And a lively discussion I am certain it will be…… 
so any news when light will go in full production or are they still waiting for feedback on the few lights they sent out for testing ?
Now what makes you say that?
FW3A
What he said.
Chinese New Year festival ends 2/19 so I wouldn’t expect anything new from them until after that date.
Hi, New here, please put me in for 2 if it’s not too late. Thanks
Depends on the vendor, most manufacturing resumes at least in light shifts by 2/14. I hope we hear about production dates soon!
Not that it makes one bit of difference what any of us think or hope…… but, I am hoping a few key people get True Production Samples to check out before all out production starts.
That would be great for everyone, less potential problems/returns/fixes after the fact. It would really save a lot of headaches, especially given the driver fitment issue.
I really hope so too.
can we get back on topic with the signature lines!
oK I've had it .... having to listen to you talk about your many Fw3A's has made me a bit crazy ..
I'm going to start talking about my imaginary Fw3a and how much I like it ...I think the one Fritz sent me in raw form is the nicest. I like it better than the Titanium one he just sent ..
You’ve got something pretty special there. I think only you, Fritz, and CRX have anything like it… and CRX had to build it from scratch. I agree though, that it’s better than the titanium FW3T. Titanium is heavier and doesn’t handle heat well, and the threads are gritty. So even though it looks good, it’s not as nice to carry.
I’m still waiting for a FW3M, in copper/silver mokune gane.
would a copper fw3a be out of the question ? since it handles heat superior.
That would be the FW3C. It might happen if FW3A goes well.
FW3A = Aluminum
FW3B = Brass
FW3C = Copper
FW3T = Titanium
I assume in that case we are just talking about a the outer shell made from another material.
Other materials than aluminum may be difficult to anodise, and have a different coefficient of expansion.
For the time being I would be glad if a proper functioning FW3A was launched.
Flashlights are not known for having outer shells. These would be machined from a solid block of brass, copper or titanium. I doubt they would have any anodization.
Sure, but this one would need having a double tube. Electrically separated by anodising.
There’s no point in worrying about a production detail on a light that doesn’t exist.
yes true, it shouldnt be long now until the light will get in production i think. then we can talk about other models if enough interest maybe.