Heads up - Flashlight cases thread

[wildmanh]

Hey guys, just wanted to give you a heads up that I posted some recent leather work of mine in the Gadgets and Gear forum entitled Flash light cases. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks,

Heber

 

[Roger Smith]

Beautiful work Heber.

 

[Spectre]

Looks good. Maybe a good Christmas stocking stuffer for Claire...

 

[wildmanh]

Looks good. Maybe a good Christmas stocking stuffer for Claire...

I think it would make a great stocking stuffer. BTW sent an email your way.

Heber

 

[Spectre]

Thanks, Heber.

Guys, a lot of defensive-minded folks tend to really focus on knives and firearms. The truth is, a good small flashlight is at least as important as a knife, and usually much more important than a firearm. With the proliferation of inexpensive keychain lights, there is no good excuse for not having a light and a backup.

Small lights can be used as impact weapon, and taken places even small knives cannot go. The Inova X1 is the smallest light possible to use as an impact tool. (And it will be easier to use this way for those with very small hands.)

Claire texted me a picture of her ID badge, to which she attached a keychain light from BatteryJunction*. She then said the lights had gone out a few minutes afterward!

Lights. Good daily gear, and vital in some emergencies.

john



*Hm. It might be neat to order some keychain lights with a custom Himalayan Imports or Cantina label, but we'd have to order at least 250

 

[wildmanh]

Thanks, Heber.

Guys, a lot of defensive-minded folks tend to really focus on knives and firearms. The truth is, a good small flashlight is at least as important as a knife, and usually much more important than a firearm. With the proliferation of inexpensive keychain lights, there is no good excuse for not having a light and a backup.

Small lights can be used as impact weapon, and taken places even small knives cannot go. The Inova X1 is the smallest light possible to use as an impact tool. (And it will be easier to use this way for those with very small hands.)

Claire texted me a picture of her ID badge, to which she attached a keychain light from BatteryJunction*. She then said the lights had gone out a few minutes afterward!

Lights. Good daily gear, and vital in some emergencies.

john



*Hm. It might be neat to order some keychain lights with a custom Himalayan Imports or Cantina label, but we'd have to order at least 250

John, Got your email and sent one back at you. I'll get it done next week after my campout/movie shoot. BTW Great topic!!

I've been carrying a flashlight for light and as an impact weapon for years. Normally a Pelican M3 2370 LED, Inova X5 or a Dorcy Hawkeye. Inova and Pelican make some Very high quality lights. Sure they don't have the latest features like Multiple brightness levels but the build quality and reliability are there. :thumbup:

My main EDC light is that Inova X1 and I have a light like John posted on my key ring. And if I think I need more light I'll bring something bigger. Now that I started making my own pouches I'll start carrying my X1 in a black pouch while I'm at work instead of it just riding in my backpack. IMO A light is something you shouldn't leave home with out cause you can get good quality for a good price and if you need it you have it.

Heber

 

[Spectre]

Hi, I'm John, and I...I'm a light geek.

I have 3 or 4 Fenix lights, 3 or 4 SureFires, and assorted other lights. I'm not actually a fan of lights with multiple brightness levels, but believe if you do have a light with high and low beams, the high should come up first.

My LumaPower LM33 is NOT set up like this. The low setting comes first. Fortunately, even the low power is bright enough to use as a tactical/shooting light.

Uppers: small, inexpensive, bright, can use rechargeable batteries, juiced by the tiny, cheap NanoCharger.

Downers: reverse clicky (comes on when the button pops *up*, not when first pressed).

 

[John Shields]

Have you tried doing sheathes at all? Might be difficult with how uniquely different every knife is, but worth the effort I'm sure.

 

[wildmanh]

Have you tried doing sheathes at all? Might be difficult with how uniquely different every knife is, but worth the effort I'm sure.

Hi John, I started making sheaths for knives and now I'm starting to branch out into other things. Got two 1911-A1 holsters in the works. One is wet molded and partly sewn up, the other is wet molded. Going to be working on some Magazine pouches in my spare time. Got plans to make a leather pouch for my SOG PowerLock Multi-tool also.

Heber

 

[BruiseLeee]

Got two 1911-A1 holsters in the works. One is wet molded and partly sewn up, the other is wet molded.

Where does one find information on making holsters with leather? Especially wet molding. My cardboard hosters are high tech but I'm finding out they're not very durable (especially the in-waistband holsters on hot days.)

 

[Kismet]

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[BruiseLeee]

Wanna work for my research and development department?

The broccoli boxes from the wholesalers are wax impregnated.

 

[tedwca]

Where does one find information on making holsters with leather? Especially wet molding. My cardboard hosters are high tech but I'm finding out they're not very durable (especially the in-waistband holsters on hot days.)

This is one of the longest posts I've ever seen form you. :thumbup:

 

[BruiseLeee]

this is one of the longest posts i've ever seen form you. :d:thumbup:

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[Kismet]

Wanna work for my research and development department?

Thanks anyway, Bruise,
But I'd be afraid of the burdens and changes in my life that the vast income would create. Then, the additional concerns of protecting the $, paying taxes on it, investing it wisely, buying the right attire and and vehicle to reflect my status would consume my time.

I couldn't trust the agendas of any of the people I met, especially the stunning women who would flock to me, "just to learn."

The wealth could affect my value system, drain my spiritual resources, and corrupt the purity of my journey through life.



But thanks.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Those look great, Heber:thumbup:

I dabble in leatherwork myself, and I always find that making a sheath/holster for something without a sharp edge to be a refreshing change of pace:thumbup:
I mean setting, forming, and including a weld so that the blade doesn't cut through...that can be stressful.

Gimme a pistol or revolver or a magazine or a folder or a flashlight to make a case for any day of the week

You're look hella better than mine

 

[wildmanh]

Where does one find information on making holsters with leather? Especially wet molding. My cardboard hosters are high tech but I'm finding out they're not very durable (especially the in-waistband holsters on hot days.)

Check out the Sheaths and Such sub forum. Thats where I read the Wet molding tutorial that helped me make the flash light cases.

Thanks anyway, Bruise,
But I'd be afraid of the burdens and changes in my life that the vast income would create. Then, the additional concerns of protecting the $, paying taxes on it, investing it wisely, buying the right attire and and vehicle to reflect my status would consume my time.

I couldn't trust the agendas of any of the people I met, especially the stunning women who would flock to me, "just to learn."

The wealth could affect my value system, drain my spiritual resources, and corrupt the purity of my journey through life.



But thanks.

Oh I don't think protection would be a problem for you, just work with The Duck.

Those look great, Heber:thumbup:

I dabble in leatherwork myself, and I always find that making a sheath/holster for something without a sharp edge to be a refreshing change of pace:thumbup:
I mean setting, forming, and including a weld so that the blade doesn't cut through...that can be stressful.

Gimme a pistol or revolver or a magazine or a folder or a flashlight to make a case for any day of the week

You're look hella better than mine

Thanks Jake! I took some time off from some Machete sheaths to work on those pouches. A change of pace is nice once in a while. If you like those, you'll like the IWB Holster, matching flash light case and Mag pouch I'm working on.

Heber

 

[BruiseLeee]

Many thanks for the links.

Since Kis doesn't want the job, I'll leave it open to some go-getter who is willing to start at the bottom and work his way up to minimum wage.

 

[wildmanh]

Many thanks for the links.

Since Kis doesn't want the job, I'll leave it open to some go-getter who is willing to start at the bottom and work his way up to minimum wage.

I'm making minimum wage right now so I won't be joining your venture right now, the pay cut isn't worth it. But if you find someone to work under you, let us know. IMO You have to start somewhere.

BTW Got any pictures of your High end Tactical Cardboard holsters/sheaths?

Heber

 

[wildmanh]

I just finished a 1911 Magazine pouch for Spectre and posted pictures in the sheathing forum here. I also posted pictures of the flashlight case I made for Claire. Can't hardly wait to hear how they like them.

Heber