Do all P1's look like this?

[clipse]

Mine works fine but its a bit rough inside.

Just curious, do they all look that rough?

 

[jsr]

All 3 P1s I've purchased has the solder like that, but the center contact on mine are all much cleaner. Yours looks dirty and scratched up. And why is it silver?

 

[Jay R]

Yours looks quite neat compared to mine. Works great though.

 

[Lite_me]

My P1 looks pretty much the same. It has what looks like solder on the center contact extending over to a slighty rolled over edge.

 

[chesterqw]

this is really a case of never judge the book by it's cover.

 

[ernsanada]

My P1.

No problems good tint.

 

[dougmccoy]

It would seem that the bodies of Fenix lights are consitantly made to a high standard which indicates (to me) mass production techniques. However, from the appearance of the solder joints I've seen and the one you have pictured I've no doubt that a less than skilled solderer has/is responsible. The way the solder has been filed off on one corner to allow the bezel to fit snugly is a bit amateurish!

However, for what Fenix lights cost is this really an issue?

Doug

 

[x2x3x2]

I've had 3 P1s and 2 of them have silver blotches in the center of the brass-colored + contave point. doesnt seem to affect use in anyway.
Note, beam tint on the 1 without the sliver blotch is purplish. Tints on the one with silver blotches are almost pure white. Might be just a coincidence, i dunno.

 

[TrueBlue]

I'm a rare person. I appreciate a light that has extra attention to extra details both outside and the internal workings. Nice looking internals make me think someone was proud and cared about designing a light for their customer, not cutting costs. A balanced design seems more professional and consistent. A well designed light with that is clean looking inside assures me of a well thought out design. In opposition, a light that is cobble together with off-the-shelf parts, solder used mechanical assembly and unskilled assembly is not assuring.

A fine looking light can hide a lot of unrefined flaws in design and assembly, as the P1 shows.

Lights with finely machined internal parts exist. They cost more then the P1 but you get your better quality for your money.

Edit: Image removed as unnecessary personal commercial plug. - Empath

 

[dano]

4Seven: Your post was deleted due to inflammaotroy comments. You can re-post, but please keep it civil.

Re-opened...


--dan

 

[tigerdale]

If you want a high-dollar light- knock yourself out. Fenix works fine for me.

 

[steve_vance]

It would seem that the bodies of Fenix lights are consitantly made to a high standard which indicates (to me) mass production techniques. However, from the appearance of the solder joints I've seen and the one you have pictured I've no doubt that a less than skilled solderer has/is responsible. The way the solder has been filed off on one corner to allow the bezel to fit snugly is a bit amateurish!

However, for what Fenix lights cost is this really an issue?

Doug

looks to me like they CNC the bodies then send the assembly out to a sweatshop :lolsign:

 

[Kiessling]

tigerdale, please read CPF rule #6 and edit your post accordingly.
Also, if you read dano's comments you should know that 4sevens' post wasn't deleted because of the ono-topic arguments it contained. He was even invited to re-post those without the inflammatory remarks.

Please continue this thread on-topic. Further disruption will have consequences.

Thanx.

bernhard

 

[PhotonBoy]

Although the soldering job looks a bit rough, I think the people doing it are aware that lots of solder will help with heatsinking of the LED. If it were 'neat and tidy' looking, it might not work as well. JMHO.

 

[carrot]

For what you pay for the thing, I couldn't be less happy, despite the roughness on my P1.

... How come no one's ever complained about the Arc-AAA using a solder blob for a contact, instead of a solid metal post?

 

[leukos]

clipse, I appreciate the sixth picture you posted in this review http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=125344 that shows the difference between real craftsmanship vs. what you get for $50.

 

[TinderBox (UK)]

on mine the last of the threads before the o`ring, just fell off.:huh2:

I hope they were not needed.

regards.

 

[dougmccoy]

I think Steve Vance has probably hit the nail on the head about how these lights are assembled. FWIW the tail threads on all my Fenix lights are fine. However, a bad piece of alluminum (and I expect Fenix machines quite a few bad bits) wont machine well even with a CNC!

Doug

 

[clipse]

clipse, I appreciate the sixth picture you posted in this review http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=125344 that shows the difference between real craftsmanship vs. what you get for $50.

Deffinately. There is a big difference.

clipse

 

[yaesumofo]

In a word YES they do. This is typical of Cheap Chinese flashlights.
Some mention of quality made flashlights have been mentioned even a reference to another thread with pictures comparing quality vs well what is shown here in this thread.

Have any of you guys heard about buying quality shoes?
You can spend $250 on a pair of shoes easily...if the fit is correct and they are truly high quality they will last for many years. Now one could just as easily purchase $250.00 worth of crappy shoes in the same time frame that the good single pair would last. Much the same is true when buying the the flashlight of today. These $50.00 lights simply will not hold up under any substantial abuse they are likely to break and or self destruct when you least expect it.

Personally I will avoid knowingly purchasing these cheap chinese made flashlights where ever possible, opting instead for higher quality US made lights (some of which contain foreign components or even machine work). HDS is a good example of the type of flashlight that will capture my future flashlight buying dollar as are the flashlights made by McGizmo.
Just My Humble Opinion. This post is not intended to inflame or enrage anybody. It is anot so simple answer to a simple question and an expression of opinion, which includes an analogy to shoe buying to flashlight buying.
Yaesumofo

Mine works fine but its a bit rough inside.


Just curious, do they all look that rough?