When I discovered my Stanley Tripod flashlight had a battery acid leak, it was, unfortunately, exactly when I needed a tripod flashlight the most — for fixing a leak under my sink.
I went to my flashlight drawer and realized I already have plenty of flashlights, all I really needed was the tripod. I remembered seeing that Maker Shed sells a GorillaPod flexible camera tripod with magnetic feet, and that’s when the light bulb went off.
First, cut a PVC pipe in half lengthwise to your desired length. I used a 1″ pipe about 4″ long for the small MagLite shown here. If you have some time on your hands, feel free to sand down rough edges.
Drill a 5/16″ clearance hole in the center to make room for the tripod’s universal ¼”-20 mount, ensuring a better fit.
Dab your favorite quick-set epoxy (or hot glue if you want something less permanent) on top of the quick-release clip of the GorillaPod. Make sure the epoxy doesn’t interfere with movement of the joints.
Lay down some velcro tape in the trench of the pipe, and add a small strip to your flashlight.
