I guess i have to dig out my wallett yet again for the 035.....nice looking light.
I seem to remember that you already have a single-mode C3 SS, Al? If so, the 5-mode C3 would be a nice addition, and I would hope that this SH-035 would be equally nice. My C3 SS arrived in perfect working order, no tightening necessary, good memory, nice low mode.
Yes i do man.......but i have the SS feeling now....blame Don, he's a bad influence. lol
Ha! I'm actually indifferent to SS or not, but I'm a sucker for quality mutli-mode AA lights for less than $14.00. The C3 SS does fit the bill.
I wonder what alloy of stainless steel they use for these lights? I used to work with designs that called for medical grade SS 17-4 and another alloy that was denominated "394". They were prohibitively expensive though.
It really should not matter since steel is stronger then aluminum......
The WC and WD bits are chromaticity bins, Both are cool white, but the WD bin is a slightly lower colour temperature. WC is 6350-7000K, WD is 5700-6350K. On the whole, the WD tint is more desirable than the WC. I find that with blue tinted light I lose depth perception, lower colour temperatures improve this.
http://www.cree.com/products/pdf/XLampXP_B&L.pdf
As far as I know the XP-E is simply an XR-E die in a smaller package, the bit that emits light is identical to the equivalent bin XR-E. The Q5 bin is 107-114 lumens at 350mA no matter what sort of Cree die, an XP-G Q5 would put out the same amount of light as an XR-E Q5 or an XP-C Q5
My guess is that the medical grade alloys need to pass stringent tests on chemical compatibility and corrosion resistance. There is a lot of chloride in the things that medical steel devices contact and cheaper grades of stainless steel can easily be pitted by this over time. When I worked in sewage treatment we used chloride as a rough measure of how much of the load on the works was from organic sources. Medical grade stuff will usually contain over 5% molybdenum for this reason. Not many alloys are expected to resist corrosion when being autoclaved and this would be a big part of material choice. 17-4 is an alloy that can be hardened but is readily machinable before hardening. It is a total pig to machine after hardening.
I'd guess these lights are made from 304 (18% chromium 8% nickel) 316 or 316L (Contains molybdenum for increased corrosion resistance, 316L contains less carbon than 316). 304 is the most common grade of stainless steel and is cheaper than 316. I'm not sure which one is easier to machine as this will be a big part of the reason for material choice.
Most decent stainless steels are only weakly magnetic or are completely non-magnetic. 316L is the usual grade for watch cases. If I still had access to the fun lab toys, I'd soon find out. But since those toys cost more than houses, they don't let random passers-by play with their kit.
I went to DX to get a watch pin remover and some soldering tools when the mouse jumped out of my hand and ordered an Aurora SH-035 all by itself. Then the keyboard joined in and typed my PayPal password all by itself.
Just as well that I don't have to use that excuse to anyone but me.....
Cool, im still debating on getting it, i still want another 18650 light. Hmmm i might just get both. Hey buddy in a PM could you please send me the link of the Aurora 18650 SS light that you have.
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I may have to get the AA version. It seems like it would be a good host for a XP-G R5. DX says the runtime is the same on the CR2 and AA version at 35 minutes. Certainly it would be little longer with the AA (or 14500). That's a great price too.Seems like a misprint.
You guys are just way too funny. I especially like how Don's mouse and keyboard ordered a new light all on their own. LOL
The weirdest thing happened . . . I was ordering some FUJIK thermal adhesive and somehow an Aurora SH-035 was in my cart and I was checked out.
I may be the next victim... Except I don't have any excuses. I don't order other small cheap items, I go to DX on purpose to buy flashlights!
That's what like to see! Someone who doesn't need excuses...
Judging by the number of victims to that light we may well be needing BLFAMFPAS. But it could use a snappier name.
Something like, leave your wallet here....
Took ages to train them..... 
Im really glad my wife lets me collect lights........sometimes i forget to tell her and she gets really heated. lol All i can say is that im OLD and i forgot.
I find the dog doesn't mind at all, just as long as I don't shine them in her face. Especially the powerful stuff. In fact, as long as I buy dog food and take her out she doesn't care what i buy - even if she would prefer that I bought her more bones.
I just object to picking up bone splinters for days afterwards.
