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Hey guys, I have been awaiting 2 hosts from 2 of LPF's GREATEST machinists (Sinner&Ehgemus) I purchased a unique custom host off Ehgemus, and the MS-V4 off Sinner... Lets get reviewin'!
I'll start off the review with the order process:
Both Sinner and Ehgemus were polite, helpful and very quick to get the order underway. Within 2 or 3 PMs, I had paid for the hosts and started the waiting game! Postage for Ehgemus's host was fairly speedy from USA, but I was waiting for Sinner's host for over a month However Sinner was very helpful and thank god it arrived! I won't deduct ANY points for postage, as I could see the date when it was shipped and it was almost immediately after I paid. Both hosts were well packed and arrived in good shape ONTO PICS :wave:
Both hosts side by side:
I'll Review Ehgemus's host first, then Sinner's (images first then description)
Full host:
Focus Adapter:
Tailcap/Switch:
Battery Spacer for 2x 18650 & Contact board:
Host fully broken down:
This host takes 2x 18650s for great battery life! As you can see in the pictures, this host is GIANT! It is very solid in the hand and the machining is SUPERB! I cannot see 1 error in the machining, which gives the most amazing finish. The whole host has grooves all over it and provides great grip for sweaty hands. The polishing is also top notch, the focus adapter has a mirror finish! The tailcap assembly is also very well made. The clicky switch is very smooth and it is easy to tell what position it's in. Now that brings me to the threading of the tailcap... It is ridiculously SMOOTH! Not much more to say really, the threading is 100%. Lastly the focus adapter... Just to give you an idea of how solid it is, it weighs more than a C6 aluminium heatsink! Anyways overall I love this host, and I can't wait to get a diode in it! (3w+ Hopefully )
Now Sinner's lovely host...
Full host:
Tail Clicky:
Diode/Driver assembly:
Fully broken down:
This host looks awesome! The squares are so damn...Square! The machining has left superb sharp edges (even after polishing) and leaves this host looking SO cool. This host is a great size for a smaller laser, it feels great to hold and it feels very solid. The tail clicky is well made with a lovely spring! The tail threading is nice and fits together perfectly. Now my favorite part is the Driver/Diode part... The driver part makes building into this host so easy! As long as you have a smaller driver, it is very easy to heatsink. Overall I love this host, it looks amazing and yet again I cannot wait to fill it with a diode!
Well, there you go. 2 Hosts from 2 of LPF's best machinists! I hope you found this review helpful if you're unsure about buying custom hosts etc, I assure you that you wont be disappointed if you decide to buy either machinist's hosts!
-Josh
I'll start off the review with the order process:
Both Sinner and Ehgemus were polite, helpful and very quick to get the order underway. Within 2 or 3 PMs, I had paid for the hosts and started the waiting game! Postage for Ehgemus's host was fairly speedy from USA, but I was waiting for Sinner's host for over a month However Sinner was very helpful and thank god it arrived! I won't deduct ANY points for postage, as I could see the date when it was shipped and it was almost immediately after I paid. Both hosts were well packed and arrived in good shape ONTO PICS :wave:
Both hosts side by side:
I'll Review Ehgemus's host first, then Sinner's (images first then description)
Full host:
Focus Adapter:
Tailcap/Switch:
Battery Spacer for 2x 18650 & Contact board:
Host fully broken down:
This host takes 2x 18650s for great battery life! As you can see in the pictures, this host is GIANT! It is very solid in the hand and the machining is SUPERB! I cannot see 1 error in the machining, which gives the most amazing finish. The whole host has grooves all over it and provides great grip for sweaty hands. The polishing is also top notch, the focus adapter has a mirror finish! The tailcap assembly is also very well made. The clicky switch is very smooth and it is easy to tell what position it's in. Now that brings me to the threading of the tailcap... It is ridiculously SMOOTH! Not much more to say really, the threading is 100%. Lastly the focus adapter... Just to give you an idea of how solid it is, it weighs more than a C6 aluminium heatsink! Anyways overall I love this host, and I can't wait to get a diode in it! (3w+ Hopefully )
Now Sinner's lovely host...
Full host:
Tail Clicky:
Diode/Driver assembly:
Fully broken down:
This host looks awesome! The squares are so damn...Square! The machining has left superb sharp edges (even after polishing) and leaves this host looking SO cool. This host is a great size for a smaller laser, it feels great to hold and it feels very solid. The tail clicky is well made with a lovely spring! The tail threading is nice and fits together perfectly. Now my favorite part is the Driver/Diode part... The driver part makes building into this host so easy! As long as you have a smaller driver, it is very easy to heatsink. Overall I love this host, it looks amazing and yet again I cannot wait to fill it with a diode!
Well, there you go. 2 Hosts from 2 of LPF's best machinists! I hope you found this review helpful if you're unsure about buying custom hosts etc, I assure you that you wont be disappointed if you decide to buy either machinist's hosts!
-Josh
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