Show off your copper

[magellan]

Originally Posted by magellan

Yes, never seen that one before. How old is it? Very cool!


^ = Is it for sale?

~ Chance



Ha-ha! Somehow I don't think so.

 

[easilyled]

Here's a rare one for all you cuprum heads out there, a one-off by RC-Lights (Michael) - enjoy !

Very nice. It looks like RC-lights based it quite closely on the Sunwayman V10R, judging by the appearance. Does it have a magnetic control-ring?

 

[neutralwhite]

hope to show my sigma customs copper 18650 off here sometime this summer!.

 

[RedLED]

Finally have a beautiful Muyshondt Mk. III copper!









Once again I am blown away by the quality of craftsmanship with Enrique's work. I am honored to have this light and will be carrying it for as long as I can for see. May pick up another to keep as a beautiful shelf queen.

Beautiful light, have you considered removing the clip, I think it would be much more stunning without the clip. And, you can put it back on when you need it. Nevertheless, nice choice from the Aeon line.

 

[RedLED]

The OP on this thread had a beautiful copper ball, what a great way to display your copper bullion. Copper is a nice investment, and you can get a few copper bullion bars, just to put a few dollars in something.

Always liked the the look of copper and sterling, my two favorite metals, next to titanium, of course. I am wondering if you can but Titanium bullion bars? Anyone know?

 

[RedLED]

... Olight S2-CU Egg Patina ...

My S2-CU after 24 hour hard boiled egg patina process.

Looks great ... I am very pleased.

Coated the body with a light coat of Rem Oil to help protect the finish.

How did you get the metal to look like that, very beautiful piece. Wonderful machining.

 

[RedLED]

Who makes the Maratac line of lights, is it County Comm, or are just a distributor? They. Sure are nice looking lights and, people seem to really like them a lot. I am not very familiar with Maratech.

 

[Str8stroke]

Red, I have picked all mine up from County Comm. Never seen them sold anywheres else. I think they work out deals on surplus gear and get some custom built gears done by "someone"? They also carry some other handy gear. I got one of their brass screw drivers. Talk about nifty.

 

[mcbrat]

Lumintop makes the lights for Maratac per their specs.

 

[weklund]

How did you get the metal to look like that, very beautiful piece. Wonderful machining.

Super easy process ... as follows.

Hard boil 3 eggs.

Smash or chop eggs fine.

Place eggs in small sandwich zip lock bag.

Position clean raw copper in center of bag surrounded by eggs, remove excess air and seal.

Optional: Every so often you can massage the bag to insure re distribution of the egg.

Approximately 24 hours later remove copper and wash with dish soap. Dry and coat with Rem Oil.

Done.

Note: It is important to wear gloves when handling the copper after the copper is clean prior to placing in bag with egg. This will insure you do not transfer any oils from your fingers to the copper.

When my Olight S2-CU arrived from Going Gear, all I had to do was cut open the sealed bag and place the light in the egg. No special prep necessary.

Very simple procedure with stunning results ...

 

[light-modder]

RedLed yes there are places that sell titanium billion don't know if any off the top of my head as I still have yet to buy any kind of bullion. But I have seen it on a couple of the websites that do precious metals bullion.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

I'm thinking copper is pretty to l@@k at, but to really appreciate it one needs to hold it. Since I don't own anything copper, other that a few odd pennies, will someone tell me if I'm right?

~ Chance

 

[weklund]

You are right ... I like the heft and rustic look of copper. I have a few copper lights ... like them all.

They make for great hand warmers ...

 

[write2dgray]

Originally Posted by magellan

Yes, never seen that one before. How old is it? Very cool!

^ = Is it for sale?

~ Chance

Ha-ha! Somehow I don't think so.

Thanks! I've had it for two months, it took me a little bit to get to the build out of the LED/driver assembly. And no, not for sale .

Very nice. It looks like RC-lights based it quite closely on the Sunwayman V10R, judging by the appearance. Does it have a magnetic control-ring?

Thank you! No mag ring, McClicky in tail. Certainly appears to draw some inspiration from the V10R, hey wait - I have one of those around here...somewhere...digging a little - here's a quick comparison :

 

[Str8stroke]

Lumintop makes the lights for Maratac per their specs.

LOL, thanks, I should have guessed that. The heads look darn near identical. Great little lights.

 

[RedLED]

I'm thinking copper is pretty to l@@k at, but to really appreciate it one needs to hold it. Since I don't own anything copper, other that a few odd pennies, will someone tell me if I'm right?

~ Chance

Copper is a beautiful metal, and you should go to a coin dealer someday and see a buillion bar, and maybe own one ounce of pure copper. It goes up in value these days, that's why people are stealing every ounce they can.

You are right, sometimes holding something just works.

 

[RedLED]

Super easy process ... as follows.

Hard boil 3 eggs.

Smash or chop eggs fine.

Place eggs in small sandwich zip lock bag.

Position clean raw copper in center of bag surrounded by eggs, remove excess air and seal.

Optional: Every so often you can massage the bag to insure re distribution of the egg.

Approximately 24 hours later remove copper and wash with dish soap. Dry and coat with Rem Oil.

Done.

Note: It is important to wear gloves when handling the copper after the copper is clean prior to placing in bag with egg. This will insure you do not transfer any oils from your fingers to the copper.

When my Olight S2-CU arrived from Going Gear, all I had to do was cut open the sealed bag and place the light in the egg. No special prep necessary.

Very simple procedure with stunning results ...

Really, that is just amazing it looks so beautiful, and all from an egg.

thanks for the instructions, I love it.

 

[Chauncey Gardiner]

What property does copper contain that draws us to it? The property that aluminum seems to lack. For me, it's an earth-e-ness. But why so much more in copper than aluminum? Perhaps it's the warmth of the color.

Thoughts?

~ Chance :thinking:

 

[Crazyeddiethefirst]

A few new shiny lights added to the collection. And yes, the copper coin in the center does say "Come and Take it" above the guns...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/...6-05/A820D372-0A4F-4ED2-BA95-72F0FF9E5B8F.jpg

 

[Crazyeddiethefirst]

Hey Chance, Copper has not only heft and visual appeal, but in addition to its awesome heat sinking abilities it just feels "natural" to hold. Almost an ethereal extension of your hand and eyes combined to ensure the target of illumination is lit up....
Ooops, I forgot a couple...
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/...6-05/6B738007-7DBF-449D-A906-D52177B0E1B5.jpg