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    Stroping?

    Odd. I was looking at unread posts and had to check what forum I was reading. I use straight razors and have been for about 10 years. I also have numerous youtube videos on shaving, sharpening and stropping. lets talk about sharpening first. when sharpening, material is removed from the...
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    **NEW** Nitecore TM26

    I think the oled colour reference is to the colour of the light emitted by the display. the on pixels. mine is definitely white on a dark blue background. i think the earlier ones lite up more blue.
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    Review: ThruNite TN32 Tactical/Search Flashlight

    I just got back from a walk to the park. I brought the TN32 and TM26. It affirms in my mind that (for me) there is no one do it all flashlight. TM26 excels at lighting up the area. amazing the park which is a sheet of ice, 2 baseball fields square. The TN32 hits the back school wall quite a...
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    Review: ThruNite TN32 Tactical/Search Flashlight

    I just got the TN32 from Illumination. I have the Nitecore TM26 but wanted a thrower. I am in canada and paid my $30 something for shipping. Well worth it. I was just outside comparing the TM26 and the TN32 - no comparison. they are very different lights and compliment each other very well. The...
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    ThruNite TN32,1700 Lm Thrower REVIEW, Pictures & Beamshots

    ThruNite TN32-REVIEW, Pictures & Beamshots I decided to sell 3 of my lights and replace with a nitecore TM26. The idea was once i got the TM i wanted to see if it could throw as much as I would need. it wont. but its still an excellent flashlight. so I just ordered a TN32. cant really afford it...
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    opinions on 65, 75, & 85w ebay lights?

    Hey there. I bought the 75W HID with the 6000k bulb first. total cost with battery, chargers but no case was $155. i wanted to upgrade so i bought the 85W with 2 larger capacity batteries, and an extra 6000k 85W bulb. the bulb in it is also 6000k. that cost me $182 and included the case. I sold...
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    Ebay / Xeccon 75W HID focus problem (jammed)

    well, i was able to loosen the head and it now turns and focuses. it has definite dead stops at the ends of travel so its not just turning the head to remove it. i also get an email from the ebay seller telling the same thing, that it doesn't focus. maybe the OEM jammed some of them and then...
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    75W xeccon / ebay HID vs Fenix TK 35 video

    I just got the HID, charged up all batteries and heated up the HID on full power
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    Ebay / Xeccon 75W HID focus problem (jammed)

    I know the right hand rule. The problem was I didnt know if it was jammed too far out or in. so if i assume one and then try to reverse it, if i was wrong, i would be tightening it. anyway i got it to focus. i had to wear leather gloves Nd just twist like hell using feel to determine if i was...
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    Ebay / Xeccon 75W HID focus problem (jammed)

    I just got my Xeccon 75W from ebay. I am charging up the battery. I can't get the head to focus: its really jammed. and I don't know which way to turn it to loosen it so turning it the wrong way is just going to tighten it even more. Can anyone tell me which it is supposed to turn and if there...
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    Where to get 10440's in Toronto?

    I need some 10440's ideally unprotected but i will live with protected. I'd like to walk into a retailer in Toronto and pick these up. Mail order from the US is taking way too long. Any idea where in Toronto these are sold off the shelf? thanks P
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    RaidFire Spear Comparison Photos

    Ok I made them 800x600 i want to point out that i got my Spear in a later batch. It doesn't have the RF logo on it but rather the web address. It also does not have the "Strong Light" notice on the reflector housing (thankfully). Finally I notice in some pictures of the early ones that the...
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    RaidFire Spear Comparison Photos

    I got my RaidFire Spear with the orange peel (OP) reflector. I took some comparison pictures that i thought i'd share with you. First is a comparison of the smooth and OP reflectors. This was shot on my white ceiling at a distance of about 7'. RaidFire Spear Smooth Reflector, 7', white surface...
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