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!!UPDATE-CLOSED AND ALL SENT--Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

Ok......all the way up in NH.....GOT IT!!!!!!!

Shipping box was perfect and the packaging was excellent. IMO, the JetLasers box isn't that bad in a "store it in the drawer" sort of way but its nothing you'd wanna transport it in. Kinda cigar boxish.

The laser itself is WICKED nice, and by wicked I mean New England slang wicked....not WL ;) It feels very solid and when you hold it, you don't feel like yer gonna drop it. The closable aperture is very firm feeling. I haven't looked at the keys, dongle, etc...yet. Not the most exciting things, ya know? Hak did a "factory fresh" re-package job on everything after testing it and went a little further with a few things as a bonus. Nice touch, Hak!

UNFORTUNATELY, as stated by Hak, the Lighthounds are too tight to chance putting in there :banghead: I ordered a couple Sanyo 18650's from LarryDFW, HOWEVER, as listed in his link they measure 18.1mm and if you look at Hak's battery data in the above post you'll see that those probably wont work either.

I'm just gonna have to look at it til I figure something out. In my case, it's not a matter of peeling off the silver sticker on the batt, but overall it's not that far off from working. I can get both of mine halfway in before trouble starts. My Lighthounds measured 18.35mm and LarryDFW's Sanyos are 18.1mm so there may be hope. we're only talking 25 hundredths of a mm diff but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Also, and this may sound stupid, I may try rolling the batts between my countertop and a piece of wood or something in an attempt to reduce the OD enough to work. Ultimately, I may end up looking to buy yet another pair from Yobresal. Completely sux but unless my local Batteries Plus has some in stock,...which they wont, it looks like I'm gonna have to be happy with Yobresal's 1.2 445 for now...which will actually be very easy to do, it kicks ass :)

I'll keep you guys posted.
 





Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

I ordered a couple Sanyo 18650's from LarryDFW, HOWEVER, as listed in his link they measure 18.1mm and if you look at Hak's battery data in the above post you'll see that those probably wont work either.



Damnit. My friend has my digital caliper, so I can't even measure my Tenergy cells either... Battery Junction claims they are 18mm +or- .2mm.

Mine *may* arrive today, if not tomorrow, and I probably won't have working cells either... Time to get creative with the 1800grit...
 
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Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

K, first update...

Holy $hitballz!...Hak's sticker peeling mod may work after all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I originally discounted his idea cuz his and my batteries were 1mm off so I figured it wasn't even gonna be close so why bother. Out of the 2 Lighthounds I have, I threw the one that fit better WITH the sticker still on it in the charger in hopes my special super JPL approved rolling mod would work. The larger diameter of the 2 is the one I peeled the sticker off of and it DOES fit but still potentially too snug if heat becomes an issue. The one in my charger showed more promise from the gate so I just have to wait til it's ready to fart around with it.

Also BE CAREFUL with what appears to be an empty plastic bag when un-packing this sum-bitch. It contains the diffraction glass.
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

Thats Great newz^^^

Thanks for the kind words- I like to make people happy. warm Fuzzy group hug trime!!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY

A few times when I was checking out the focus I inadvertantly partially closed the front shutter which, for a second made me think there was a problem- so keep that in mind guys.

You may want to get a PL-C 650nm 250 once you see my review!!! peaking at 384mWs and every bit a nice as the 532nm 250.

BTW you may be able to use a glass cutter and make that grating into more than one piece so if you layer them you get even more lines- also you can place it ontop of a FS mirror and aim several lasers at it and get a stunning efx. Try that with a little smoke!! (err! in the room , of course, smoking is very bad for you{vap instead})

In the end of packing I came up short one grating so if anyone finds an extra I would appreciate you sending back it to me. thnx

ps anybody who has not already done so plz PP me the $33 for shipping -'personal'-'payment owed for service' to my snapplz geemail acct.
 
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Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

OK, people....Schhhhwweeeeeeeeet!

My Lighthounds at 18.35mm OD fit just fine now! I removed the sticker and residue, rolled it a bit between 2 pieces of polished granite and gave em a quick polish with Nu-Finish. The rolling may not even be necessary with my other cell...thats still charging......grrr.

So, even with my bloated Lighthounds coming in at 18.35mm(nice dig calipers), I got them to fit nicely. IMO, you guys should be all set using Hak's sticker mod. Hopefully that gives those in doubt a little peace of mind.


Now I'll continue to wait patiently for both the charge to be complete and Hak's "I told you so!" :poke: :bowdown:
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

Ok, I did have to "roll" the other cell out but the laser is up and running! Knew I'd be able to use that skill again ;)

The dot out of the box is extremely bright and tight (on a dark wall from 20' with no spectators or possible reflections). The switch, key and dongle all work nicely as well. Haven't checked out the goggles or diffraction glass. Only played with it for a couple seconds before the GF came in and said 'lets go x-mas shopping". Ummm..yeah...lets...:scowl:

I'll try and post some pix in the next few days using my new Olympus cam that I just picked up...for myself...for x-mas :san:

Looking forward to hearing and seeing the good news from you guys when you fire em up!

Thanks again, Hakzaw1, for putting your time and effort into this! :beer:

Thank you, Gray, for producing an EXCELLENT product at an even better price! :beer:
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

So I'm guessing you don't have the Sanyo cells yet to try?
Mine has been stuck in Baltimore since midnight, it *should* make it tomorrow. I'll let everyone know if the Tenergy cells fit.
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

If the mailman will ever come, I will get mine :grr: says it is out for delivery
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

So I'm guessing you don't have the Sanyo cells yet to try?
Mine has been stuck in Baltimore since midnight, it *should* make it tomorrow. I'll let everyone know if the Tenergy cells fit.

Nope, I was able to use the Lighthounds after a little minor tweaking. This link (LarryDFW's) http://www.cobbcarpet.com/sanyo.html states the OD of the Sanyo's is 18.1mm. If that's accurate they should work I'd think, considering I got mine to work. I don't believe the Sanyo's come with stickers but like I said, my Lighthounds were 18.35 OD not on the sticker.

Should have the Sanyo's on Wed hopefully.
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

It's here! :eg:
 

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Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

The Sanyo cells fit great. 2600mAh and 5.4A max discharge rate.:eg:

Thanks, for the info DTR!

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wbp.....that pic shows extreme dedication and enthusiasm and also signs of psychosis, but I like it! :yh:
 
Re: !!UPDATE!!Gb#2 jetlasers IS NOW ON>PM Gray w/request

That pic was from the security cam out front. Handy for knowing when there are deliveries... There's one in the back too but it mostly catches racoons and our cat. Caught an ex-contractor with an "extra" key once though, lost his license he did...

Took some time out and checked the new toy with my LaserBee...
 

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