SPY005 Field Test Thread

[McGizmo]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Dave,
Brain fart on the 1/4"x20 thread. I figured the D-ring had room but spaced the spring on the blind hole.

On the RA head, I imagine a captive threaded ring on the head that joins the head to the body but allows it to swivel on the battery axis. I would go with a shallow, task work, flood reflector so the head would not stick out too far.

 

[tvodrd]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

The other CPF review lights should be ready to go out Monday. They will go to DaGunn, Andrewwynn and tvodrd.

Cheers
Dave

Darn! Minimal sleep and funny dreams for the next few nights. :green:

(Oh, and only a pimp would own a chrome flashlight. :duck: :nana: )

Larry

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Well Larry if you are into hiphop then you know what they say, "there is no business like . . . "




If I finish this I will get in trouble. :devil:

 

[McGizmo]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Dave,
Don't listen to Larry and don't be surprised when he posts a picture of the SPY005 open with two of his lights inside. He is *special* that way.

I have a PD that was done by the plater that I have yet to show anybody since it isn't built out yet; waiting for Ti bezel but it was a "project" the plater took on for fun and it is chrome with 24k gold bands and fill in the flutes. It is the prettiest finish I have ever seen. The SPY005 in all chrome with a gold band on the head and the two recessed side wells in gold would be worthy of a museum. Get on it! :nana:

 

[tvodrd]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

:wave: Dave,

Very looking forward to EDC'ing it for a week!!! (Don has called me anal. The design/millwork on that sucker is truely beyond!) (That was a veiled compliment!!!)

Larry

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

This is the new SPY005L. It is a two cell EDC with a hidden compartment. Just screw off the fake knob and it will hold 2 oz of Jim Beam. In addition to that, if you pop off the battery cap there is a storage bay inside for a Larry Light*!



:buddies:


Cheers
Dave

* Larry Light not included

 

[Lunal_Tic]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Line forms here!

-LT

 

[SilverFox]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Hello Dave,

The SPY005L looks like you found a way to get a very practical ( ) low off, high off set up... :nana:

Tom

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

SilverFox

LOL

 

[brightnorm]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Dave,


Any pictures of the SPY next to an HDS, Lioncub or similar 1x123 light?

Brightnorm

 

[Icebreak]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

What about chrome on EN body with Black HA head, knob and battery cap? Maybe texture up the knob a little.


Thanks to the field testers for the useful reports.


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- Jeff

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Dave,

I have a PD that was done by the plater that I have yet to show anybody since it isn't built out yet; waiting for Ti bezel but it was a "project" the plater took on for fun and it is chrome with 24k gold bands and fill in the flutes.

When do we get to see it?

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Here are some CAD pictures of a new knob design that I am exploring.

As it turns out when you round off the knob like this it no longer matches the straight head so I played with that too. It is the exact same head on the inside as the one on the review prototype lights with a curvy outer profile.

Cheers
Dave

 

[bwaites]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

I like this version even better!!


Bill

 

[SilverFox]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Hello Dave,

Very nice looking...

Tom

 

[tvodrd]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

Dave I wish to return the light! I spent over 40 minutes hunting and pecking an initial review, including uploading a pic to my webspace. Unlike last night, I wasn't offered an opportunity to cache it for repost! I am way-beyond! pi$$ed!

Larry

 

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Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

 

[nemul]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

redesign looks better!

 

[idleprocess]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

It is a two cell EDC with a hidden compartment. Just screw off the fake knob and it will hold 2 oz of Jim Beam. In addition to that, if you pop off the battery cap there is a storage bay inside for a Larry Light*!

2 oz of Jim Beam, eh? Guaranteed to fail catastrophicly if used with any other fluid - even if 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume)?

One wonders where you came up with Jim Beam ...



Also ... interesting choice of reflection on the raytraced model. Car in your driveway, maybe?

 

[Makarov]

Re: SPY005 Field Test Thread part 1

I must say that this light look more and more interesting... :bow:

The latest CAD's were just soooo nice :wow:

My only question is in what pricerange it's gonna be, there's just so much I need to spend money on