Quick Easy 6v 510 Torch

[Jason365]

Dark Chrome 6V Xenon Tailcap Flashlight Torch w/CR123A - eBay Handheld Torches, Lamps, Torches, Camping, Hiking, Sport. (end time 17-Jan-10 23:38:00 AEDST)

Here is a DX version
DealExtreme: $8.37 Police Waterproof 7.2V Flashlight

Unscrew the lens from this flash light.
Unscrew the top piece that holds the bulb.
Pull the bulb out and use a stepped drill bit to bore out the hole big enough to press fit a 510 battery connector.
Use a pipe cutter to cut off most of the bottom of the battery connector so that the center post is exposed enough to make contact with the battery when pressed into the light bulb holder.
Press the battery connector in the bulb holder you bored out and your set.

Edit

Part and Tool list that I used to make things easier for people

Parts needed
Flashlight (of course)
battery connector (i used 510) but im sure you could easily use a 901, not sure about a 801 though.
2 3v RCR123A batteries and charger (I used the tenergy ones)

Tools
stepped drill bit
Cord less drill ( go slow keep it straight. I held the piece in my hand while drilling)
small pipe cutter to trim bottom of battery connector (eyeball where to cut, use a old atty to spin it while cutting)
solder and soldering iron to seal battery connector
small piece of metal pipe or pvc to place on bottom of light bulb holder when press fitting the connector in. I used the open end of an aluminum pill bottle
Vice or c clamp to press the connector in

It a very solid mod for 10 bucks if you have the tools.

It should take you about 10 minutes from opening the box.

Only down side to it is that the tube does not fit 18650 batteries. So its a 6 volt device unless you use a blank battery spacer and a 3.7 volt rcr123.

Jason

 

[RatRacer]

Nice! Kinda looks like a light saber.

 

[Jason365]

Yeah, It kinda does look like a light saber.

I am thinking I will sand down the exposed threads from where the lens screwed on to give a more finished look. I will post some pics of it after that phase.

 

[j0ker]

Nice work Jason! I'm assuming the only switch is the push on/push off on the base?

 

[Jason365]

Yes the switch is on the bottom. And it is momentary and very sturdy. you can adjust the switch by twisting the base tighter or looser for how far the switch needs to be pushed in to activate the atty. I have to use the 3rd finger technique. Pinky get tired.

 

[Jason365]

Update...
After 30 min. spinning this thing in my hand with some 60 and 100 grit sandpaper. I think it looks pretty good.

This is a very quality Mod. And very Cheap! I need to order about 5 more of these things.
Great for any beginner, due to the no soldering and all mechanical design of the torch to start with.

Note ploom shot added..

 

[nubee]

SWEET!!!
What I love is the push/pull/click-click construction. Can't get any easier than this.
Now, to find a model that WILL take the 18650.......

 

[Jason365]

18650 FTW.

6V aint so bad, its just a juice hog.

 

[Jason365]

The pictures don't do this mod justice. I've seen it in person. Very sharp looking. Jason's got me wanting to build one of these now.

 

[damaged002]

That last reply was actually from me. I'm using Jason's computer right now. Very nice mod though. I'm definitely looking into getting one of those flashlights.

 

[Charged]

Very nice mod Jason. I saw somewhere on a flashlight forum a way to modify those clicky on/off switches to become a momentary switch. That is a fine looking peice and you did a great job of describing the mod. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TJoe]

I`m not sure where my link to buy these flashlights went ,seeing dealextreme is out of stock.Or where Jasons reply post went.

I hope I did`nt break any rules so I won`t post it again.
I ordered one(flashlight),looks like a great mod.
Thank you Jason!

 

[Jason365]

Just to clarify..

The switch on this flashlight is momentary. Not click on / click off.

I works just like you want it to. Hold the button down / receive bacon, let go of button bacon stops coming out.

 

[FlipnOut]

Very nice mod Jason. I saw somewhere on a flashlight forum a way to modify those clicky on/off switches to become a momentary switch. That is a fine looking peice and you did a great job of describing the mod. Thanks for sharing.

Funny you mention this, I just did it yesterday to one of the el-cheapo Harbor Freight 9 led flashlights. I have to finish up the mod (hopefully today, need to go get a washer for the top cap), then I'll post up a step-by-step.

 

[FlipnOut]

Just to clarify..

The switch on this flashlight is momentary. Not click on / click off.

I works just like you want it to. Hold the button down / receive bacon, let go of button bacon stops coming out.

Nice find and nice looking mod Jason. Good work!

 

[Jason365]

I`m not sure where my link to buy these flashlights went ,seeing dealextreme is out of stock.Or where Jasons reply post went.

I hope I did`nt break any rules so I won`t post it again.
I ordered one(flashlight),looks like a great mod.
Thank you Jason!

I thought the same thing.. Then I went to that other forum, Thats where it is.

 

[crouton976]

Jason365,

When you say that the 18650's won't fit, how do you mean? Are they too tall or too large in diameter? Also, roughly by how much do they miss the mark, i.e. if too tall, by 1mm or 2mm, etc.?

-Creighton

 

[Juan]

great mod jason! will be trying it!

 

[Jason365]

Jason365,

When you say that the 18650's won't fit, how do you mean? Are they too tall or too large in diameter? Also, roughly by how much do they miss the mark, i.e. if too tall, by 1mm or 2mm, etc.?

-Creighton

The inside of the tube is about 2 - 3 mm to small. I was going to get an 18mm drill bit and try to bore it out to make the 18650 work in it. That will be exciting to watch.8-o I hope I don't ruin it.

Jason

 

[Jason365]

Here is my latest one. I made sure it was compatible with an 18650 from the start.
It works beautifully. But it is a click on click off Bottom switch, unlike the silver one.

Anyone have a source for momentary bottom button flashlight buttons to replace the clicky ones? I know how to mod the clicky's to become momentary but they don't seem to work as well as I would like. (not very consistent vape)

Jason