Flashlight holder - elastic lanyard and rubber grip
How to make a practical and versatile flashlight accessory that makes it possible to
fasten the flashlight in many ways when you want hands-free light.
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Example of use:
- small and medium sized flashlights (2AAA and 2AA)
( see the LampiFix website for detailed user guide and more tips)
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- Large flashlights (2D) can be fastened as shown below.
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How to make it
Materials :
1. Elastic cord/ shock cord: 70 cm long, diameter/size:
- 3 mm or 1/8 inch for 2AAA flashlights
- 3,5- 4 mm or 5/32 inch for 2AA- 2D flashlights
2. Cord lock : with a single hole and a strong spring.
3. Keyring/ split ring : 10- 20 mm
4. Rubber grip/sleeve, made from self fusing silicone rubber tape or a bicycle inner tube.
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Make the elastic lanyard like shown below.
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Make the rubber grip/sleeve in one of these ways:
Alternative 1: from a bicycle inner tube
- The tube inside diameter : 2-5 mm smaller than the flashlight handle.
- Lenght : as long as the flashlight handle .
Alternative 2:
The rubber grip can also be made by using a self fusing silicone tape
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Tips:
The lanyard can be fastened with a cable tie if the flashlight lacks a lanyard hole.
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Copyright © Benny Johansson
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