Homemade M3T or M4

I was Thinking about getting the Leef body for 2x18650 cells and a KT2 Turbo head. Then I could also use the KT-2 on my 9p if I wanted. What bulbs can I use in the KT2 with 2x18650? What other kind of combo's can I use to get a HIGH output light?

you can do the MN15/16 safely..I THINK you can do the MN20, the 21 is not recommended IIRC..You can also run the old 12Z's 500 lumen bulb with 4 CR123s

if you have a chance... please read the guide/compatibility chart.. I made it because we get a question like this about 2 times a day, hehe.

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/161536 <link

Having said that, I like to see the activity on the subject regardless, keeps people excited about the "old-school" incandecent stuff that some of us still love.. lol... Might try to post it in the incandecent section next time.... but whatever..

check this out... copied from the compatibility chart.

Cell configuration: 2x18650

Bulb Options:
SF MN15: 10W, 105 min, 160 lumen
SF N2: 10W, 105 min, 160 lumen
SF MN16: 20.5W, 45 min, 390 lumen
SF MN20: 20W, 45 min, 335 lumen
SF MN21: 37W, 15 min, 700 lumen(unprotected cells required, dangerous configuration)
LF HO-M3T: 16W, 55 min, 325 lumen
LF EO-M3T: 18.5W, 45 min, 370 lumen

Body Options:
Leefbody 2x18650 w/C tail and head, +SF compatible tail-cap, +KT2 ++
Leefbody 2x18650 w/C tail and M head, + SF compatible tail-cap, +KT4 ++



in regards to this question..

What other kind of combo's can I use to get a HIGH output light?
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TONS!!! the compatibility chart has a lot listed.... but here's some of the brighter ones using bigger cell configurations...

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Cell configuration: 2x18650

Bulb Options:
LF SR-9L: 13W, 80 min, 250 lumen
LF HO-9L: 16W, 55 min, 325 lumen
LF EO-9L: 18.5W, 45 min, 370 lumen
WE D36 9V: 11W, 95 min, 195 lumen

Body Options:
Wolf-Eyes M90 Rattlesnake +++

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Cell Configuration: 3x18500

Bulb Options:
WE D36 12V: 16.5W, 40 min, 370 lumen(bulb life reduced significantly, high risk instaflash)
WE D36 13V: 18W, 40 min, 300 lumen
LF HO-13: 17W, 40 min, 330 lumen
LF EO-13: 25.5W, 20 min, 550 lumen

Body Options:
Wolf-Eyes M90 series RattleSnake +LRB150 extender +++

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Cell Configuration: 3x18650
Bulb Options:
SF MN60: 22W, 75 min, 415 lumens (bulb life very short, but incredible)
SF MN61: 32W, 40 min, 750 lumens (bulb life very short, but incredible)

Body Options:
Leefbody 3x18650 w/C tail and M head, + SF compatible tail-cap, +KT4 ++

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Cell Configuration: 3x18650

Bulb Options:
WE D36 13V: 15W, 40 min, 315 lumen
LF HO-13: 17W, 40 min, 350 lumen
LF EO-13: 25.5W, 20 min, 570 lumen

Body Options:
Wolf-Eyes M90 series RattleSnake +LRB168 extender +++

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Cell configuration: 2x18650

Bulb Option:
SF MN10: 10W, 105 min, 160 lumen
SF MN11: 20.5W, 45 min, 390 lumen
LF HO-M3: 12.5W, 80 min, 250 lumen
LF EO-M3: 16.5W, 60 min, 310 lumen

Body Option:
Leefbody 2x18650 M head with M3 head/bezel and SF compatible tailcap +++

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Cell configuration: 2x18500

Bulb Option:
SF MN10: 9.5W, 75 min, 155 lumen
SF MN11: 20W, 25 min, 355 lumen
LF HO-M3: 12W, 55 min, 225 lumen
LF EO-M3: 15.5W, 40 min, 295 lumen

Body Option:
Leefbody 2x18500 adapted to M head with M3 head/bezel and SF compatible tailcap +++

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The M series LF lamps aren't available yet, but probably will be within a month or so...

mdocod: Thanks for a very helpful and definitive post! I, too, am contemplating other 2x18650 solutions.

Hey all. Just a head's up: I got my Leef 2x18650 body today for my M3 and I'll be posting a review w/ tons of pictures and beamshots (MN10 and MN11) against my ROP-LE and other SF's as well as the M3 stock configuration so stay tuned. Incidentally, this is a sweet setup that I would highly recommend. More to come this evening, I'll post it in the incan forum.