The first Maglite flashlights wound up in the hands of ... going as far as to ensure the components for the Maglite and other Mag Instrument products were procured domestically.

Maglite is the most recognizable flashlight brand in the United States, and the country still manufactures its iconic lights close to where it got started.

With 10 separate components and 16 build steps, the DIY flashlight kit turns learning about kinetic energy and electronic components into a hands-on adventure. "The aim was to create a distinctive ...