v5 Triple BOSS Flashlight (Bright Output Small Size)

[cclin]

+1 for trit Ti bezel

 

[ElectronGuru]

Announcement

The rest of the seventh BOSS release is this weekend, here are the details:

WHEN
Sunday, September 3 - early afternoon pacific time (after lunch)


WHAT
Vintage Brass and Vintage Copper over three body setups and 4 board configurations...
Units this round are about 25 per metal (50 this week)

Most boards will be XPL/red or 219c/amber
219c boards will be limited to level 32 (24w)
Go with XPL for lumens, 219 for color!


HOW
Already live pages will receive stock along with updates to this thread, on Sunday,
Order a cren bezel ring at the same time and we'll install it for you.


MODIFICATIONS
Order pages now include a Special Instructions text box, for things like:

• Bezel ring changes
• GID / clip removal
• Optic swaps
• For fastest shipping, leave this box empty

UPDATES
This thread will be updated with the latest info including shipping
Our FB group controlthedark.com will be updated with the latest info including shipping


SCHEDULE
Follow here for schedule updates: http://www.oveready.com

 

[emu124]

Yes, stock in steel or light weight Ti. You could easily add
3 slots for 1.5 vials on this piece & just call it a trit bezel😉

+1

 

[flashlight nut]

BOSS clips and screws are now in stock.

 

[ElectronGuru]

Correct, ready to ship!:

brass BOSS
http://www.oveready.com/vintage-brass-combo-/prod_463.html

copper BOSS
http://www.oveready.com/vintage-copper-combo-/prod_464.html

cren bezel (including altin)
http://www.oveready.com/crenelated-stainless-bezel/prod_471.html

clip & screws (including altin)
http://www.oveready.com/stainless-clip-titanium-screws/prod_477.html

 

[the0dore3524]

My BOSS 35 got its first dent today. Thanks a lot bed frame...bed frame has had the pleasure of administering the first dent to at least three of my lights. Pleasantly surprised that it barely shows though...the black coating is top-notch. When I hit my SF it took a large chunk out of the metal.

 

[xdayv]

My BOSS 35 got its first dent today. Thanks a lot bed frame...bed frame has had the pleasure of administering the first dent to at least three of my lights. Pleasantly surprised that it barely shows though...the black coating is top-notch. When I hit my SF it took a large chunk out of the metal.

It's usually the first one that hurts the most... succeeding incidents diminish the ordeal, LOL.

 

[Random Dan]

I've been keeping an eye on the upcoming anodized 7075 drop for a while now, and after selling a few other lights I am actually in a position to consider buying a BOSS. I have been doing a lot of reading reviews and such and I've noticed in pictures that the machined features on the body, head, and bezel don't always match. Is it just luck of the draw whether things line up consistently? Seems like a slight offset, like I've seen in some pictures, would be annoying. I know it's probably a personal problem but if I'm gonna spend that much on a light I have high expectations.

 

[the0dore3524]

I've been keeping an eye on the upcoming anodized 7075 drop for a while now, and after selling a few other lights I am actually in a position to consider buying a BOSS. I have been doing a lot of reading reviews and such and I've noticed in pictures that the machined features on the body, head, and bezel don't always match. Is it just luck of the draw whether things line up consistently? Seems like a slight offset, like I've seen in some pictures, would be annoying. I know it's probably a personal problem but if I'm gonna spend that much on a light I have high expectations.

It would be a logistics nightmare if they made sure every single individual part lined up. So, yes, you are correct: it's luck of the draw. Hope this helps

 

[xdayv]

Even if it doesn't align, it still looks good and am not bothered with it ever since. Good luck!

 

[Random Dan]

Surefire 6P has those notches on the tailcap that always line up for momentary position of the switch. I admit I don't know enough about machining to know how Surefire does it or if it would be feasible for Oveready.

 

[mk2rocco]

Surefire 6P has those notches on the tailcap that always line up for momentary position of the switch. I admit I don't know enough about machining to know how Surefire does it or if it would be feasible for Oveready.

There is a good amount of wiggle room in that design, the tailcap still works if it's a quarter turn tighter or looser. The parts on the BOSS that line up don't have that luxury.

 

[ElectronGuru]

I've been keeping an eye on the upcoming anodized 7075 drop for a while now, and after selling a few other lights I am actually in a position to consider buying a BOSS. I have been doing a lot of reading reviews and such and I've noticed in pictures that the machined features on the body, head, and bezel don't always match. Is it just luck of the draw whether things line up consistently? Seems like a slight offset, like I've seen in some pictures, would be annoying. I know it's probably a personal problem but if I'm gonna spend that much on a light I have high expectations.

Thanks guys. Thats called indexing. And is technically possible but would add so much time and expense that we avoid it. The only practical option is using different counts, like 5 dots and 6 grooves, so they don't line up twice in the same way in the same view.

But every pairing is different and you're welcome to request a lot of spacing vs a little, which can appear more intentional.

 

[Random Dan]

Thanks for the response. Always good to hear from the designer! I kinda suspected it was something like that, but some pictures appeared to line up perfectly so I wasn't sure. Guess they just lucky.

 

[mk2rocco]

Just a reminder of how beautiful the BOSS is. I'm cleaning and lubing the threads of my BOSS and couldn't help but admire the beautiful surface finish of the threads. Just look at that!

 

[Eric242]

Everytime I change the batteries I think wow thease threads are smooth.

 

[xdayv]

was just staring at the 35 and 70... how about a 50? :candle:

 

[ElectronGuru]

Just a reminder of how beautiful the BOSS is. I'm cleaning and lubing the threads of my BOSS and couldn't help but admire the beautiful surface finish of the threads. Just look at that!

Great pic!

was just staring at the 35 and 70... how about a 50? :candle:

Are you after that specific cell (say because its a favorite) or after a particular attribute like runtime / body length / amps?

 

[YummyBacon!]

Just a reminder of how beautiful the BOSS is. I'm cleaning and lubing the threads of my BOSS and couldn't help but admire the beautiful surface finish of the threads. Just look at that!
Indeed!

 

[xdayv]

Are you after that specific cell (say because its a favorite) or after a particular attribute like runtime / body length / amps?

Thanks for the reply. At one point, it's more on the specific cell, ability to run 18500 (/14500 via delrin sleeve) for added flexibility. But looking further, it's for those like me (YMMV) who finds the 35 physically too short and the 70 too long, and this is where the 50 will come in. No specific advantage on runtime, a "tweener" of some sort.