" drive racket extension to be just enough larger the 123 battery to work. I heated the extension on my gas grill until it was hot enough to soften the plastic but not hot enough for a trip to the emergency room Then forced the extension down the length of the flashlight body. Batteries and bulb slipped right in. Works great, very bright. I'm curious to see how long it lasts. It's still a $1 flashlight with fancy batteries.
I have done this again since and found a rayovac light that has adjustable beam and it does not melt the reflector, I am assuming because of the extra space or heavier plastic.
I think I got it at Lowes but I have had it for awhile. Battery life is still somewhat limited(as compared to LED lights) but still if you use it in shorter burst it works great and is very bright. I'll try and get a pic up.
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