Hi Tim,
not much time to make flashlights, because
i am trying to enlarge a small company since last year.
This is the last light, I´ve made some time ago:
stainless steel / brass, E-series compatible
Currently I´m trying to make a small light with dual power
(RCR123 and a backup CR123)...
Homemade knurling tool:
Sharp edges:
Short clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoECE9ORO_A
(You can hear, when the start-track ist ready)
Finished part, shown in the clip:
The tools are from divitec: link
But you are right.
Schaublin machines and tools are the best of the best.
Not easy to get in Germany and very expensive!