tucker301 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 http://lifehacker.com/400292/top-10-how-to-videos Video #1 at the bottom of the list (It's a countdown). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1347900/worlds_brightest_led_flashlight/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I've done a few projects like this ... I have mixed feelings on the matter. It's great fun to be able to get a powerful light for not very much money, but it also seems to lead people to believe that there is no reason to invest in a quality light like a surefire ... and there isn't, if you don't care about longevity, durability, reliability, waterproofness or build quality. That 900 lumen led looks interesting, I may have to try that out ... I wonder how long it will last in a garbage housing like the donor flashlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERdept Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 There may be cheaper ways, but I wouldn't try them for several reasons: 1. Established reputation and real world performance of Surefire. 2. Parts availability. 3.Systematically tested with actual test equipment. 4. Modular system with interchangeable rails, bulbs, switches, etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I've done a few projects like this ... I have mixed feelings on the matter. It's great fun to be able to get a powerful light for not very much money, but it also seems to lead people to believe that there is no reason to invest in a quality light like a surefire ... and there isn't, if you don't care about longevity, durability, reliability, waterproofness or build quality. That 900 lumen led looks interesting, I may have to try that out ... I wonder how long it will last in a garbage housing like the donor flashlight? It will last a long time if you take care of the light, and use the appropriate heat sink, when you order the led, they will give you several choices, I used the smallest one and the light lasted several months, I went with a same led mounted to a larger heat sink and the light has been flawless. But on a side note, you can buy a better light on eBay for the same money as making it, and it will come sealed with o-rings in an aluminum housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Someone on another forum stated that the Cabelas line of tactical flashlights are exact duplicates of the Surefires. Parts even interchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 check out www.sportsmansguide.com they have a lot of tactical stuff. i have in my life noticed that when a product first comes out on any market, that it is cheap.till it becomes popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphanedcowboy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Someone on another forum stated that the Cabelas line of tactical flashlights are exact duplicates of the Surefires. Parts even interchange. You talking about this post? I bought 2 flashlights that were involved in the email only sale. I just wished I would have bought more. They were listed as $18 and some change each. They are excellent lights for what they are. They have a glass lens, a switch (no twist on or off), came with batteries, rubberized camo coating, double o-rings, and a more even light distribution than the Surefire. I tested both bulbs against each other and the Cabela's won with a brighter light and better, more even distribution. Here are some pictures: Double O-rings Bulb Comparison: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 just goes to show that sometimes your just paying for the name, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolai552 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If i were ever to get a flashlight for use in a life or death situation, or even just for camping, SureFire only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 You talking about this post? I bought 2 flashlights that were involved in the email only sale. I just wished I would have bought more. They were listed as $18 and some change each. They are excellent lights for what they are. They have a glass lens, a switch (no twist on or off), came with batteries, rubberized camo coating, double o-rings, and a more even light distribution than the Surefire. I tested both bulbs against each other and the Cabela's won with a brighter light and better, more even distribution. Here are some pictures: Double O-rings Bulb Comparison: looks like they go to different schools together novaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakotah Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I was beginning to wonder how you could put cheap and surefire in the same sentence. LOL. All things being equal, I would still pay for the surfire. Yes, its a name, but its also a repeatedly proven item. Plus, my life depends on it due to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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