New CR2 / CR123 Bodies for Fenix L2P
Warning : Although there are a few 'brave souls' running a L1P head on
3V lithiums, and in some cases 3.7V RCRs, the only setup recommended
with these battery tubes is a L2P head and 3V primary lithium battery.
Please use at your own risk.
After nearly 2 months of kicking around ideas with fellow CPFer 4sevens,
designing, negotiating and waiting for them to be machined, I am confident
enough to announce a new version of the Fenix CR2 bodies, as well as a
completely new CR123 body.
The following images were taken today at the machinist's factory.
Note that only 1 end of each body is finished and they have not been annodized yet.
CR2 body: This is a refined version of the Original CR2 body.
New features are...
- 3 slots for 1.5 x 5mm tritium vials (vials not included).
- Flush design with the body and head.
- Knurling
CR123 body: Perfect for those who have wanted a small CR123 clikie.
- Approximately 7.35mm longer than the CR2 body. Outer diamteter is the same.
- No tritium slots (walls are not thick enough).
- New size O-rings are being sourced to accomodate the fatter body of the CR123.
The O-rings will be thin so a sufficient amount of lube is recommended.
- Due to the small tolereances of the tube and variation of circumference between
different brands, some CR123 batteries may not be compatible.
I have tested the bare aluminum sample (taking the anno into account) using
Surefire, Battery Station, Sanyo and Duracell brands without issues.
Availability:
- First half of April 2006. Anything can still go wrong but I will do my best to meet this
deadline and keep you updated on any progress.
- Please order from 4sevens' webshop fenix-store.com. CR2 listed at 19$, CR123 at 18$.
The job of shipping and handling has become too much for me and I will not be
selling directly.
- To the flashaholics in Japan: The product will be offered through Pro Light Japan.
PLJ does not ship internationally so PLEASE do not make enquiries and add to their
workload.
日本の皆様へ:国内ではPro Light Japanを通じて販売を予定しております。
Thank you
EDIT April 7 2006 Bodies Delivered, New Pics
Left:CR2 Body Right:CR123 Body
CR2 Body Fitted on L2P Head and Tail
CR2 Body in the Dark (Tritium Vial is Optional)
CR123 Body Fitted on L2P Head and Tail
Bodies with Batteries and O-rings
Size Comparison (From Left: CR2, CR123, 1AA, 2AA)
These will ship to 4sevens tomorrow. Thanks again for your patience
EDIT September 30 2006
Since there seems to be continued interest in these, there is another run of CR123 bodies being made.
I am not guranteeing anything until I have the items in my hands and have tested them to work as designed.
Availability: Early to mid November (if all goes well) through member 4sevens (Fenix-store.com ) only.
今回の販売は上記ウェブショップからのみとなります。
The new type is designed to work with both the L2P and L*T series of lights.
When used with the L2P, the gap between the head and knurling will be 1mm wider than when put on a L*T.
They will be the same inner diameter (16.70mm) and will NOT fit any Protected Rechargable CR123
batteries available at the moment.
Sorry about this as I know some of you are very keen on using them. Some unprotected rechargables have
been reported to fit.
I will try to visit the machinist before they are anodised and hope to post pics and updates here, or
maybe in a new thread. Questions are welcome but until then, there is nothing more I can inform you of.
Thanks for you patience
END of EDIT September 30 2006
EDIT October 28 2006
The CR123 bodies have reached 4sevens and are on sale now.
Thank you very much for your patience.
A simple project turned into something pretty big. I've enjoyed it immensely, but this will
most likely be my last Fenix mod to offer. Thanks again
EDIT END
Warning : Although there are a few 'brave souls' running a L1P head on
3V lithiums, and in some cases 3.7V RCRs, the only setup recommended
with these battery tubes is a L2P head and 3V primary lithium battery.
Please use at your own risk.
After nearly 2 months of kicking around ideas with fellow CPFer 4sevens,
designing, negotiating and waiting for them to be machined, I am confident
enough to announce a new version of the Fenix CR2 bodies, as well as a
completely new CR123 body.
The following images were taken today at the machinist's factory.
Note that only 1 end of each body is finished and they have not been annodized yet.
CR2 body: This is a refined version of the Original CR2 body.
New features are...
- 3 slots for 1.5 x 5mm tritium vials (vials not included).
- Flush design with the body and head.
- Knurling
CR123 body: Perfect for those who have wanted a small CR123 clikie.
- Approximately 7.35mm longer than the CR2 body. Outer diamteter is the same.
- No tritium slots (walls are not thick enough).
- New size O-rings are being sourced to accomodate the fatter body of the CR123.
The O-rings will be thin so a sufficient amount of lube is recommended.
- Due to the small tolereances of the tube and variation of circumference between
different brands, some CR123 batteries may not be compatible.
I have tested the bare aluminum sample (taking the anno into account) using
Surefire, Battery Station, Sanyo and Duracell brands without issues.
Availability:
- First half of April 2006. Anything can still go wrong but I will do my best to meet this
deadline and keep you updated on any progress.
- Please order from 4sevens' webshop fenix-store.com. CR2 listed at 19$, CR123 at 18$.
The job of shipping and handling has become too much for me and I will not be
selling directly.
- To the flashaholics in Japan: The product will be offered through Pro Light Japan.
PLJ does not ship internationally so PLEASE do not make enquiries and add to their
workload.
日本の皆様へ:国内ではPro Light Japanを通じて販売を予定しております。
Thank you
EDIT April 7 2006 Bodies Delivered, New Pics
Left:CR2 Body Right:CR123 Body
CR2 Body Fitted on L2P Head and Tail
CR2 Body in the Dark (Tritium Vial is Optional)
CR123 Body Fitted on L2P Head and Tail
Bodies with Batteries and O-rings
Size Comparison (From Left: CR2, CR123, 1AA, 2AA)
These will ship to 4sevens tomorrow. Thanks again for your patience
EDIT September 30 2006
Since there seems to be continued interest in these, there is another run of CR123 bodies being made.
I am not guranteeing anything until I have the items in my hands and have tested them to work as designed.
Availability: Early to mid November (if all goes well) through member 4sevens (Fenix-store.com ) only.
今回の販売は上記ウェブショップからのみとなります。
The new type is designed to work with both the L2P and L*T series of lights.
When used with the L2P, the gap between the head and knurling will be 1mm wider than when put on a L*T.
They will be the same inner diameter (16.70mm) and will NOT fit any Protected Rechargable CR123
batteries available at the moment.
Sorry about this as I know some of you are very keen on using them. Some unprotected rechargables have
been reported to fit.
I will try to visit the machinist before they are anodised and hope to post pics and updates here, or
maybe in a new thread. Questions are welcome but until then, there is nothing more I can inform you of.
Thanks for you patience
END of EDIT September 30 2006
EDIT October 28 2006
The CR123 bodies have reached 4sevens and are on sale now.
Thank you very much for your patience.
A simple project turned into something pretty big. I've enjoyed it immensely, but this will
most likely be my last Fenix mod to offer. Thanks again
EDIT END
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