I have heard of people turning down the Mag-lite reflectors to get a
smaller diameter. If the AAA is too small you could use a AA size that's
been reduced a bit. :)
They're just plastic...
Trot, the modifyin', fox...
On Sat, 2 Jun 2001, Kevin Strong wrote:
> No, and I don't think I will. The wedding's in two weeks, and I don't
> want to do anything to jeopardize that. We are taking a train ride on
> the honeymoon - Denver to Glenwood Springs. Not steam, but we may find
> time to get to Georgetown... No luck convincing her that Chama was the
> latest craze in honeymoon destinations. <sigh>
>
> I got to thinking about headlights again. What do you use for
> reflectors? I've heard of some success using the reflectors from
> Mag-Lites, but then you're limited to the "AAA" size, which is
> relatively small, or the "AA" size, which is a bit large. I've been
> using a two-part epoxy paste I get from the hardware store in the
> plumbing department. I fill the cavity of the headlight, and make a
> "bowl" for the reflector with my pinky while it's drying. It's not
> perfect, and I'd like to figure out a way to get a good mirrored finish
> that won't melt under the heat of the smokebox.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Later,
>
> K
>
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