Prep Work

Although I have plenty of flashlights and headlamps one thing I wanted during the last power outage was a stand for my penlight.  After the power came back on I thought of this:

I'm not sure what that wooden block was originally used for, it has 6 1/2 stamped on one side.  It might have something to do with ships rigging ?  I've got a couple more, larger thicker blocks with different holes in them.  They've always been used to park a hot pot or tray.

But with the addition of a cardboard shim, instant penlight stand.  Shine the bright light on the ceiling and there is enough light to do stuff with both hands.  When it warms up I may make some copies so I can have them in multiple rooms.

I got that penlight on Ebay, it is a Maglite Mini 2 AA LED penlight.  It's a nice flashlight but not super crazy about the twist on/off switch.  I will have to see if there are better/cheaper metal penlights available on Ebay.

BTW ULINE is that company that sells boxes and mailers and stuff, this must have been a special or promo item ?  There is a whole Youtube video on ULINE:

source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKXBNEpRWAE

As a kid in the Milwaukee area that family name was always pronounced: E-line  but I guess the Uihlein family had a different take. 

 

Best Regards,
Chuck, WB9KZY
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