Copper 26650 flashlight pre-order from TnC products

Dr_Evil · Apr 14, 2012

I'm posting this over here for the members that aren't over at CPF. TnC products is doing a pre-order for a copper version of thier 26650 host. They need payments or "will-buy" from three people. The price is $498. That includes the host with either a v1 or v3 head. The host uses a P60/D26 lamp assembly. There is an option for tritium slots and/or battery tube extension for 2x26650. One other option is to be able to use 18340 batteries. The OD is the same as the 26650 body. The ID is smaller to accept 18340s though.

Copper 26650 Light Housing!

DTR · Apr 14, 2012

It is a sweet host but damn that is a lot of money.

AnthoT · Apr 14, 2012

it must work great as a heatsink but it's quite expensive...

TacoHerder · Apr 14, 2012

why so much?

Dr_Evil · Apr 14, 2012

Let's say it takes 1 foot of 1.75" copper bar. That is $100 to $130 by itself. That price goes down with longer pieces though. The machining also looks like it is quite intensive. Copper isn't easy to machine either from what I've heard. There is another website that quoted me about the same price for their version.

The titanium versions at both places are about the same price as copper.

Dr_Evil · Apr 15, 2012

One more buyer is needed and production should be started. They've had my money for a couple weeks and there is one person interested in buying one.

BShanahan14rulz · Apr 16, 2012

These would be great for a triple or quad LED drop-in, or similar beast.

Dr_Evil · May 31, 2012

They have been made.

AnthoT · May 31, 2012

Dr_Evil said:
They have been made.

They are nice

T_Warne · May 31, 2012

Those are impressive. I bet they feel fantastic in hand. How do you keep them from oxidizing?

Wolfman29 · May 31, 2012

This is ridiculously overpriced, despite how much I like it.

I did the math - 1.75" x 1ft copper costs around $60 in raw materials. Hell, I would learn how to make those on the lathe (I have access) to be able to sell them for $430 profit... it's just ridiculous.

I think I may actually be able to get a sterling silver host made for cheaper =p

Dr_Evil · May 31, 2012

T_Warne said:
Those are impressive. I bet they feel fantastic in hand. How do you keep them from oxidizing?

Hopefully I'll have mine in a couple weeks. It looks like they are well balanced nad have a solid feel to them. Aluminum is nice because it is less weight you have to carry. I like how the extra weight feel though.

Some have coated their copper lights with something. Others polish like crazy. Then there are those that let them tarnish. I might just let mine tarnish to give it that "old" look.

InfinitusEquitas · May 31, 2012

These look amazing. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Wolfman29 said:
This is ridiculously overpriced, despite how much I like it.

I did the math - 1.75" x 1ft copper costs around $60 in raw materials. Hell, I would learn how to make those on the lathe (I have access) to be able to sell them for $430 profit... it's just ridiculous.

I think I may actually be able to get a sterling silver host made for cheaper =p

If you can produce one of these for $120... I'm in

Blord · May 31, 2012

I wish they would make something like this. Much better looking for the laser than the flashlight host.

jander6442 · May 31, 2012

wonder how they got those fins... parting tool?

BShanahan14rulz · May 31, 2012

They're beautiful!

You got trits in mind for yours?

What drop-in you gonna power in that sucka?

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