yes, but he didn't ask if it was practical, he asked if it can be made, yes it can.Isn't pure copper very soft and therefore damage very easily???
yes, but he didn't ask if it was practical, he asked if it can be made, yes it can.
that link above says the light is made of alloy, not pure copper
my bad, i just googled 101 copper. it is pure,From the Light description
"Flashlight body is machined of solid billet ultra conductive pure alloy 101 Copper."
Ah, my apologies... I merely read the thread title, not the sub forum it was in.
Yes, but it is only really a concern if you are interested in maintaining a "shelf queen" appearance or if you are careless with your lights. your concern is valid but aesthetically, I believe that copper is beautiful and the patina that it will aquire adds to the lights character. Copper also transfers heat extremely well so that should help in heat management so you just have to weigh the benefits over the possible or should I say probable dings that any EDC may aquire.Isn't pure copper very soft and therefore damage very easily???
you don't need metallurgy advisor, maglites are made of aluminium, they are virtually indestructible, unless you destroy them on purpose,If it doesn't get dings its not being used. Might as well not buy if you aren't going to use them. I just wondered if it would be strong enough not to get damaged I don't care if it gets marked up it it still works. Where's the Rob weighing in he should know more about the metallurgy of the lights.
A polished copper light would be great, but could it work?
Aluminum Bronze would make a nice RAW. Still my favorite is my old nickel silver RAW with its smooth threads and nice heft. My other RAWS are aluminum, ti, and damascus. Great lights!I am always considering alternative materials, very tempted by Ali Bronze. Its very similar to the Nickel Silver, just slightly more brassy in colour. For now I prefer the NS for its appearance & machine ability.