I do wish there were a longer tailcap available. I just want it to be longer, but would happily accept additional functionality with a strong magnet and lanyard loop, maybe even a tripod mount.
Thanks for posting this. I looked a bit for a countersunk 1/16” magnet, not found yet. Why countersunk, or even a hole in the magnet at all? Were you able to find a single magnet, or did you end up buying a handful?
Looks like you used super glue for the attachment, guessing it is still holding up fine?
First time trying this glue. I wouldn’t call it a super glue. Sets in 30 minutes cures in 24 hours. Don’t stick your fingers together like super glue does.
A 1/16th inch disk would probably been enough. Was thinking the hole could be filled with epoxy or black JB weld. I still might. I have had better luck completely covering neo magnets in the past. They tend to chip off on the edges. They are brittle.
K&J Magnets is where I found these. I will probably order some more. I remember a coated version.
I don’t feel I need to glue the clip. It has not moved at all in the few days I have carried it.
This is still a work in progress. I also would like a way to attach a small 3” loop lanyard. It might work on the clip itself. Will update.
I love magnetic tailcaps. Ideally, I fit a small magnet within the tailspring, but some lights won’t allow that.
For securing magnets to the outside of tailcaps, I’ve had good luck with Loctite 5-minute Clear Epoxy. I scratch up the nickel coating of the magnet and the anodizing of the tailcap before installing.
I suggest N52 grade magnets, which are stronger than N42 grade.
My Zebralight SC5w weighs 90 grams (3.2 oz) with an AA Eneloop installed.
Amazingly, a 1/32” thick x 3/4” diameter N52 magnet holds the SC5w to even a painted vertical steel surface. My H51w has one too.
The D4 with a cell weighs about 120 grams, so I’d go with at least a 1/16” thick N52 just to be safe.
I’d like a floodier version with XPL; the Nichia doesn’t have enough output and efficiency. Considering the result with the XPL-HD in the D4S, I’d like it in the D4 as well. Should maintain the lumens and drastically spread the beam.
I ordered mine with frosted optics,then got the narrow to swap. I noticed big difference. Almost like 2 different lights. They are both bright, lemons very close.