Xcal end caps

[dewcon4414]

I was talking to Ikelite a few months back about those battery connectors ML uses. They are the only ones who make them for old strobes. I had checked with several photo shops selling strobes who showed them. Everyone was out and could no longer get them. Soooooo makes you wonder how long before ML will have to change/modify the Xcal if they cant get them. Ikelite didnt sound like they were going to do special orders for ML on these. Next couple of years could be interesting if they run out.

Dew

 

[OldBeechnut]

Dew I would bet they have already paid for the molds and producing them as needed. And the only reason I'm guessing this is there are two different designs of caps..and I'm not sure on this either but seems they changed around the time the excal II came out...

 

[dewcon4414]

Likely got China making them..... they dont care about pattens. They reproduce anything no matter who it hurts. Could be Joe....im hoping you are wrong and they will give us another for u to tinker on.

Dew

 

[vleonard1844]

Needing end caps for pinpoint mod and headphone connector mode.
Can you help me locating both.
Would like to buy pinpoint kit.
Thanks

 

[surfman]

I have four double end caps that I don't need. I got six from JoeB a while back. I only needed two. They have both strain reliefs and the oring and set screws. I paid $28 shipped. If you can use one let me know.

 

[AngerManagement]

FYI I just mould my Power Pod endcaps - just need to keep the pins etc

And mould blank Control pods - that way I can add 1 or 2 or 3 holes as and if needed.

 

[surfman]

Could you post some pics of your pod and endcaps you make? Never heard of anyone moulding caps or pods. Love to see them.

FYI I just mould my Power Pod endcaps - just need to keep the pins etc

And mould blank Control pods - that way I can add 1 or 2 or 3 holes as and if needed.

 

[AngerManagement]

Here is two pics...

I do a bit of repairing so always have to have options...
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[AngerManagement]

In addition I do my own Knob inserts... Some get a bit rough and ready but they work well and better than having Dissimilar metals and after market knobs causing issues..


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[OldBeechnut]

Nice work on the endcaps Mark! I need to cast a few of those knob shaft inserts, I too prefer the stock knobs, Safer I believe.

One of the guys on here several years ago did me a few endcaps before I got my lathe and we were kicking around the idea of casting the battery endcaps also, he kind of faded from the hobby and I Just don't seem to have the time anymore to do that stuff. Great work and Continue the Research & Development buddy.

 

[surfman]

They do look nice. Very impressed. Nice work.

 

[Mr. Carolina]

Ever do a mold for the Sword battery pod itself?

 

[AngerManagement]

Never seen one in the flesh...

Only the odd pic...

 

[vleonard1844]

Don't know if you got my previous message.
I would like to purchase (2) of the double Excal end caps.
Would Pay Pal be suitable method?
Thank you,
vleonard1844

 

[surfman]

I don't think you have enough posts to send PMs yet. If Angermanagment doesn't have any ready, I have two I can spare.

Don't know if you got my previous message.
I would like to purchase (2) of the double Excal end caps.
Would Pay Pal be suitable method?
Thank you,
vleonard1844

 

[vleonard1844]

I would very much appreciate the pair.
Looking to upgrade my Excal(s) with pin point mod.
This is my cell #.
& email.
Would like to get them ASAP
Thank you very much.
813,846-6408
vwleonard61@gmail.com