‘Eco-Friendly’ Wooden Flashlight Made from Dead Trees

wired.com - 6/3/2009

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“Torch” is a 160 lumen LED flashlight, and it’s made from wood. Apparently it is also “eco-friendly” according to the blurb at the seller’s site, Areaware. We might be old fashioned, but last time we looked, chopping down trees wasn’t considered ...

bookofjoe.com - 6/3/2009

Wood Flashlight

— bookofjoe.com — Wood, aluminum and rubber. End cap on/off switch. 160 lumen output. By Jonas Damon. 8"L x 2"Ø.... LED bulb. $75 . (more) Wood Flashlight

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