CLOSED: Carclo Triple and Quad Optics- Drilled for Trits 10507, 11, 10621
While changing optics recently in my Wrightlight (Mattaus) 219 triple, it looked like the support posts might be long and wide enough to hollow out and install trits...
They were:naughty:
This solved for me at least the issue of the time and expense of sending the whole light off to have trit slots milled in the metal.
(plus that should have been done before this particular host was cerakoted). One advantage of this method is that the trits are held in place by the lens and you can change colors at your leisure.
Several members contacted me about making some up which I've now finished (shipping Monday guys:thumbsup, so here they are for sale as well.
I have 10507 (clear narrow) and, and 10511 lightly frosted narrow, Carclo triple optics pre-drilled for 1.55x5mm tritium vial (I used Bart's) available for $19.50 for 1, $34.50 for 2, or $46.50 for 3, these prices include fees and 1st class tracked shipping in the US. For international orders I would mail as many as you like in a small well padded envelope for $13.50 more (post office now considers this a parcel) but there is the risk of loss in the mail (buyers risk). I can also ship them insured etc but looks like pricing starts near the $17 mark just for shipping, your choice. Payment will be via Square.com or postal money order (or Paypal if you insist but geez, they are up to 4.5% now for intl.). If you've not used Square yet I highly recommend giving them a look. I send an invoice, you pay via Square's checkout system securely with your credit or debit card, I never see your credit card info. 10621 (clear spot), and 10624 (frosted wide) Carclo quad optics are now available, they are $23.50 for 1, or $41.50 for 2, same terms as above.
To streamline the process and save inboxes from overflowing, if you know specifically what you want, send along your shipping address and email address in the PM. Then I can send you an invoice, follow the link to Square.com.
I will also drill any of the above deeper to accommodate 1.5x6mm trits but it's more difficult and losses are higher, I'll need to add a $5 up-charge per optic for this. (It's difficult to tell there is even any plastic left holding them together but it seems to work)
Edit: Just reading through this again I wanted to make sure it's clear this sale is for the pre-drilled optic only and does not include any installed trits. Getting the trits into the US in larger quantities I thought might be an issue for me to offer but so far I've never had trouble getting them a few at a time.
Disclaimers: These pics are long exposures, 20-30 seconds, as are all the pics you see of nicely glowing trits here on the forum. Unless it's pitch black and your eyes have fully adjusted, they never look as bright as the Pics. It's more than enough to find your light in the dark though and will even cast a little shadow, the frosted is a little more muted. The clear 10507's and 10621's come from the factory with fine micro "cleaning marks". These are only visible under bright light from an acute angle and have no effect on the performance. They totally disappear once behind the flashlight lens. There may be slight cloudiness in the posts after drilling but this is totally invisible once installed and I can detect no loss of performance/brightness.
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Thanks for taking a look
Mark
Parkdale, Oregon
While it appears that the trits are above the surface they are actually about .003" below (the optics are that clear). I've done my best to center them though plastic being a sort of flexible medium they can be off just a hair but especially with the clear, it literally depends on the angle you are looking at them
10621 Quad
http://www.carclo-optics.com/opticselect/intranet/optics/details/index.php?id_optics=100
While changing optics recently in my Wrightlight (Mattaus) 219 triple, it looked like the support posts might be long and wide enough to hollow out and install trits...
They were:naughty:
This solved for me at least the issue of the time and expense of sending the whole light off to have trit slots milled in the metal.
(plus that should have been done before this particular host was cerakoted). One advantage of this method is that the trits are held in place by the lens and you can change colors at your leisure.
Several members contacted me about making some up which I've now finished (shipping Monday guys:thumbsup, so here they are for sale as well.
I have 10507 (clear narrow) and, and 10511 lightly frosted narrow, Carclo triple optics pre-drilled for 1.55x5mm tritium vial (I used Bart's) available for $19.50 for 1, $34.50 for 2, or $46.50 for 3, these prices include fees and 1st class tracked shipping in the US. For international orders I would mail as many as you like in a small well padded envelope for $13.50 more (post office now considers this a parcel) but there is the risk of loss in the mail (buyers risk). I can also ship them insured etc but looks like pricing starts near the $17 mark just for shipping, your choice. Payment will be via Square.com or postal money order (or Paypal if you insist but geez, they are up to 4.5% now for intl.). If you've not used Square yet I highly recommend giving them a look. I send an invoice, you pay via Square's checkout system securely with your credit or debit card, I never see your credit card info. 10621 (clear spot), and 10624 (frosted wide) Carclo quad optics are now available, they are $23.50 for 1, or $41.50 for 2, same terms as above.
To streamline the process and save inboxes from overflowing, if you know specifically what you want, send along your shipping address and email address in the PM. Then I can send you an invoice, follow the link to Square.com.
I will also drill any of the above deeper to accommodate 1.5x6mm trits but it's more difficult and losses are higher, I'll need to add a $5 up-charge per optic for this. (It's difficult to tell there is even any plastic left holding them together but it seems to work)
Edit: Just reading through this again I wanted to make sure it's clear this sale is for the pre-drilled optic only and does not include any installed trits. Getting the trits into the US in larger quantities I thought might be an issue for me to offer but so far I've never had trouble getting them a few at a time.
Disclaimers: These pics are long exposures, 20-30 seconds, as are all the pics you see of nicely glowing trits here on the forum. Unless it's pitch black and your eyes have fully adjusted, they never look as bright as the Pics. It's more than enough to find your light in the dark though and will even cast a little shadow, the frosted is a little more muted. The clear 10507's and 10621's come from the factory with fine micro "cleaning marks". These are only visible under bright light from an acute angle and have no effect on the performance. They totally disappear once behind the flashlight lens. There may be slight cloudiness in the posts after drilling but this is totally invisible once installed and I can detect no loss of performance/brightness.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information transmitted, including attachments, is intended only for the person(s) or entity who is/are viewing it and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and destroy any copies of this information. IMPORTANT: This information is intended for the use of the individual addressee(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or unsuitable for overly sensitive persons with low self-esteem, no sense of humour or irrational religious beliefs. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is not authorised (either explicitly or implicitly) and constitutes an irritating social faux pas. CAUTION: Unless the word absquatulation has been used in its correct context somewhere other than in this warning, it does not have any legal or grammatical use and may be ignored. No animals were harmed in the transmission of this email, although the kelpie next door is living on borrowed time, let me tell you. Those of you with an overwhelming fear of the unknown will be gratified to learn that there is no hidden message revealed by reading this warning backwards, so just ignore that Alert Notice from Microsoft. ANTIDOTE: However, by pouring a complete circle of salt around yourself and your computer you can ensure that no harm befalls you and your pets. If you have received this email in error, please add some nutmeg and egg whites, whisk and place in a warm oven for 40 minutes.
Thanks for taking a look
Mark
Parkdale, Oregon
While it appears that the trits are above the surface they are actually about .003" below (the optics are that clear). I've done my best to center them though plastic being a sort of flexible medium they can be off just a hair but especially with the clear, it literally depends on the angle you are looking at them
10621 Quad
http://www.carclo-optics.com/opticselect/intranet/optics/details/index.php?id_optics=100
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