The seamless bronze pointer :D w/pics

[Fracker]

Thought I would make a pointer with a good feel and nice look. And it would have less of a chance of breaking. I bored it out then machined the threads. I turned down the outside last to give the appearance of being seamless.

 

[jakeyboii]

very nice! you have talent!

 

[Fracker]

very nice! you have talent!

Thanks for that compliment. I enjoy doing machining work for my toys.

 

[Laik]

Awesome job :beer: +1
I wish i had a lathe

 

[jakeyboii]

Thanks for that compliment. I enjoy doing machining work for my toys.

your more then welcome do you also sell stuff

 

[awillis2589]

Nice! what power module did you use?

 

[Fracker]

your more then welcome do you also sell stuff

No I do not sell anything. I just do it for fun.

Nice! what power module did you use?

I stripped out one of those 4 dollar eBay pens . Cheapest way to get a module and driver. I don't have a lot of extra money so I have to improvise.

Also I machined the bronze a little tight so the heatsink made a good connection to the host for the battery+. Worked like a charm.

$4.00 eBay pen
Free bronze from an old piece I had to help seat bearings
= nice looking 5 mw 532nm pointer

 

[Moistenator]

Free bronze from an old piece I had to help seat bearings
= nice looking 5 mw 532nm pointer

Keeping in mind, It's probably 20 - 40mW.. Maybe even more.. Great work on the build! It's great seeing people improvise and the ideas people get.. +1
Thanks for sharing!

 

[RedDart]

Very nice! Looks like an expensive 5mW handheld

 

[Fracker]

Thank you all for the compliments. I'm enjoying this new hobby. Lots to learn and the possibilities are endless.

The pointer feels great in your hand. Has a good weight to it and just feels solid.