Big Pipe Flashlight

A waterproof sealed beam flashlight made from 4" plastic drain pipe and fittings.

Why sealed beam? Old school is the answer!
It's a lamp with a really tight beam.  Forms a clean spot that throws a super far distance, but doesn't draw a lot of power.  With the 6V lantern battery, it would  give 12+ hours of usable light.  As a spotlight.
The US Navy likes that lamp.  Look up Navy Battle Lantern!

Step 1: Things You Will Need

1. About a foot of 4" plastic DWV pipe.  A 9" piece will be the flashlight body and 2 half inch long pieces will be rings to hold the lens guard.
2. A PVC 4"x4" hub.
3. Sealed beam lamp #4546. Still made and sold online.
4. A 6V lantern battery.  About $8.50 at Lowes.  They have cheaper ones, but the Duracell is alkaline and is made in the USA!
5. A round piece of clear plastic, 4 1/2" in diameter. For the lens guard.
6. Silicone caulk.
7. A screen door handle with button.
8. A pushbutton switch.
9. Screws to hold on the screen door handle, and 2 1 1/2" long 1/4" sheet metal screws of lag screws. To hold the battery.
10. Wire - about 2 feet of #20 wire.
11. 2 feet of screen window spline.
12. A PVC 4" test cap. Forms the back of the flashlight.

Comments

[MACKattacksnipe]

im going to paint mine Matte black

[Lokisgodhi]

Painting it with a fluorescent paint that glows in the dark would probably be a better idea.

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

Awesome project, been thinking about making a smaller LED one in the same fashion, looks like you beat me to the punch. oh well, I'll make it anyways.

[knife141]

Great instructable!  Very clever use of the screen door handle -- I would have never thought of that!