Looks like you are putting the new lathe to use! I'm just amazed at how many different possibilities are out there. Makes buying an expensive light in stock-form rather boring.
Btw, really lame question, but what does DRY stand for? I thought I was a flashlight nerd, but I certainly have a ton to learn still.
I chose the narrowest optic available for the triple board, and I think it is either the 20-degree or the 18-degree. EDIT: 9.5-degree optic, according to invoice.
I picked the cool white for sheer output in the U2 bin. My DRY triple is Warm White, and this was something different.
I wish I could let this go for $30....the triple board cost more than that. ;)
The next one will be copper-cored - I wanted to acquire better lathe skills before cutting a bunch of pricey Cu101.
WRT to the DRY name, I think member 2100 stated it meant 'popular,' but I may be wrong.
Good to know, thanks. Like I said in the first post, the stock torch is a very good buy. I may need to pick up some more empty hosts, as they are of very good quality.
Hi Chicago-x liking the light very much. Just a quick question with regards to that driver, is it available on their website or is it a special order ?
That looks really good! I was recently looking into that board and optic combo from cutter, but couldn't find a decent beamshot anywhere. I look forward to your comments as to how it throws .
Old-Lumens : I think the optic doesn't melt because its just so efficient at what it does, so only a small fraction of the light is actually absorbed by it.
@charlestt: The driver is for sale to DRY owners as a replacement or upgrade. Send Ric an email request. Links are in first post.
@yavi: thanks for the kind words. I will post beamshots when finished, but from past experience, I would be surprised to see anything but a nice smooth single beam.
@Hal: I believe the lenses to be made of polycarbonate, so they should be efficient AND heat-resistant.
Holy moly do I want that! I love triples with optics. I've been trying to figure out a setup for a triple xml board, but hadn't even considered this light. I think I'd still like a single 26650 light (so a little smaller but a bit of a problem with the triple board wired in series) with a head to fit those optics.
Great work, bud! Oh, how I find myself aching for a lathe to play with! Can't wait to see the end result and everything in between. What made you choose diffused optics over clear?
Thanks for your input ! The little bit I've played with was not as fun to cut as the Al...
I have some 7/8" round rod that was purchased to make some P60 triples, and I'll likely just press-fit some of that into the center of the Al heatsink before drilling for wiring.
I still need to learn how to cut threads, that's next on the list. :)