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    Gluing tritium with cellphone glass repair glue?

    Ok, I plan on using the Norland for the tiny inlay trits for my first light and I'll test the mail polish on something else also.
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    Gluing tritium with cellphone glass repair glue?

    I asked my wife for nail polish and she said, "Do you want top coat or bottom coat?" What should I say?
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    Modifying the Ochoos AT40 4x?

    I am considering modifying this flashlight: LED 18650 Flashlights - Ochoos AT40 4x Ochoos 219C/2x XP-G3 1200LM 3Modes Memory Function Convex Lens Professional Floodlight Titanium Alloy EDC Flashlight - (Design: 4x Ochoos 219C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY1MYYG/?tag=cpf0b6-20 I don't have it...
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    Gluing tritium with cellphone glass repair glue?

    I ordered some Norland. How would I get the trits out after they wear out? It sounds like they will get really sealed in there. Is there a special method I should use for gluing so they will come out after? Could you use nail polish remover to unglue the trits if you use clear nail polish to...
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    Children's flashlight

    I've also used the nitecore tubes. They do seem like a pretty good option for kids. No auto-off feature though, so I do find them dead often.
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    Children's flashlight

    I'm looking for options for a flashlight for my kids. My oldest is turning 4 this September, and I'd like to get him a light for his bedroom. It's somewhat for fun, but also somewhat so he has a way of finding toys that have gone under his bed, etc. My primary concerns are: * Safety!! I don't...
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    Titanium 18650, tritium inserts

    Background: I've found the Astrolux S41S (with an extender for the 18650 battery and a tritium vial on lanyard) to be a great travel light (with a few exceptions). Let me explain: * It starts in moonlight mode (I think about 0.5-1 lumen). Great for not blinding myself in the middle of the...
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    Gluing tritium with cellphone glass repair glue?

    I want to glue four 1.5x6mm tritium vials into the tailcap of a titanium flashlight I have. I have seen the Norland 61 for sale, but the fact that it's $6.50 for 1mL scares me - that's tiny! What about using the UV reactive cellphone repair glue that is on the market? I sealed my wifes phone...
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