There is no difference between the 2 bins if the LED is the same. They are impossible to tell apart unless they are marked or you have an integration sphere.

A light meter may or may not be able to help (too many variables).

SureFire M2 Bore By Uncle Wong






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOTHorfl9kc...player_embedded

This post has been edited by uncle wong: Jul 28 2010, 01:26 PM

Here's a guide @ thebrightside that may have what you're looking for, to identify the LEDs

What you described is probably an XR-E, they have Q5 and the R2 bins commonly mentioned and used. Like what walter said, hard to tell the difference if both are XR-Es

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Jul 28 2010, 01:41 PM

Sui ...

Good skill, can bored some of mine?

Jerome may be getting one, so maybe he could work together with you. Read http://thebrightsideforums.com/viewtopic.p...5&t=242&start=0

Nice job on the bore, uncle wong. U need a lathe to do that right?

Yes, Lathe

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Added on July 28, 2010, 5:01 pmNo problem , torch model ?

This post has been edited by uncle wong: Jul 28 2010, 05:01 PM

uncle wong,

I've change my mind. I don't need that metal chunk. I just send my host to you. Less messy.

Like what AlanTCH said a P,M and E series chunk will be nice. So you can bore all of the series.

uncle wong

great work

so when is the next GB .....

Hi guys,

My old Nuwai 3W was stolen from my car glovebox when the car went in for regular service. Although old, its small and provides good light when required.

So now im looking for a cheap CR123 replacement to stash in the car yet i wont be too heart broken if its gone missing again. "Cheap" means around the RM150 mark new or used (in good condition). Any suggestions?

bimmer, PM sent.

Hi bimmer!

Few I can think of:

4Sevens MiNi 123 @ RM 130 (key chain sized) [XP-G R5]
iTP A1 @ RM 85, SS=RM105 (key chain sized) [XP-E Q5]
iTP SC1/SC2 @ RM 140 (bigger sized) [XP-E R2]
iTP A4 @ RM 105 (2 CR123 version of A1) [XP-E Q5]

If you can get second hand, it'll be even bette value!
Walter

I second these recommendations!

But why do you specifically want one that runs on CR123A anyway? These batteries are not exactly hard to find, but they're not widely and cheaply available, either. Did you consider one that runs on a AA battery? The 4Sevens Mini AA or ITP A2 puts out plenty of light, you won't be disappointed, especially if you're comparing it with your stolen light.

Thanks for the recommendations, guys.

I had bad experiences with leaking AA alkalines previously and they rendered my AA Maglite useless. In the end i had to throw the Maglite out cos it was seriously badly corroded inside. We're talking about a several months of no use cos it was left in a corner for emergencies only and it had a new set of batts. Its ok if you use your lights regularly but not good if you leave it idle for months or years.

But now since there are (Energizer) lithium AA batts, i may consider AA lights now.

hey bimmer,
i have a new nuwai q3 if you want...
still unopened in box with original battery.
let me know if you want it

NVM, Polkiuj check your sales thread please.

This post has been edited by NasiLemakMan: Aug 1 2010, 03:18 AM

Woow Uncle, magnificent bore job you got there, you own a work shop or something?

This post has been edited by justin78: Aug 3 2010, 05:53 PM

I sent it to workshop near my office .

Uncle, if you don't mind, can you PM me the price of the bore services?
I have a few of the bodies want to bore here......