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

Most retaining rings are pretty easy to remove. This one is a bit tricky because it’s so narrow. But I’ve been meaning to get some proper snap-ring pliers instead of using machinist calipers.

It might take a bit more than snap ring pliers, I had to use specially hand ground down needle nose pliers to get both of my FW3A driver retainer rings loose….the ring is thin and was very tight. The driver is a tight press fit also, it would not pull out by the spring, had to smack it on my wood bench to pop it out, snapped back in nicely with out popping back out, nice enough to run it with out the retainer ring with out issue. so far…

I don’t doubt they most likely fit and I believe mine will, but remember there is no such thing as 30Q button top. :wink: if there’s a button, it’s because someone modified the battery. Meaning the dimensions could vary.

Now that I have my aluminum FW3As, I find myself wanting one in polished titanium :heart_eyes:

If the retaining ring is more than finger tight it will break those sh!tty HF snap ring pliers. I’ve broken all 8 from 2 plier sets on one pill. Spend the money for a decent set, it’s cheaper in the long run.

Hello my dear friends!

i made a small review of the FW3A (3D tint)

Totally unrelated….your signature line - from one of my all time favorite movies. You cook good rabbit, pilgrim…

Watch your top-knot………

It would look nice with a copper head. :stuck_out_tongue:

You skin griz pilgrim?

You know what I would like?

A copper plated FW3A.

And guess which light is going to be my 2nd prototype for a copper plated light?
My FW3A. :blush: :blush: :blush:

I’ve actually manage to copper plate an aluminium light very recently, and everything worked out wonderfully! :money_mouth_face:

I wish I could show you a picture guys, but I’m planning to make a huge post in my thread about it, and keep it as a surprise.

Awesome. It probably looks really nice. :slight_smile:

I used to know a guy who did research on how to add a chrome layer to things. He figured out a method which works on virtually anything, and to prove it, he chromed a teddy bear. Like, fur and everything. It was one of the oddest things I’ve ever seen.

I wonder whatever happened to him.

Yeah. It was stupid hard to make a formulation that actually worked on aluminium, and using materials that could be commonly found.
It also was a test to my skills of chemistry and electrochemistry.

About that guy though, there are probably 2 ways to think what happened:

1. He got employed at an electroplating company, and got a very nice pay. :slight_smile:
2. He got hurt by hexavalent chromium poisoning. :frowning:

OK
will talk about this, also copper

Omg I’m gonna go broke, glad I have another 12 30Q’s coming from BG…

YAY!!! :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes:

Would definitely buy a copper version.

Neal wrote: first batch 7A 330pcs nearly sold out,so it will be better to choose the 3D version or wait for the SST20 version
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Does this mean some of us who ordered the 7A will not receive them or that no additional orders for 7A are appropriate? I ordered both 7A and 3D and am wondering; it is confirmed but not shipped. 330 is not a lot with so many buying these lights. BTW, you can go to Neal’s site and still add 7A to your cart, so I am a bit confused.
Concerning the shipping by DHL comments, my previous battery orders have been coming DHL to USA probably due to international shipping regulations. Those of us who bought batteries and lights might be in a different category from flashlights only, but maybe not. Either way, I hope the orders arrive complete for all of us. And thanks to the team who made this flashlight possible. Exciting time!

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Does this mean some of us who ordered the 7A will not receive them or that no additional orders for 7A are appropriate? I ordered both 7A and 3D and am wondering; it is confirmed but not shipped. 330 is not a lot with so many buying these lights. BTW, you can go to Neal’s site and still add 7A to your cart, so I am a bit confused.
Concerning the shipping by DHL comments, my previous battery orders have been coming DHL to USA probably due to international shipping regulations. Those of us who bought batteries and lights might be in a different category from flashlights only, but maybe not. Either way, I hope the orders arrive complete for all of us. And thanks to the team who made this flashlight possible. Exciting time!
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After the holiday we will ask the supplier if they have 7A led available,of available then will ship

If 7A is not available, people would probably also like 5A and 2A. :slight_smile: