Post your Damascus, mokume gane, etc. lights!
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Here's an updated photo showing new additions, including some non-flashlight pieces of mokume gane.
Oops, the Photobucket IMG links seem to be down. This should do for now:
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q615/magellan500/IMG_5123_zpszvl6zccb.jpeg
The main newbies are the two limited edition little Nucleus Timascus and mokume gane lights. Also shown are a couple of mokume pens, tops, and beads (the bead on the bottom came from George, who earlier posted his mokume light, with a much better photo; mine doesn't really do them justice). I also have two mokume belt clips that didn't make it into the picture, but they'll turn up eventually.
I'm expecting a couple of new mokume lights from Photon Fanatic, including a one of a kind custom so will update the photo when they arrive.
Oops, the Photobucket IMG links seem to be down. This should do for now:
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q615/magellan500/IMG_5123_zpszvl6zccb.jpeg
The main newbies are the two limited edition little Nucleus Timascus and mokume gane lights. Also shown are a couple of mokume pens, tops, and beads (the bead on the bottom came from George, who earlier posted his mokume light, with a much better photo; mine doesn't really do them justice). I also have two mokume belt clips that didn't make it into the picture, but they'll turn up eventually.
I'm expecting a couple of new mokume lights from Photon Fanatic, including a one of a kind custom so will update the photo when they arrive.
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Yes, awesome doesn't do justice to it. :bow:
xdayv
Flashlight Enthusiast
magellan, how's the TNC Dragon holding up? How's the runtime?
Here's the exchange. It gives my impressions of the light.
Default Re: WTS: TNC Micro-Lux DragonQuote Originally Posted by djans1397 View Post
UGH! So tempting! I love my AAA's and this is def one of the more impressive ones I've seen. Is this a direct drive on turbo? With the wider head than body, how does it carry it pocket?
"It doesn't feel overly bulky in the pocket in my mokume version which is a bit heavier than the steel. The wider throw head doesn't feel too bulky either and the bigger reflector puts out a lot more light. I also believe the 1000 lumens setting is direct drive. I only run it for short periods on high, but it's amazing to see that in such a small light. I'd love a smooth, non-dragon body version too to show off the grain of the mokume better, but after querying TnC that isn't in the offing. The dragon body makes it a very tactile light, and often when I'm doing something mindless like watching TV, I find I take it out of my pocket just to fondle it. It might be my favorite AAA/10440 size light, and I have a lot of them (almost 70 at last count). It is definitely one of the most impressive AAA/10440 format lights out there. The only other AAA/10440 lights that I know of that are high end enough to compete with it are the MBI HF-R and Tain Ottavino (the AAA version, not the 10280), and the LiteFlux, but they're not nearly as bright."
As far as run times goes, I don't use it on high much and recharge the 10440 batteries often, so I've never run one down. But if you're going to use it on the higher settings I'd keep extra batteries with you as I doubt they would last long.
Default Re: WTS: TNC Micro-Lux DragonQuote Originally Posted by djans1397 View Post
UGH! So tempting! I love my AAA's and this is def one of the more impressive ones I've seen. Is this a direct drive on turbo? With the wider head than body, how does it carry it pocket?
"It doesn't feel overly bulky in the pocket in my mokume version which is a bit heavier than the steel. The wider throw head doesn't feel too bulky either and the bigger reflector puts out a lot more light. I also believe the 1000 lumens setting is direct drive. I only run it for short periods on high, but it's amazing to see that in such a small light. I'd love a smooth, non-dragon body version too to show off the grain of the mokume better, but after querying TnC that isn't in the offing. The dragon body makes it a very tactile light, and often when I'm doing something mindless like watching TV, I find I take it out of my pocket just to fondle it. It might be my favorite AAA/10440 size light, and I have a lot of them (almost 70 at last count). It is definitely one of the most impressive AAA/10440 format lights out there. The only other AAA/10440 lights that I know of that are high end enough to compete with it are the MBI HF-R and Tain Ottavino (the AAA version, not the 10280), and the LiteFlux, but they're not nearly as bright."
As far as run times goes, I don't use it on high much and recharge the 10440 batteries often, so I've never run one down. But if you're going to use it on the higher settings I'd keep extra batteries with you as I doubt they would last long.
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xdayv
Flashlight Enthusiast
Oh that's great to hear, thanks Magellan! Your mokume collection is awesome!
One more thing, does it run on other types of AAA other than 10440 Li-ion?
One more thing, does it run on other types of AAA other than 10440 Li-ion?
ven
Flashaholic
WOW mag, amazing!
ven
Flashaholic
Amazing work mcbrat, real work of usable art
Father Azmodius
Enlightened
Beautiful, as always Magellan. I need to get one of Chris' MG Dragons soon
I don't think so, but I'll test it and get back to you.
Okay, I just tried both alkaline and NiMH batteries and neither worked. The alkaline at 1.4V didn't work, but then although 0.2V higher in voltage than NiMH the alkakines put out less current. But the NiMH battery (an Eneloop Pro XXX) at 1.2V but with better current capability didn't work either.
I'm still learning the electronics, so I don't know if the critical firing threshold in an LED emitter is more voltage or current related, or whether it relates more to total power, which would be voltage x current to get watts, but then maybe one of the EE guys here who know more than I will weigh in.
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Thanks. They also have two new CR123A lights out in mokume. Since you like TnC I think one of their mokume lights is a great addition for you.
Father Azmodius
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I think you mean CR2, unless I missed something. I just got a Damascus bead, so once I figure out what lanyard I want I'll post a new pic of my Damascus and oak 3p
Yes, I think you're right. As you know I'm a big fan of CR2. I've got those on the radar and will be ordering both of them probably next month. When I get them I'll do another updated photo. And I'm expecting three lights from Fred Pilon, two Kuukuu's (one etched, one smooth) and a one of a kind CR123A light. So very soon I'm going to almost double the number of different MG lights that I have.
Then later in the year Fred is designing another one of a kind MG light that is similar to his Indian Princess.
Then later in the year Fred is designing another one of a kind MG light that is similar to his Indian Princess.
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Cool. What light did it come from?
slackercruster
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I've never seen such lights. What price range are these beauties in?
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You have an amazing collection Magellan, I hope to see all of it some day! Here is a shot of nearly all versions of the Nucleus, even some of the prototypes or oddities that has never been offered for sale. The "Hydra" is a double-headed Nucleus, with Nichia 219b on one end and xp-g2 on the other. They turn on at the same time. The red one is a cree xp-e, and the blue one is a 219b
Here is a shot of nearly all versions of the Nucleus, even some of the prototypes or oddities that has never been offered for sale. The "Hydra" is a double-headed Nucleus, with Nichia 219b on one end and xp-g2 on the other. They turn on at the same time. The red one is a cree xp-e, and the blue one is a 219bAttachments
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In the case of my lights, prices ranged from $600 for the etched mokume (second from the right) to $1400 for the Muyshondt Aeon Timascus (third from the right) but that's only because I got it used but in excellent condition. Brand new it was more although I don't recall the exact price, but it might have been around $1800. The larger CR123A light on the far left is a Sinner Opus which I got for $1300 but again that's because it was used (same seller as the Timascus Aeon) but in great condition, but it was somewhat cheaper than a new one.
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