Crazyeddiethefirst
Flashlight Enthusiast
The original thread "All Brass E" was started by night.hoodie.
He had a dream, an all Brass E series light. The base for this dream was the UBH II by Sparks Illuminations. This was a body, long enough to hold two AA cells. It also includes all the needed spacers to run the light with one or two CR123's(or 16340's), one or two AA's(14500's). The UBH (Universal Battery Holder) is a body only. I will add more photos to the Opening Post later to include the spacers. I am going to summarize the key elements of the original thread(night.hoodie and I have communicated and with his blessing I am taking on the dream to make an all Brass E light). In the original thread, he included links to all vendors. Since the rules regarding links to advertisers that have not paid the appropriate fees or met all appropriate requirements are being enforced, I will provide the information to allow you to find them on the web if they have not met said requirements and actual links if they have. My goal is to present the original dream, add information about what is available and ultimately have a list of those interested in the various aspects of this light. I will provide this information to the vendors to make the dreams a reality.
The original dream:
For some time, since falling hard for E Series, and discovering that Sparks Illuminations still sold the Brass UBH II(Universal Battery Holder),I have desired an all brass E. No personal practical reasons, this would be a trophy, though it occurs to me such a light might be desired for environments where sparks are banned for safety reasons or corrosive salt water/ brackish environments, such as at sea or for a marina.
I had noted in the past, or I think I remember seeing, there were once available attractive brass tailstanding tailcaps from TorchLAB (but maybe they were just in Cu or Ti, unsure). I do not like as much, from personal taste and my strong opinion that no one ever uses (or it is so rare overall result is the same) flashlights like a defensive knife or a mace (but perhaps far more often as a club), but the brass RPM tailcaps for E available in Custom & Modified will satisfy my interest almost as well. They'll do, while their availability lasts, I'm almost sure of it.
But I am unaware of, have never seen before, any E series thread compatible solid brass heads, neither any brass incan head/reflectors, nor dropin modular, nor fixed with LED single, triple, whatever, in brass.
Did torchLAB or fivemega ever offer a solid brass E series thread-compatible head/reflector, in any configuration? Did any designer ever have a solid brass E head, that may exist in small quatities in collections or whereever?
Looking for a brass E Series thread-compatible head/reflector, preferably for incan application, but not necessarily not for LED application (why not have both). Does it exist? Thanks.
Edit: I am already aware there are replacement brass bezel rings, (made by CPF username: altermann, more info to be added soon) which will have to satisfy unless an all brass head can be revealed, or anyone voluteers the name of a skilled maker that can create a one-off Elite head duplication in brass, or design something as attractive to me.
Ok, that covers the concept, now for the photos:
The Brass RPM McClicky Tail Cap, The Sparks Illumination UBH II, Surefire E Series Head with Brass Bezel by CPF altermann.
The Brass RPM Tail Cap, Surefire E1E Body & Head with Brass Bezel by altermann .
I have also been in discussions with multiple vendors to determine the feasibility of an all Brass E Series Head. Many have asked me "Why Brass", it's heavy, it tarnishes, why not use another material?
My answer, it's heavy, and feels very solid in the hand, not to mention excellent heat transference properties. It tarnishes, it develops a beautiful Patina that gives each light it's own personality. Why not other metals? Indeed, why not? I want Copper, Titanium and who knows what else?
Regarding incandescent, LED, Drivers, etc: I will add photos of the various components I am using in the near future. Please feel free to add what you are using.
Please add your names if interested in any or all components(Brass RPM Tail Cap/UBH II/Brass E Head/Brass Bezel Ring
Interest List:
1. Crazyeddiethefirst
2. night.hoodie
3. id30209
4. scout24
5. magellan
6. 808vudoo
7. Steeldog
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
He had a dream, an all Brass E series light. The base for this dream was the UBH II by Sparks Illuminations. This was a body, long enough to hold two AA cells. It also includes all the needed spacers to run the light with one or two CR123's(or 16340's), one or two AA's(14500's). The UBH (Universal Battery Holder) is a body only. I will add more photos to the Opening Post later to include the spacers. I am going to summarize the key elements of the original thread(night.hoodie and I have communicated and with his blessing I am taking on the dream to make an all Brass E light). In the original thread, he included links to all vendors. Since the rules regarding links to advertisers that have not paid the appropriate fees or met all appropriate requirements are being enforced, I will provide the information to allow you to find them on the web if they have not met said requirements and actual links if they have. My goal is to present the original dream, add information about what is available and ultimately have a list of those interested in the various aspects of this light. I will provide this information to the vendors to make the dreams a reality.
The original dream:
For some time, since falling hard for E Series, and discovering that Sparks Illuminations still sold the Brass UBH II(Universal Battery Holder),I have desired an all brass E. No personal practical reasons, this would be a trophy, though it occurs to me such a light might be desired for environments where sparks are banned for safety reasons or corrosive salt water/ brackish environments, such as at sea or for a marina.
I had noted in the past, or I think I remember seeing, there were once available attractive brass tailstanding tailcaps from TorchLAB (but maybe they were just in Cu or Ti, unsure). I do not like as much, from personal taste and my strong opinion that no one ever uses (or it is so rare overall result is the same) flashlights like a defensive knife or a mace (but perhaps far more often as a club), but the brass RPM tailcaps for E available in Custom & Modified will satisfy my interest almost as well. They'll do, while their availability lasts, I'm almost sure of it.
But I am unaware of, have never seen before, any E series thread compatible solid brass heads, neither any brass incan head/reflectors, nor dropin modular, nor fixed with LED single, triple, whatever, in brass.
Did torchLAB or fivemega ever offer a solid brass E series thread-compatible head/reflector, in any configuration? Did any designer ever have a solid brass E head, that may exist in small quatities in collections or whereever?
Looking for a brass E Series thread-compatible head/reflector, preferably for incan application, but not necessarily not for LED application (why not have both). Does it exist? Thanks.
Edit: I am already aware there are replacement brass bezel rings, (made by CPF username: altermann, more info to be added soon) which will have to satisfy unless an all brass head can be revealed, or anyone voluteers the name of a skilled maker that can create a one-off Elite head duplication in brass, or design something as attractive to me.
Ok, that covers the concept, now for the photos:
The Brass RPM McClicky Tail Cap, The Sparks Illumination UBH II, Surefire E Series Head with Brass Bezel by CPF altermann.
The Brass RPM Tail Cap, Surefire E1E Body & Head with Brass Bezel by altermann .
I have also been in discussions with multiple vendors to determine the feasibility of an all Brass E Series Head. Many have asked me "Why Brass", it's heavy, it tarnishes, why not use another material?
My answer, it's heavy, and feels very solid in the hand, not to mention excellent heat transference properties. It tarnishes, it develops a beautiful Patina that gives each light it's own personality. Why not other metals? Indeed, why not? I want Copper, Titanium and who knows what else?
Regarding incandescent, LED, Drivers, etc: I will add photos of the various components I am using in the near future. Please feel free to add what you are using.
Please add your names if interested in any or all components(Brass RPM Tail Cap/UBH II/Brass E Head/Brass Bezel Ring
Interest List:
1. Crazyeddiethefirst
2. night.hoodie
3. id30209
4. scout24
5. magellan
6. 808vudoo
7. Steeldog
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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