Clone: Sentinel Mechanical Mod
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Just found out that the Brass M16 and Aluminum M16 on fasttech have different threads. I posted this question on their forums and someone who ordered both said the threads are completely different. Also apparently the brass M16 has a longer middle tube than the aluminum M16. I really wanted to buy both and use the brass top cap on the aluminum body.
Also I just got the brass M16 in today and noticed the firing pin/switch keeps loosening up on me. I try tightening it with my thumb and fingers, but I can only tighten so much before the firing pin/switch assembly spins against my fingers. Do you think I'll lose any conductivity by cutting a small slot on the firing pin so I can maybe torque the pin/switch assembly down more?
Just got one in last night and with a Protank all tightened down, I am not getting any kind of airflow. I have tried adjusting it several different ways and the only way I can get any airflow through the Protank is to loosen up the Mod. I have tried the Protank on my Lavatube with no problems and have tried other tanks on the Chintenal and you have to get it just right to have any kind of airflow. Any help would be appreciated.
Received my all brass sent. v3 clone from Fast Tech, along with the V10, V5 (3 holes), and other crap. Now that I got a mech mod, I'm scared of going sub ohmI was so excited to try super low resistance dual coils 0.5 ohms, but I got scared of building it since I don't trust the cheap multi meter I got from harbor freight.
Damn thing is heavier than I thought! Its even heavier than a K100 I tried at a vape shop. I got the copper/brass/SS private v2 clone from Fast Tech on the way. Hopefully the caps will be compatible with each other.
mine was sketchy at first but now reads ohms good on everything but the protanks, idk why it wont work with them.
The brass M16 takes to polishing really well. It looks really fancy now, feels more expensive than $16 haha. This would be a perfect mod if it had reverse threading. I hope fasttech comes out with a stainless version of this.
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The brass M16 takes to polishing really well. It looks really fancy now, feels more expensive than $16 haha. This would be a perfect mod if it had reverse threading. I hope fasttech comes out with a stainless version of this.
That's how I felt when I polished mine. Didn't think it would get the mirror polish look to it. A ss version would be great.
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So has anyone found a brass or stainless top and bottom cap that can interchange with this? I did find out that this threads onto my EHPRO EA Clone, so I'm assuming this is a pretty standard thread pattern.
I really really want reverse threading on this bad boy.
I really really want reverse threading on this bad boy.
WOW, what would be the recommended coating for a nice shinny brass mod like that?
Haha funny as I don't know myself I polished the mod up and I need to find some type of coating as its started changing color in just 24 hours
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I'm having fun with mine, shame about the airflow but it doesn't affect me as I got this mod for the dripper and its perfect even with the 18350...
They didn't have NoLox at the local Home Depot but I found something similar, so the threads are silent. Looking forward to torching the brass on the propane stove this winter!
Btw, hairspray can coat brass (no good for outer brass probably) but I see the carpenters use solid flakes dissolved in alcohol making a lacquer or something, maybe that's a solution, or rustoleum was suggested also
They didn't have NoLox at the local Home Depot but I found something similar, so the threads are silent. Looking forward to torching the brass on the propane stove this winter!
Btw, hairspray can coat brass (no good for outer brass probably) but I see the carpenters use solid flakes dissolved in alcohol making a lacquer or something, maybe that's a solution, or rustoleum was suggested also
Using the allmighty aw 1600mah 18650 and a chimbus clone dual coil 28awg 5/6 wrap gets me .8ohms
I'm having a problem with my M16. It seems my 18350 batteries are too short to properly fire. I have to tilt the mod at a certain angle and make sure the button is pressed in 100% and even then it only sometimes fires. Seems like it should be firing easier than this. Any tips? If I unscrew the button a little it makes contact better but then the ring at the bottom won't lock properly.
Also, I lost the spring the other day. Where can I get a replacement?
Also, I lost the spring the other day. Where can I get a replacement?
Get a magnet spacer or a button top battery and see if it helps, the magnet spacer will also help make sure you are not blocking off the vent holes on the middle tube in 18350 mode. You can get the spring at Home Depot or Lowes or Ace or anywhere that sells springs. Get one that fits and doesn't require too much compression force.
Thanks djslick. A top button battery didn't help too much so I'll look into a spacer.
Strange because I'm using protected 18350 and yet I can't fit 2 of them in series.
Yesterday at long last finally got my brass Sentinel clone, the Chentinel V3 A little smaller than I expected, even in 18650 mode (the only batts I use). I love it! Very sturdy and solid, hits great. The only issue I have run into concerns the firing button working itself loose. That seems to be a common problem I gather. Some deal with it with tape, others with locktite. I saw how you could remove the bottom assembly, push the fire button and then tighten it down from the other side. Well I did and it worked. Well I have tightened it down as far as I can. The trigger is almost flush with the bottom which means I can't use the locking ring. Doesn't bother me though, actually prefer it that way. Doesn't seem to affect performance in any way either. Makes for harder push to fire but that doesn't bother me. That doesn't negatively affect the mod in any way does it? I can't see how it would, but that I would ask.
A little smaller than I expected, even in 18650 mode (the only batts I use). I love it! Very sturdy and solid, hits great. The only issue I have run into concerns the firing button working itself loose. That seems to be a common problem I gather. Some deal with it with tape, others with locktite. I saw how you could remove the bottom assembly, push the fire button and then tighten it down from the other side. Well I did and it worked. Well I have tightened it down as far as I can. The trigger is almost flush with the bottom which means I can't use the locking ring. Doesn't bother me though, actually prefer it that way. Doesn't seem to affect performance in any way either. Makes for harder push to fire but that doesn't bother me. That doesn't negatively affect the mod in any way does it? I can't see how it would, but that I would ask.
I bought 2 of these from vapor break about 3 weeks ago and they hit phenomenally. Almost or equally as good to my roommates legitimate sentinel V3 mod. These mods surprised me in the quality and function. Good mods for a great price!
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