Custom M@G head for a WE M90

[Ganp]

A US policeman and fellow CPF member wanted one of his duty lights, a Wolf Eyes M90, converted for more throw.
He especially liked the beam from a Cree XR-E with a M@G reflector, and also wanted to keep the M90 3x18500
battery set up.


So here is what we came up with. Made from 7075 alloy and hard anodised.

And the head with an MOP reflector - although SMO was to be fitted finally.

At the front of this head everything is M@G compatible, but the rear is sized to screw directly to the WE M90 body. An
XR-E R2 Led and SOB1000 driver are mounted in a giant light engine which screws into the back of the head Aleph style.
The light engine needs to be able to move to achieve focus as desired so a spring system, like that of the incan' module,
is fitted to the back to make contact with the body and batteries. Focus has to be pre-set by screwing the light engine
back and forth in the head - it is not adjustable while in use.
This M90 has the battery positive-to-tail system, but for the Led head the batteries need to be inserted positive to head.

At the initial trial stage, here is the custom M@G head next to the standard WE M90 head ...

The light engine and head body.

The head with a M@G bezel before anodising. At this trial stage a standard M@G reflector was used.

Once it was clear that everything worked as planned, MOP and SMO alloy reflectors were carefully bored out to suit.
I am sorry to say that despite my best efforts both were marked by fine swarf. Because the Led sits forward of the
base of the reflectors, the marks are behind the Led, and IMHO I don't think the beam is adversely affected, but the
marks are visible if the reflector surface is carefully viewed with the light on.


I have another project in hand for an Emoli/A123 powered light, and making this head provided the opportunity to try
it on a 2xEmoli body via an adaptor. So a little mix and match session confirmed that things were on track.

I thought the M90 to be very well made, and as you can see from the photo's, this one is a hard worked, and durable
light, and obviously earns its keep, I just hope the custom head can keep up with it.



Thanks for looking,
Colin.

 

[Mirage_Man]

Very nice Colin. Great execution! :goodjob:

Any beam shots?

BTW how does 7075 compare to 6061? I always heard that 7075 didn't anodize as well but it sure appears that it did just fine.

 

[skalomax]

Nice lookin' head.

 

[EvilPaul2112]

Im proud to say that I'm the Cop Colin made this head/LED for. Colin's attention to detail and detailed questions prior to the build earned him my business. His communication through the entire process was excellent and his price was MORE than resonable. Im anxiously waiting the arrival of my *NEW* M90 13V Rattlesnake LED.

Im already discussing ideas for my next mod with Colin.

Best regards,
PAUL
Milwaukee, WI

 

[Long John]

Congratulations Paul to such a nice light and always good luck on duty :twothumbs

Colin, you are really an artist, very very nice workmanship...:rock:...:bow:


Very best regards

_____
Tom:wave:

 

[Nebula]

Colin, Very impressive work. :thumbsup:

Paul - enjoy the new light.

Kirk

 

[EvilPaul2112]

I GOT IT TODAY !!!! WOW ! Let me say it again....WOW!!!

Colin rules ! The workmanship is flawless and looks soooooo cool. I am so impressed.

Im a flashaholic since the early 70's and only recently found CPF and modded/custom lights. In Dec of 07 Don Shock sold me a 2 AW "C" ROP and they have quickly became my duty light of choice. I now have 3 (I built 2 of them), Ive resistance fixed the switches, added Download's Heat sinks, Modamag's magclickies, FM reflectors, glass lenses, and aquired a few of AW's famous "C" li-ions. The size, output, and runtime add up to a winner for duty use. They are a simple, reliable, and superior alternative to the major brand name flashlights.

My prior duty lights we the Wolf Eyes M90 13V Rattlesnakes. Good output, decent runtime, and built rugged. I felt bad letting them sit at home. I posted a request for help modding these lights and Colin answered. We discussed many options over numerous emails and came up with the above LE and head. I wanted a LED thrower and he delivered. This thing throws serious light and more spill than I could imagine. My first quick test, in the basement of a warehouse,I found my new M90LED out-throwing the tiablo A9 with ease. The spill light is also impressive. I look forward to having this light on my duty belt tonight and using it on the street. On top of everything, this light looks high-quality and "Bad-***".

Colin was a pleasure to deal with and his communication flawless. I look forward to my next project with him. Im not sure what it will be, but his work already has opened up a world of possibilites.

Thanks Colin,
Cheers,
PAUL
Milwaukee, WI 53215

 

[Ganp]

Thank you all for your comments.


Brian ... No outside beamshots, but these were put together in b&w so that Paul could see how possible
Led/reflector combinations compared with the Lumens Factory drop-in for beam pattern.





I have no expert knowledge of anodising, but I do know that 7075 needs to be treated right and not mixed
with other alloy grades when hard anodising - to my cost too.

The anodisers I use do a great job providing I give them all the necessary information, and this piece turned
out a very nice satin black as requested. It will be interesting to see how it fares with the hard knocks I
imagine it is going to get.



Paul ... your light got to you in record time, and I'm very pleased it is to your liking.
I hope you will be able to post some photo's when it has acquired some 'character' marks.



Colin.