Low-cost copper pills, spacers, optics, drop-ins (Updated 23/10/2022))

If Im not mistaken, I still have one yours Cute-3M.

Yeah, thank you for keeping straight on it. Been a while and I would not have asked at this point.

Need funds and more M2 spacers when back. Also got 2 EE X7 on the way from GB for about $20ea shipped. Bought them to use up the wrong L6 KeepPower 26650 I was sent from BG. Replacements have neen sent at no charge. Also bought these EBL 26650 flat tops because they were too cheap to pass up and actually are close to advertised 5000mAh. 4 pack for $20 shipped on Amazon.

Too many projects, not enough money to feed them.

Side note, Thorefire VG10 has been bought up by many because of the $8-10 deals offered on amazon USA. It is an excellent light in its metal qualities and design. The M2 spacer could be used if shortened approximately 5mm. But spacer ring around the optic like M2 and X5 to fit would be nice.
I could get better measurements of the original reflector, MCPCB and emitter spacer stacked… compared to M2 quad stack.
But if the M2’s haven’t already been made, can I request 2 in the shorter length? I will find a copper tube of sorts to make the ring. I think VG10 Quad would sell.

Shipping is Killer here. Would easily be more than light is worth.
I have thought of buying a light and having it shipped directly to you for fitments. My last VG10 off Amazon is actually getting shipped from china.

My thought was you keep the light and take that price off an order.
Or if it is a smaller light, return it on next order.

Sell some in the classifieds here. Quad and triple builds sell fast. Could be a way to move some spacers too.
Mechanic friend says, if you don’t have work, buy work. Always have a car for sale out front. People like buying cars from a mechanic too.

Nice, kits to follow!

I am in for 2 at least.

:+1: :smiley:

One vote for option two.
Im waiting at least 10 opinions to start producing more P60 goods.
Update:
By the way, have just constructed one more option. Lets name it option 4.
Drop-in with mine surefire-comparable design and driver retaining ring. All as shown on right half of image (quad lenses close to the glass lenses). TWO extra parts that should be used together:

  1. Removable full rim from brass (can be soldered/glued etc.). Same size as top of the other quad drop-ins (left half of image).
  2. External ring between head and body to compensate height difference (same thickness as distance from the quad optics to the glass lenses in this configuration).
    I think this is most universal decision:
    Solarforce triple - drop-in+foil+triple liner
    Solarforce open quad - drop-in+foil
    Surefire triple - drop-in+triple liner
    Surefire open quad - drop-in
    Surefire close quad - drop-in+rim ring+head ring
    *I havent listed Solarforce closed quad because I still think that fast changing option is admisdible for tight hosts only.

My Roche F8 is almost the same as the VG10. But is has threads inside the head so my spacer is threaded into the head. My favorite light.


my small order arrived yesterday.thanks.

Wow where did you find those Roche F8s??

- 2 samples of copper C8 Cute-3 spacer+aluminium liner

- 10 M2 Carclo quad kits

- 5 M1 Khatod quad kits
???- more X5 kits

- more P60 quad shells (design -???)

  • 10 S2+ pills
    Please mention if youd like to order some of this parts if you havent done it earlier.
    Also please try to contact me some time before order if you are going to take big quantities. Lots of members want to order different parts by 1 or 2 and when somebody is purchasing 10pcs of one item it usually comes out of stock, and others are waiting next batch to combine order.

Will be ready soon:
2 ZY-T08 copper pills for 17mm driver with retaining ring

Thinking about:

- VG10 quad kit

- Courui D01 copper pill

  • UF1504/1405 copper pill

The VG10 kit sounds like a good idea, since there are a lot of them coming to market and they should make a good host.

Hi kiriba-ru,

I would like 2 x M1 Khatod quad kits.

Please PM me payment info.

I am in the USA.

Thank you

Where do you get the Khatod optics? What model are they?

I would likely order a VG10 quad kit, I have 1 VG10 currently and 2 more on the way. Definitely interested in making one into a quad.

Wow, you are right about those being pricey!

The design is interesting, looks like deeper and narrower “reflectors”.

I got the last lights in stock from Ric, because i wanted the desert yellow ones. I didn´t find another source. But the VG10 is an alternative or this light: https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10008950/1793800-nicjoy-g5-1-cree-xm-l2-3c-800lm-5-mode-pure-White

Had my order show up today, they look great. Now to wait for the X6’s to show up so I can build them!

Thank you!

Did need to let you know I got my package safe and sound. Excellent as always. Now to order the lights I bought parts for…