FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

Excellent response. Excellent restraint too. I would have had a tough time not being more punitive! :+1:

oh good grief, this thread has about 3334234234234235 posts
most of them just ‘me want one too’
i quit actually reading it about 2 years ago

wle

If I’m not too late, interested for 2 thanks.

(Edited to increase number to 2)

(Edit 2: got PM, ordered, feeling lucky to be here having found out about this very late)

The premise goes well beyond this thread. If you look at any multiple emitter option lights for sale, you’ll find that SST-20 is not a pricier option. So someone coming along as a new member and declaring XP-L HI inferior, is extraordinarily ignorant. To make it less so, they could have framed it a very different way, first admitting their lack of knowledge, then stating they didn’t understand why the price difference by emitter and if someone could explain it or point them to a source to read.

Is there an optic available which makes the light more throwie?

Since we aren’t closed yet, I’ve ordered my first, have reserved a second for hi CRI. May want a third when I pick up number two. So if necessary, I’d like to list for a third. Thanks again guys! Beyond excited!

wow! placed my order yesterday. am in no.630 on the list. after 1 year and 8 months of patience finally it’s coming. ordered XP-L Hi but LH351D looks nicer tint & floodier. SST-20 beamshot would be appreciated. :wink:

placed my order of 2 lights. thank you guys

I’m an old member and declare the XP-L HI inferior to the SST-20 in several ways (throw, CRI)…except for its price. :smiley:
Please try to keep bashing out of BLF as much as possible, its not reddit or imgur comments section.

Do all Carclo 3 LED optics fit?

This looks very interesting:
http://www.carclo-optics.com/optic-10510?optictype=tir

Just ordered my first one from Nealsgadgets, hallelujah it’s been a long wait. Many many thanks to all the people involved in donating their personal time and expertise to this project very excited to receive my first light. Will we be PM when the sst-20 emitter is available to order?

Thanks to the team for gettimg this over the line. Ordered a 7D, looking forward to the warmth! Probably like one of the other emitters too, please add me to the list again if necessary (was only down for 1).

Yes, all TIR lens from the same series (105xx) which share the same footprint, diameter and heigh will fit. Have fun with swapping and experimenting, first step to modding.
(Check each one’s PDF and compare dimensions if you have a doubt).

Dammit TK I thought you were a nice person. I just stayed up an extra half hour trying to work that out :nerd_face: . I reckon I’ve got the answer but I’m not about to try and type it out. I took pictures of my scribbles though. I came up with 4 scenarios.

I would very much like to be notified when the SST-20 versions are available.

I’ll take one please :wink:

That’s really cool. What’s the best source to order Carlco optics from?
Edit:
Carlco optics are very cheap and easy available in local shops.
https://www.voelkner.de/products/337964/Carclo-LED-Optik-Klar-Geriffelt-Transparent-17-46.6-Anzahl-LEDs-max.–3-Fuer-LED-Luxeon-Rebel-Seoul-Semiconductor-Z5.html
I thin I’ll buy all available 105xx optics.

I’d say Arrow is your best bet. Prices are low and shipping is free.

You’ll know. Just look for the spike in a thousand posts in about a day. There will be the following spikes:

1. Now, because it’s ready to order. “I just got a PM telling me it’s ready to order! Yeah!” “I just placed my order. Yeah!”

2. In about 3-4 weeks, when people start getting them. “I just got a delivery notice! Yeah!” “I just opened the box! Yeah” “Etc.”

3. In about 4-5 weeks, when people start complaining about flaws. “OMG! The tailclip has a hole in it! I thought it wouldn’t have a hole! This is an outrage!”

4. Sometime soon after that, when the SST-20 version becomes available to order.

Repeat.

So, just look for the 4th spike.

Glad to see these come to fruition! Order for a Neutral coming on Tuesday. (#1223 on the list. :slight_smile: ) This has been a fun project to watch!