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Mini/Pocket Laser Host Concept

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So I thought I'd give a bit of time to my lathe, as one does, and started going at this piece of scrap stock. I had the idea of making a very small laser host out of it, here's how it turned out:





Excuse the rough edges, I didn't put in the effort to fix it up quite yet. But as of now the most critical thing I need to worry about is the fact that this thing doesn't have a tailcap yet, I threaded the host for one but when it came to actually making it I realized I didn't have any switches small enough for it. Here's the end of the host, it takes 1*10440 battery (AAA form factor), and a DTR module (Someone mentioned a while back ago that a 15/32" drill bit makes a perfect fit, and they were absolutely right. Thanks to whoever that was :whistle:):



Here's how small this guy really is:


Compared to 18650 battery

Measurements (mm):




Also forgot to capture it, but the handle measures an OD of 16mm

Things to finish:

- Material finish, sand/polish
- Focus ring
- Tail cap, with a proper fitting switch
- Set-screw for diode module

This is my first custom host, let me know what you think and tell me if you see something I can improve, I would appreciate it :thanks:

-E.P.

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