v5 Triple BOSS Flashlight (Bright Output Small Size)

[ElectronGuru]

What is more preferable/popular body 35 or 70?

Technicals are important but I've found satisfaction correlates to a persons size. If your palm is under 3" across, the 35 should fit great. If its approaching 4, the 70 will feel more natural.

When will we see more HA finish 7075 Boss, or possibly the bare alum tumbled finish?

This year is falling into place like so:

titanium (soon)
aluminum (probably black)
brass
copper
more aluminum (possibly silver)​

 

[ridnovir]

Zirc!?

 

[ElectronGuru]

Zirc!?

We have one exotic metal planned for the year but I don't yet have specifics.

 

[ridnovir]

Yes! That sounds intriguing.

 

[knucklegary]

Have you thought about offering XP-L HI in neutral 5000k tint ?

 

[karlthev]

Have you thought about offering XP-L HI in neutral 5000k tint ?

Ditto



Karl

 

[Random Dan]

I know you folks are pretty busy with the Moddoo stuff right ow but I thought I'd bring up a suggestion. Never too early to start dreaming right?

I'd love to see a BOSS turbohead. I'm thinking generally the proportions of the Malkoff VME head, but of course with BOSS styling. Could use an XP-L hi and the optic from that new DIP P60 drop in, but with the same voltage flexibility and programmability as the v5. You could turn the BOSS combo into a complete and versatile platform.

Anybody else want something like this?

 

[sledhead]

I'd be on board.

 

[JWRitchie76]

My only EDC for 481 days and counting! You guys really screwed up my interest and expectations for flashlights you know that right! [emoji14] Forced patina is mostly worn away, lots of pocket wabi and a few dings and dents but works like a charm the first time....every time!

 

[ridnovir]

Did Ti BOSSes sell out? Not on site any longer.

 

[U2v5]

That aluminum BOSS looks great even with the finish wear and badge of use bump. [emoji41][emoji106]🏻 My Titanium BOSS only leaves my pocket for use or a fresh battery.

I saw a post of what appeared to be Titanium BOSS lights being assembled over on Instagram the other day. And heard rumblings of a new Insider to be released soon... 🧐

 

[recDNA]

My only EDC for 481 days and counting! You guys really screwed up my interest and expectations for flashlights you know that right! [emoji14] Forced patina is mostly worn away, lots of pocket wabi and a few dings and dents but works like a charm the first time....every time!

Is that aluminum? Has anyone measured candela?

 

[JWRitchie76]

Is that aluminum? Has anyone measured candela?

Yep, from the very first drop. Can't speak to candela. I haven't even programmed it for about a year so I'm not sure of my levels anymore. I got dimmer, dim, bright and brightest in that order. Lol

 

[recDNA]

Yep, from the very first drop. Can't speak to candela. I haven't even programmed it for about a year so I'm not sure of my levels anymore. I got dimmer, dim, bright and brightest in that order. Lol

Just the configuration I would go for. Extreme jealousy here!

 

[knucklegary]

JWRitchie76,

Exactly how hard did your Boss hit and impact on what type of surface, concrete?

Btw, Properly heat treated, unplated 7075T6 should Not have dinged that severe on a minor 2-3ft standing drop, unless you dropped it from second story balcony onto a stone or concrete patio?

IMO, The damage appears more like soft 6061T6 (or less)
You should take the flashlight to a machinist, or shop that is equipped with a Rockwell Hardness Tester and find out the surface hardness of your Boss 35. A simple non damaging test, this will indicate what grade material it's made from..

** And, Please post the results!

 

[JWRitchie76]

JWRitchie76,

Exactly how hard did your Boss hit and impact on what type of surface, concrete?

Btw, Properly heat treated, unplated 7075T6 should Not have dinged that severe on a minor 2-3ft standing drop, unless you dropped it from second story balcony onto a stone or concrete patio?

IMO, The damage appears more like soft 6061T6 (or less)
You should take the flashlight to a machinist, or shop that is equipped with a Rockwell Hardness Tester and find out the surface hardness of your Boss 35. A simple non damaging test, this will indicate what grade material it's made from..

** And, Please post the results!

Most likely concrete yea. Never paid attention to when or how and I don't personally believe that OR would mislead me or anyone else about the lights composition. It rides in my back left pocket. Last week I was changing sway bar bushings in my 4runner. I can't tell you how many times my *** cheek ground this thing into the concrete garage floor because I forgot it was back there. Long story short, I don't baby it at all. Its a work horse. One of these days I might actually clean and relube it!

 

[knucklegary]

Yep, Been there done that, *** chicks smashing back pocket items against the garage floor, happens to the best of us! The answer to the problem is Ti Boss 35

 

[JWRitchie76]

Yep, Been there done that, *** chicks smashing back pocket items against the garage floor, happens to the best of us! The answer to the problem is Ti Boss 35

I beat up a couple Ti McGizmo Haiku pretty good back in the day. This 7075 is holding up pretty dang good to be honest. My wallet prefers to spend the couple hundred saved by not buying Ti on pocket knives.

 

[JWRitchie76]

So this is kinda weird, I've noticed since I last posted pictures a few days ago my light is developing some kind of patina or discoloration? So it wasn't there when I posted Monday but if you look at my pics today you can see it. After I posted on Monday I met with a state inspector for railroad crossings. I used the light to illuminate the inside of a crossing bungalow after I cut the power to test for crossed battery and grounds. Instead of putting it back into my back pocket I slid it into my grungy work coat pocket and forgot about it until bed time that evening. Since then it's started to darken. I don't mind it. It doesn't wash away. Is there anything that would be corrosive or reactive with the aluminum? If anything I think it's kinda cool. The surface is starting to tarnish and darken again.

 

[knucklegary]

That is kinda wierd color. Were you around Chlorine?
I have used an automotive metal prep (etch) made specifically for aluminum. A mild phosphoric acid that can be used full strength, or dilutes with water. Intended for auto (aluminium) prep before applying primer/paint. The wash prep will create a satin grey patina lookin (phosphate) finish that won't rub off easily. As the boss body does gets rubbed/polished off by pants pockets, etc., you can just re.apply the acid etch as needed. It's worth giving a try. Also, you can take a fine sharpening 1/4" wide half-round India stone and dress-up those dings before the acid etch -- Or, leave that green oxidation, it looks cool, as long as your hair doesn't fall out, and gums don't start bleeding 😁