Author Topic: Brass torches.... (Read 53652 times)

Divided he ad · « **on:** July 19, 2008, 02:02:33 PM »

Now as I said in my intro some of you will have seen these elsewhere. So this is for all those who haven't seen them ;D

I have made quite a few of these and they all (except for the ones that got 'lost' !) are still working well ;)

A few views of what I am on about.... front.

Back.

Four of the designs.

Another four designs

finally the last one I made... Polished to a mirror finish. (this one is aluminium bronze)

I am waiting on a set of drawings that are kindly in the works ;D

Well that's my feet wet.... ;)

Ralph.

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2008, 12:13:14 PM »

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 19, 2008, 02:02:33 PM

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I am waiting on a set of drawings that are kindly in the works ;D

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Ya know... I still haven't fixed my work station yet. I hope to shortly so I can get back working on them. ;D

Eric

Divided he ad · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2008, 01:38:32 PM »

There is another party helping me with the drawings too Eric.... you do know him ;D (not sure if you know him in person though?)

Bet you haven't tried to make one yet? what with your new ventures and all ;)

Ralph.

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2008, 03:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 21, 2008, 01:38:32 PM

There is another party helping me with the drawings too Eric.... you do know him ;D (not sure if you know him in person though?)

Bet you haven't tried to make one yet? what with your new ventures and all ;)

Ralph.

Lemme guess... Wes or Tim? ;D

Eric

Divided he ad · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2008, 03:01:13 AM »

K, it's wes..... ;D
He said he's getting there, I know there are loads of work and general life things to get in the way of all the hobby stuff we do, (I'm still in the planning phase for my next project build, have been for 3 weeks!) so I'm not too worried about the time ;D
I just want a nice neat flash set of drawings ;D

You carry on building your business, that's far more important ;)

Ralph.

Powder Keg · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:03:32 PM »

I have them about half done:o) I keep getting distracted:o( I cut up a bunch of tiny brass parts tonight.

Wes

Divided he ad · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2008, 08:28:42 PM »

So what are you making with a bunch of tiny brass parts then Wes ?

I understand about the too much at once thing.... I haven't cut one piece of metal for over two weeks!!!!!!!!!

Most unlike me! And I am on hols for 4 days as of wednesday night... Well there is always next week!!

Ralph.

Sky King · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2008, 11:49:56 AM »

Ralph, Dumb question...but are those LED's or lasers??? I am assuming they are LED's.. Any way,, fine looking piece of art there!!

Julian

Divided he ad · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2008, 09:53:51 AM »

Thank you Julian.

Super ultra high brighhtness LED's .... well very bright ones anyway ;D

Happy you liked them

Ralph.

Bernd · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:15:17 PM »

Hey Ralph,

What's involved in making those. I know you need a battery and the LED, but don't see a switch any where. Care to clue in the clueless? ???

Bernd

Divided he ad · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2008, 08:21:16 AM »

Hi Bernd,

Simple but effective... Twist cap! ;D

Takes a bit of jiggery pokery and fine tuning but works ;)

Check your P.M.

Ralph.

madmick · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2008, 11:29:41 AM »

make the top(switch end) in the form of a bullet and ebay them,you'l make a fortune in manchester and london!!

Divided he ad · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2008, 02:17:40 PM »

I'm not sure they would be cost effective Mick..... Unless you charged £20 for them !!! They are all similar, but all are manually made and all have different end design.

I just use them as gifts, I've made about 20 now and all have been recieved with smiling faces

That's all the payment I need for them.... Happy friends

I'm sure your probably mad enough to copy them.... You might find them as not cost effective as me... Or might make them much faster.... Who knows?

... What kind of stuff do you make Mick? .... Start a few threads, use lots of pictures in them..... Obviously not your TOP SECRET stuff

Ralph.

Divided he ad · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:50:45 AM »

Do you know what??!

I've given my very poor plans for these out to 8 people who all said they would send me pic's of the finished articles.... That's all I wanted in return!

How many pictures do you think I've received???? Yep you guessed it 0!!!

I'm not bitter.... I just wanted to see my torches made by others.... Is that too much to ask

Ralph.

P.S. I was just wandering the boards saw the post and thought about it..... Not really that concerned, they probably couldn't decypher my plans or write up!!

Bernd · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2009, 09:17:09 AM »

This is a bit scary Ralph.

I had forgotten that you sent me some plans. I was digging around my second disk drive on the computer, this is were I keep all my info and pics, and I came across your plans. Now here you are bringing up this subject.

I feel bad now that I've never got back to making one.

Bernd

bogstandard · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:22:16 AM »

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I just wanted to see my torches made by others

I've got one that is made by others.

Bogs

Divided he ad · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2009, 01:40:07 PM »

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I've got one that is made by others.

You've got an original 1 of the 20

looks a bit scratched now though

Bernd,

I'll be expecting a picture of a working prototype by next weekend

Not trying to make you feel bad.... Just poking a bit of fun at your and others expense

You do know that my powers of telepathy do reach as far as Australia!!!?!

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Well the text messages I send do anyway!

Ralph.

rleete · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2009, 07:33:36 PM »

Quote from: Divided he ad on January 31, 2009, 08:50:45 AM

I just wanted to see my torches made by others....

Made? I haven't even gotten around to picking up a suitable piece of stock!

On top of it all, that rotten bastard that promised the prints isn't done, either. Maybe he needs a bit of "persuasion"?

Divided he ad · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2009, 07:57:57 PM »

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On top of it all, that rotten bastard that promised the prints isn't done, either

Would that be the poster of the above quote?

Suitable piece of stock!!!!

Any brass bar over 14mm dia and 60mm long can be made into one torch (60mm to make sure, you could get away with 50mm!) That is as long as you have a lathe.... suppose you could make one on a mill.... never tried!
Doesn't even have to be brass, I've made one out of aluminium bronze!! (that was tough!

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Enough of you weak excuses Roger... Get it done

Ralph.

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:58:55 PM »

Quote from: Divided he ad on January 31, 2009, 07:57:57 PM

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On top of it all, that rotten bastard that promised the prints isn't done, either

Would that be the poster of the above quote?

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Phew... thought he was talking about me there for a minute...

Eric

J. Tranter · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2009, 03:17:36 AM »

I'd make one but I'm still waiting for the plans.

John Tranter

Divided he ad · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:20:42 AM »

Hi John,

Yeah..... I seem to recall (well ok, I checked my messages!!) it was March when we talked about them?!!

I think if I remember, cause I didn't save the replies, that I was waiting for some clearer drawings for you (and anyone else!)

I'll send you what I've got and then you could try to decypher my ramblings!!

I'll send you a copy of all the build pics too, hopefully you will be able to figure it all out with them too?

I often need one of these

.... So much going on in my head that things do get lost from time to .... well ok, everyday!

I'll send them to you after a little edit on the distructions... I've noticed a little error, it'll make one less scrap part hopefully

I've got your e-mither address off your profile

Ralph.

J. Tranter · « **Reply #22 on:** February 01, 2009, 12:19:44 PM »

Sorry just poking fun.

But I would love to get the plans.
John Tranter

SPiN Racing · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:30:12 PM »

I would raise my hands for plans.. but I have to make a peck drill first!!!

Im ok with the body, and making a battery fit.. its the electronics I am clueless on.

Let me make a footnote though..... Im not clueless with electronics. I did board level repair on Pinballs, and coin op games in the mid 1980s throgh the early 90s, and built a Sinclair, back before TImex bought rights to the name. Also have installed a dozen stand alone EMS in cars. (complete engine computer wiring, and programming the fuel and ignition curves etc.) SO Im not clueless... just never got around to thinking of, nor making a torch/flashlight from a LED LOL.

J. Tranter · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2009, 11:17:51 PM »

Ralph I got the plans you sent me

. Thank you for sending those I greatly appriciate it.

I do have a few questions though. What size LED did you use, what size material, and batteries? If you can tell me that I should be able to get this done.

Thank you again and for all your help

John T.

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