The flashlight does not have any identifying marks on it so I don't know who made it. I didn't save the packaging so I am not able to answer your question. Sorry.
"Ampro T23921 8-LED Flashlight with Laser Pointer"
that's the flashlight he's using. I spent like an hour trying to find a decent aluminum one on Amazon and I just happened to stumble upon this. For some reason YouTube wouldn't allow me to post a link, so I just copied the exact listing name off Amazon's site. Enjoy ;)
When you screw the bottom of the flashlight into the head assembly the bottom of the flashlight presses against the sleeve and the sleeve presses against the bearing, holding the bearing firmly in place. Without the sleeve the bearing would flop around... If your particular flashlight can screw far enough into the head to the point where the bottom of the flashlight makes contact with the bearing then you won't need the sleeve. - Thanks for the question!
Great Design!! The only question I have is what does the internal sleeve do? is it to prevent the head of the flashlight to be screwed down completely and creating resistance against the bearing?
Fantsatic DIY engineering from household parts! I just wish there where more stedicam rigs on the market so it would force merlin to bring their prices down :/
I had to grind down an allen wrench so it would fit into the confined area. I loosly installed the set screw into the collar, pushed the collar over the shaft, then used the ground down allen wrench to tighten the screw.
I see the 'set screw' you put in the custom made brass collar holds the bearing assembly to the brass "control cap" you made, but how do you get the set screw tight? It seems to me the flashlight cap is in the way of getting a screw in there.
Instead of using sand and plugging the ends with caps and epoxy you probably could have just used a long spring inside the pipe. I am thinking that would have saved you a lot of time and effort with the same end result. Thanks for posting this it's really been a help for the one I am working on!
You can also use a skipping rope handle that has a bearing already in it, for anyone who can't find that flashlight
Mugensieki 2 months ago
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snoshreddax21 3 months ago
Hello!
The flashlight does not have any identifying marks on it so I don't know who made it. I didn't save the packaging so I am not able to answer your question. Sorry.
PhallenLeaf 4 months ago
will you inform the tipe of flashlight you use, we will need the correct size ford the bearing.
Thanks
cubadiaz1 4 months ago
@cubadiaz1
"Ampro T23921 8-LED Flashlight with Laser Pointer"
that's the flashlight he's using. I spent like an hour trying to find a decent aluminum one on Amazon and I just happened to stumble upon this. For some reason YouTube wouldn't allow me to post a link, so I just copied the exact listing name off Amazon's site. Enjoy ;)
snoshreddax21 3 months ago
When you screw the bottom of the flashlight into the head assembly the bottom of the flashlight presses against the sleeve and the sleeve presses against the bearing, holding the bearing firmly in place. Without the sleeve the bearing would flop around... If your particular flashlight can screw far enough into the head to the point where the bottom of the flashlight makes contact with the bearing then you won't need the sleeve. - Thanks for the question!
PhallenLeaf 8 months ago
Great Design!! The only question I have is what does the internal sleeve do? is it to prevent the head of the flashlight to be screwed down completely and creating resistance against the bearing?
TSmallzz 8 months ago
Fantsatic DIY engineering from household parts! I just wish there where more stedicam rigs on the market so it would force merlin to bring their prices down :/
AxelTiger 1 year ago
I had to grind down an allen wrench so it would fit into the confined area. I loosly installed the set screw into the collar, pushed the collar over the shaft, then used the ground down allen wrench to tighten the screw.
PhallenLeaf 1 year ago
I see the 'set screw' you put in the custom made brass collar holds the bearing assembly to the brass "control cap" you made, but how do you get the set screw tight? It seems to me the flashlight cap is in the way of getting a screw in there.
Am I missing something?
johnny85er 1 year ago
Es mas bonita que la Merli y mejor terminada.
Podria poner los planos con las piezas y las medidas. GRACIAS y un abrazo desde España.
TEKY61 1 year ago
your idea for putting the pan bearing underneath the UV joints is really interesting!
I can see how that would add a major amount of control.
And a HUGE thank you for mentioning part numbers, as opposed to most 'how to' guides on youtube which mostly say "i found this thing in my shop"
johnny85er 1 year ago
you are a craftsman sir.
gallushendo 1 year ago
Thank you for the feedback! It is very appreciated!!!
PhallenLeaf 1 year ago
You did the best job I have ever seen on the build and the video. All the paint is awesome as well.
Thanks for everything
SparkieWaller2009 1 year ago
Instead of using sand and plugging the ends with caps and epoxy you probably could have just used a long spring inside the pipe. I am thinking that would have saved you a lot of time and effort with the same end result. Thanks for posting this it's really been a help for the one I am working on!
bog1e 1 year ago
Thanks for the kind words!
PhallenLeaf 1 year ago
great job. one of the best diy ive seen
kdsaura 1 year ago
Not for sale. Sorry...
PhallenLeaf 1 year ago
HOW MUCH FOR ONE?!
dynazty424 1 year ago
Good Job!! like it!
PachulizPunk 1 year ago
nice work..
ed328win 1 year ago
Looks very nice and sturdy.
DevilsCuz 1 year ago