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« Thread Started on Mar 5, 2006, 6:04am » | |
You can get them here in the states at the Menard's chain of DIY stores. I saw a sample one on the wall and was floored. The fresnel is about 8" X 6". This would be suitable for those building the original Hartnell TARDIS or the 1996 TARDIS or your own custom build. And it's only $60 US! Here's the link.
http://tinylink.com/?AiOISGPkZJ
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« Reply #1 on Mar 5, 2006, 6:43am » | |
The link doesn't work for me. 
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« Reply #2 on Mar 5, 2006, 6:54am » | |
Odd. I tried it on my other machine and it worked fine on it. Well, go to http://www.menardsonlinecollections.com/ and do a search for Triumph.
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« Reply #3 on Mar 5, 2006, 7:16am » | |
The tinylink worked fine for me (IE6) - slight pause before it takes you there, but that's OK.
Oh and.... Nice Find!
Looks like they ship to the lower 48, but not internationally...
EDIT: quickly tried it again, and it took me to a bath tap! All subsequent attempts have worked, however. Maybe their website had hiccups.
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« Reply #4 on Mar 5, 2006, 2:50pm » | |
awesome very nice find.
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« Reply #5 on Mar 5, 2006, 5:00pm » | |
I just tried the link and it works fr me now. I guess there was some sort of hiccup that happened last night.
Bill, you're saying that the lens is 8" x 6". I'm guessing that would be 8" tall by 6" diameter. I'm thinking that's a bit tall, but I'm sure one could cut it down a bit.
That's an excellent find, if I hadn't already bought the somewhat battered lens that I found on eBay, I'd certainly be getting one of these.
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« Reply #6 on Mar 5, 2006, 5:12pm » | |
Just doing some poking around, these are made by Hunter Lighting. If you go to their site, search the product catalog for Beacon. They have a store locator on their site (for the US), just incase you want to get it from a different store. They show different sizes of lanterns, but I've no idea if these would be different sizes of lenses or not - it's something to investigate.
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« Reply #7 on Mar 6, 2006, 2:41am » | |
Quote:| Bill, you're saying that the lens is 8" x 6". I'm guessing that would be 8" tall by 6" diameter. I'm thinking that's a bit tall, but I'm sure one could cut it down a bit. |
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I couldn't find the boxes for that lamp, just the sample they had onthe wall and my rough guess was 8" X "6. Thinking about it further after looking at their website, it may be closer to 7" X 5" or 7.5" X 5.5". I'll try Menards again in person later this week.
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« Reply #8 on Mar 6, 2006, 6:30pm » | |
I contacted customer support for Hunter Lighting and asked about the "glass shades" that are part of their Beacon Series. I asked for the diameter and height for the different sizes of wall lanterns and here's what I got:
90951FL (Beacon 1 Light Small Wall Lantern) 3 1/8" at top and bottom 5" tall
90952FL (Beacon 1 Light Medium Wall Lantern) 4 3/8" top and bottom 6 3/4" tall
90953FL (Beacon 1 Light Large Wall Lantern) 4 3/4" top 5" bottom 7 3/8" tall
These part numbers refer to a specific finish. The small lanterns are advertised as 13" high, the medium ones at 16" and the large ones at 17". The person at customer support didn't know the diameter in the middle of the lenses.
I was also told that they don't stock many spares (for people who break the glass) so while the person thought that they may be able to spare 1 or 2, I don't think we should all rush out to our local retailers and get them to order "replacement glass".
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« Reply #9 on Jun 1, 2006, 7:24pm » | |
It looks like Perko makes decent size lenses. Look on page 80 of their online catalog. These would be found at marine supply stores.
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« Reply #10 on Jun 3, 2006, 6:48pm » | |
Colin -- nice find indeed on those Fresnel Lens's!
FYI:
Karst and Purple got their Fresnel lens from Hardware Specialty Co. Their particular lens measurements: height 6" x diameter 6.5"
I spoke to a guy named Joe Wilson. He was very helpful. They have about 30-40 glass 360 degree Fresnel lens' left. They have not sold the glass ones in quite some time. There going for about $44.00 US. I ordered one and will post a pic to make sure it is the real McCoy!
I have included the address, phone numbers, web site that Karst posted on my thread for those interested.
Cheers -- Jon
Hardware Specialty Co.
3419 11th Ave S.W.
Seattle, WA 98134
Phone(206)624-5785
Fax (206)682)-0186
Web: http://home.att.net/~hardspec/
email: electwire@att.net
Just got the Fresnel lens in today, 12 June 06. The lens measures 5 3/4" in height and 5 1/2" in diameter for those interested. Here's a couple pics:
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« Reply #11 on Jun 13, 2006, 9:33pm » | |
Hi All
My fresnel lens came today from the marine store. I rang them and spoke to a very nice lady called Mary Brown who was extremely helpful. Their number is 01621874490 or 01621874491
Code NT8127
Anchor lamp lens
Part no. 4114/5
This No. is the whole lamp but Mary sorted me out .She said their suppliers have 24 or so left and when they're gone, thery're gone.
Hope this is of help
KB
PS Mary has asked me to point out that the lens is £24.95 plus pnp coming to about £31 in total. She has had two orders already so get in quick if this is the one for you
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« Reply #12 on Mar 16, 2007, 2:31pm » | |
Thanks To Chris above, i managed to get 1 of the Fresnel Dioptics from the above place, at the time i ordered mine, there were approximatley 30 or so left in stock, however i was told by Mary after checking the Warehouse Manager/Worker had "Thrown them out" so alas i think i got the last 1,but if you need 1 check with them anyway
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« Reply #13 on Mar 16, 2007, 5:24pm » | |
Blimey, I did a double take there - once took some photos of my fresnel that looked almost exactly like that. Even the background was quite similar... 
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« Reply #15 on Aug 5, 2007, 4:40pm » | |
Yesterday I found the Holy Grail. I was at a Garage Sale with the Missus and say a nautical lamp with THE Fresnal Lens I needed for my own TARDIS build. Sadly I didn't have the $50 on me that the fellow was asking. On a brighter note he gave me his number and told me to give him a call when I got the cash. He said that if he hadn't sold it, it was mine. I hope that He still has it. Keep your fingers crossed.
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« Reply #16 on Aug 28, 2007, 10:33pm » | |
wow thank you for this find!!! i looked at lamps today i found one with a large fresnel lens but the casing was way wrong and it was $95. this is perfect
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« Reply #17 on Nov 9, 2007, 9:54pm » | |
Heya all,
I've been looking and looking but so far havn't found it in a post although I'm sure it's some place. While the builds are personal choice and nothings ever going to be 100% screen accurate, cann anyone tell me what side the 'original' fresnel lenses were for the Tom Baker box or the 2007. I don't remember the term used for those names and I don't want to loose my web page here trying to find it.
Thanks
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« Reply #18 on Nov 19, 2007, 1:05pm » | |
You can buy fresnel lenses at this website www.go2marine.com just type in perko 360 and you will get a list of the ones available.
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« Reply #19 on Aug 3, 2009, 4:36am » | |
There are currently 2 places I'm looking to get the lenses from. The first is Menards (here in the states). It is a model that's already been mentioned. I sized it up against the el-cheapo porch lite for $3.
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Notice the more pronounced fresnel pattern. It's amazing the difference it makes in what it does to the light.
I'm waiting on my 2 samples to come in from Perco. They've been making these for over 100 years for the marine industry. I'll post pics when they come in so you can see the difference. I can say that you will see sharper definitions on the edges.
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« Reply #20 on Dec 25, 2009, 6:21pm » | |
Did you ever get those perco lamps?
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« Reply #21 on Jan 8, 2010, 2:44pm » | |
i tried to get a fresnal lens from the marine shop but was told they do not do them any more and the manufacturer stoped doing them does any one know where i will find one in the uk without nicking one from outside st johns hospital .
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« Reply #22 on Jan 10, 2010, 9:39pm » | |
Well, Perco only sent me one instead of the 2 samples I requested. When I first pulled it out of the box, it looked like it had a grey-ish tint to it. It was made of plastic and had a seam where the two halves had been put together. It was the much larger one they sent me and I was afraid it was way too big. It does look a little large to me still, but we made it work due to our time constraints.
At first, I was a little disappointed due to the differences. However, this is what I discovered... That high up, you really don't notice the seams. With it being plastic, its much harder to break while you are trying to install and uninstall it over and over. The tint makes NO difference at all.
We used a fairly low wattage bulb from what I was wanting to use originally. It was one of those long, clear bulbs that has a filement that goes from end to end. This fills the center of the lense and makes it look fantastic when it strobes. The use of a DJ's chaser set allowed me to adjust the timing I needed and the slow build up of current and shut off are just perfect!
I just found out that we are getting some more office space and the TARDIS will be moved there so I can continue working on it to have it completely ready for Gencon 2010.
As of yet, I don't know if we will be taking it to any other cons. IF you guys have any suggestions where I can have the boss convinced that Dr. Who stuff will sell like hot-cakes, I'll pass them on to him. 
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« Reply #23 on Jan 17, 2010, 8:00pm » | |
the go2marine site does have the fresnal type lens and looks ok i want to order one but dont think my mum will let me get it as it would be my mums credit card iwould be using
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