Yesterday I got the newest addition to my Eneloop collection:
8 aaa = Sanyo Eneloop Tone Chocolat
Just came in: Maha MH-C808M AA - AAA - C - D battery charger. 
First thing I couldn't help but notice is this thing is huge [12.63" (L) x 5.25" (W) x 3" (H)]. So now I need to quickly read the manual and start the long process of charging 12 Tenergy 10000mAh batteries.
I have three examples of E1320's work and all are well constructed and function perfectly .
I have 3 of them as well and I plan on buying several more to replace all my other P60 drop-in's. His work is the best I've seen so far.
Just got this Superflash clone today. It’s bright and works very well. I’ll probably do a review of it later.
@DICK: Are those 5C really warm white or just more neutral than 3C?
More neutral, the pictures a little misleading they are much closer to the 3C than it looks. There really easy on the eyes, it’s my new favorite tint. I got three to try out but I think I am going to keep them all and get some more to sell. I have a feeling these are going to sell out quick. Here is the link.
aL1, there is nothing about a nailbender to “copy”. He uses standard, easily available parts that the rest of use. We all pretty much make the same exact pills he does, I know I do. The driver he uses is the most popular one here we all use. He uses the same pills, the same emitters. I use silver plated copper strand wires with silicone casing on mine. Not sure he does though. Many of us pot our drivers as well just like he does, nothing he invented. Everything in his lights is standard off-the-shelf components. He provides a good service for those who are either unable or don’t know how to solder for themselves. As long as they don’t have a problem paying anywhere from $40-$65 for the service then I don’t have a problem. Hell, I’m envious he is able to get that much for what is essentially $15-$20 in materials and 10 minutes of time.
Erik (E1320) will add or remove AMC7135 chips to the boards to customize their output for the customer. He will even custom program the drivers providing 6 modes from firefly all the way to crazy bright, with or without memory and with no flashy modes. This is something you cannot get from nailbender. If you don’t want that he will set the modes using the Nanjg mode selection stars just like nailbender and the rest of us do. That is what makes his better than a “nailbender” and he does it for $28 with your choice of tint. Many others here do exactly the same on our own personal dropins, adding chips and/or custom programming, we just don’t offer our skills for sale because most of us don’t have the time to take on the extra work. For those that can’t do it themselves, Erik’s work is top-notch, as good as or better than nailbenders, and a steal for what little he charges for his time and labor.
JohnnyMac nailed it .
Yesterday I received an order for 5 copper XM-L PCB blank stars from DX for $3.80. Placed the order on 5/24, received 6/14.
Last weekend my lady and I went to the outlet mall where there is a Timex outlet store. I got a couple watches for Father's day. First is a simple field watch for $24. Excellent little time piece and the Indiglo is amazing. The second is a chrono from their classic collection. Sells for $100-$150 anywhere else. I paid $44. Again with Indiglo but not as bright as the field watch due to the navy face. I used to be into complex do-everything watches with all the wizbang features you could squeeze into it but I'm back to appreciating the simple watches.
Today I got the Skilhunt Ramble-ι (Iota) from DD. To my surprise it was NW version! A very nice light for the money paid ($12.35).
Comes with split ring, clip and magnet => the tail can be configured to match your needs.
Maybe I should do a small comparison between this, Tank007 E09 and Bronte RA01? "Three budget AAA lights from DD"
I know kreisler would like to see it. :) Anyone else?
Definately would!
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My Father-in-Law’s father’s day present, the book “Islands of the Damned” by R.V. Burgin, one of the few remaining WWII veterans. The book is Burgin’s account of being in the Pacific in WWII. This is significant to me as R.V. Burgin is my grandfather’s cousin; I already have a personalized signed copy of this book for myself… Check it out if you are interested in WWII history; it’s an interesting perspective on the war…
Thats what she said.
But I agree. :)
Yup JohnnyMac summed it up nicely, thanks.
Congrats and what timing, was just about to put up a post of a dissassembly of mine (unfortunately I ran into an issue w/the LCD wire). It's a great charger that has served me well for years.
Awesome pieces! I do like the simplicty but am just having such a hard time going back to quartz (no, I'm really not a auto/mech-snob but just find the ticking very cold and dull...).
I've been dying to get a Timex again but wanted it to be a simple budget one and specifically gifted from my mom-in-law. In Korean wedding tradition it's typical to give an expensive watch set (Rolex, Omega, etc.) as a gift, but I declined at the time since I was not into watches at the time and really didn't want her shelling out that kind of money. She really is a special woman, making constant sacrifices in her life for those around her and the Timex would be symbolic of how she lived thus I wanted this specific criteria to remind me of that always.