Update 2-24-16
Received some supplies including some XP-G2 S4 2B emitters from our favorite vendor MTN Electronics on Monday. Did the acetone/air method dedome and spring bypassing yesterday.This flashlight only needs one mode, going “Direct Drive” with LG HG2 brown round power. Beam looks tighter and bright on the wall compared to my other throwers. Will have to do beamshots in the future.
Started working on a Jacob A60 Redux Project. Thought I would put a different spin by cramming the maximum reflector possible in the Jacob A60 host, by machining the host and new reflector. The original reflector has a usable maximum inner diameter of <45.5mm and depth of <45mm as measured from three different sources over the years. My replacement has a 51mm inside diameter and 49mm depth. Original 50mm lens was replaced with a 52mm although it my be replaced with the amazing ULCp lens. Parts are on order for the powering of this A60 redux and the popular XPG2 dedomed will be used. Reflector purchased here http://www.kaidomain.com/product/details.S024650 and machined by me .
HOUSING MACHINED INTERNAL
50mm VS 52mm LENS
A60 (L) and REPLACEMENT REFLECTORS
A60 REFLECTOR
NEW REFLECTOR
BEZEL ID A60 STOCK
BEZEL MODIFIED
FRONT COMPARISON OLD (L) & NEW