Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Nov 8, 2013 8:03:34 GMT -8
One of the better lights I've come across, but with a deal breaker pocket clip. Couple pics below.
I'm hunting for a replacement clip that can clip low and can easily clip to the pocket. Any ideas? I want the flashlight to carry lens down. I might try to bend the existing clip, but the last time I tried that on my Spyderco I broke it. facepalm
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Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Nov 8, 2013 10:41:39 GMT -8
Yeah the Spyderco stuff was a powder steel. Cast almost. This bent a little with no issue. I don't have a way of heating steel. Zippo or oven. I'll take my chances.
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Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Nov 8, 2013 19:46:01 GMT -8
Fuck you Olight. Fuck you for making a perfect UI (you hear me you asshole light makers with your junk ass UI you suck) and building THE <- CAP, BOLD and underline-> WORST CLIP EVER.
Broke mine trying to fix it. I was Oh (Baltimore accent) so close. Pics.
Here is a break down of the three WTF areas of the pocket clip. I know about the reverse bullshit and I wanted the clip set up normal not that backward shit that try to make cool. Fuck baseball caps and Olight.
Red = annoying Blue = deal breaker Green = deal breaker
Assuming you find a way to over come the green, the next snag is the lip on the clip connecting to the light (above blue). This shoulder catches every fucking time. facepalm Ended up being the coup de grace of the mod. We'll get to that.
The green ended up being relatively simple to fix. I broke off that entire section since trying to fix it would make the clip too long.
I flattened it and then broke it off. Then I created a new flare.
Not many pics after this since I got caught up in it. I decided to try and make a ramp for the hump at the flashlight clip portion (below red) and remove the dimple at the top (below green). Hey Olight check out the below pic you assholes. Was that really that hard to do?
Here is the final piece. After sanding and polished and sacrificing my soul I tried to put it on the light and broke the flashlight clip. :MAAH: You can see the slight ramp on the shoulder and the dimple removed.
In hindsight it's a no win situation. You have to ramp the flashlight clip portion and you can't without weakening it and ultimately causing failure. The clip overall looked fantastic and I was pretty bummed when it broke, but FUCK OLIGHT AND FUCK CHINA FOR MAKING THIS LIGHT. Yes it is the whole country's fault.
The light is in the junk drawer where it belongs. Left to the woman and children of the house. M11R for the win. Keep trying Olight. Assholes.
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy