I think those “turbo” ones are cut from a solid bar of “glow stuff” so those will be even different still
True. We must learn which version is the supreme glow! There can be only one
Carbon fibre switch enclosure with 15 neodymium magnets, 8mm diameter linear button with 6mm x 2mm green tritium vial.
The button can only move in a straight line and accidental activation is not easy.
The carbon fibre/ magnets are fixed in place, sit flush with the tailcap edge and strong enough to hold the light horizontally.
It’s all hand made unfortunately. Here’s what went into it:
14mm x 12mm carbon fibre tube
15mm x 14mm brass tube
8mm x .45mm brass tube
2mm x 2mm neodymium magnets
JB weld, silicone, silicone carbide powder
UV setting glue
0.5mm silicone sheet
6mm x 2mm tritium vial
Perseverance
The ice blue/aqua definitely is brighter and lasts longer than orange:
ice blue trits in there as well
Tom, about how long does it last?
Carbon fibre switch enclosure with 15 neodymium magnets, 8mm diameter linear button with 6mm x 2mm green tritium vial.
The button can only move in a straight line and accidental activation is not easy.
The carbon fibre/ magnets are fixed in place, sit flush with the tailcap edge and strong enough to hold the light horizontally.
Gorgeous. You’re teasing us with your killer modding skills.
I’d like to see a metal cap with 4 magnet sockets (similar to what you see on the Sofirn C01) and one trit slot in the center. That would be killer.
Thanks. I see NealsGadgets are offering other stuff for the FW3A like saphire glass & GITD tail switch covers.
Neal knows his customers and business
Yep, it’ll be tritium tailcap buttons & magnetic button shroud inserts next
I still don’t get using sapphire for flashlights at all. Sapphire is good for watches because the crystal is so exposed and swapping it is a REAL chore. On flashlights the bezel protects the crystal from many scratches, and its so easy and cheap to swap out if needed anyway. Beyond that sapphire is less shatter-resistant than almost any other mineral crystal/glass AFAIK.
I still don’t get using sapphire for flashlights at all. Sapphire is good for watches because the crystal is so exposed and swapping it is a REAL chore. On flashlights the bezel protects the crystal from many scratches, and its so easy and cheap to swap out if needed anyway. Beyond that sapphire is less shatter-resistant than almost any other mineral crystal/glass AFAIK.
But… It’s sapphire!
I still don’t get using sapphire for flashlights at all. Sapphire is good for watches because the crystal is so exposed and swapping it is a REAL chore. On flashlights the bezel protects the crystal from many scratches, and its so easy and cheap to swap out if needed anyway. Beyond that sapphire is less shatter-resistant than almost any other mineral crystal/glass AFAIK.
Also, uncoated sapphire has high reflection losses.
I’ve read issues about coated having 0 durability (so some high end makers do them coated on the inside uncoated on the outside).
Tom, about how long does it last?
Oh boy, the ice blue for hours, but no, don't have a definite time. I'm thinking though it was still glowing at 5-6 hours, but not certain.
It's a huge difference - sorry I spent that kind of money on orange - not worth anything to me, actually. We, or I, should tell Neal.
Nice thanks.
Off the buffer using the god stuff…
No more hand polishing for this kid!
Off the buffer using the god stuff…
No more hand polishing for this kid! :confounded:
Now that looks gorgeous
Missed a bit
Missed a bit
Come on…… ……jeez it wasn’t fully dressed yet…