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.
Project Steps
Cut PVC
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.
Epoxy
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.
Add Velcro
Lay down some velcro tape in the trench of the pipe, and add a small strip to your flashlight.
