Mag-Lite LED XL50 PVC Holster

Here's a simple and clean looking holster for a Mag-Lite LED XL50 from easy to find materials.

Step 1 Tools & Materials

Materials:
-1" PVC pipe (At least 3 1/2" with squared off ends)
-2 1/2"- 3" by 1/2" wide metal belt clip from a pocket knife with mounting hardware

Tools:
-Drill with 3/16" drill bit & a bit small enough for a starter hole for the clip hardware
-Measuring tape or ruler
-File & sand paper of various grits (I used Never Dull as a final polish with great succes)
-Dremmel with cutting wheel
-Pipe cutter
-Marker, pen, or pencil
-Thin bladed saw of your choice
-Screw driver for whatever type of fastener your clip is attached with
-Razor knife
-Combination square (Not pictured)

Comments

[Xuthal]

Thanks for the instructable! I have a cheapo chinese LED lite like this and I'm planning on making one of these. Seems like a better option than going through the trouble of making a case for it, plus, I get to use tools and not needle and thread! Haha

[spiderham]

Before you start cutting, check the fit of the flash light on the pipe. If it goes straight through it obviously won't work for you. The reason this worked out for me is that the Mag-Lite has a slighly raised grip which I was able to use as a stop. You should be able to slide the light into the pipe only as far as the grip without being able to force it through. If this is the case, just modify the measurements to fit your grip. Good luck.

[MacGyver9]

Nice Instructable - I'm going to use your PVC design to attach one on one of my workshop cabinets so that the lite will be handy. I like the XL50, but I wish Mag-Lite would have included a holster/pouch option.

I got a XL50 a while ago and pondered what I could use that didn't cost very much. I saw postings on other blogs, but didn't really like any of their ideas. I finally just picked up a NiteIze flashlight holder (usually used with mini-mags) from the local WalMart. I modified it for the XL50 - I removed the outer protection cover and it worked perfectly for the XL50.

[spiderham]

Thanks MacGyver9. I assume you'll be using screws to attach it to the cabinet. if so, make sure to countersink the screws. The fit on the PVC doesn't allow for any interference.

[MacGyver9]

Thanks for the extra advice - appears I'm going to be busy installing a few of these in the next few days.

I happened to show a printed copy of this instructable to some of our friends at the local cafe during breakfast this morning, so now I have to make 7 of them. All of the spouses want one mounted near the doors of our campers so the flashlights will be handy while camping. They all like the idea of the easy removal and replacement using the PVC clip. Thanks again!