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  1. DavidOck

    Random DIY mixing and More

    Morning mixers. Maybe just scattered showers for today, but still on the cool side. But NOT 23!! Hope your highs are back over freezing, Fran. Curious about how you're doing that. Just dripping a flavor onto a pinch?
  2. DavidOck

    Lounge Lizards / Misfits / Free Thinkers / Bohemians & the Forgotten :: Young at Heart Only

    Morning, all. Dang, 71? And not even equinox time yet! Still on the cool side here, scattered showers all week is the guess, but more snow up in the hills. Snow pack is low, so actually happy to have that! Indeed! Nice to get "news" about kids who are willing to work, since the "news" never...
  3. DavidOck

    Random DIY mixing and More

    Sounds good!
  4. DavidOck

    AV Able sat unused for 4 years-copper so tarnished I can not unscrew the fire button section from the mod.

    Nice find! Most strap wrenches won't go that small, those claim down to 1/2"!
  5. DavidOck

    AV Able sat unused for 4 years-copper so tarnished I can not unscrew the fire button section from the mod.

    Good call, patience is (well, can be!) a virtue :lol: Also an option, do a search for "soft grip pliers", padded jaws to NOT mar the stuck object. Would need 2 pair, of course... I've found this to be more effective than the Brasso version...
  6. DavidOck

    AV Able sat unused for 4 years-copper so tarnished I can not unscrew the fire button section from the mod.

    Sounds like a good plan, work both ends at the same time. :) Do give it some time, as the corrosion is pretty thick! Yep, how I got a lot of my mods as well (although I'm in the regulated camp :) ), last month's models that got out-dated :) Good score! These guys do NOT ship out of the US...
  7. DavidOck

    AV Able sat unused for 4 years-copper so tarnished I can not unscrew the fire button section from the mod.

    Good that you're on the mend, Conan! Is this a copper version of the mech? And, if so, can you get the top open? Maybe dump some white vinegar down and let it set for a while. That MAY dissolve some of the corrosion and let you take it apart. Do be aware that it will also discolor the copper...
  8. DavidOck

    Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

    Blister pack coil costs - and availability! - are why I wind my own, and yes, it does seem high. But, when you want to keep using "antique" toppers, not much choice as their supplies go away for ever. If it's the only source, just have to bite the bullet. And, at least in this case, they are...
  9. DavidOck

    Lounge Lizards / Misfits / Free Thinkers / Bohemians & the Forgotten :: Young at Heart Only

    Morning, all. A nice day to look out the window at the rain :) Said to be mostly soggy the whole week, and not just the usual north Sound, but all of us. Cool temps, so there will be more snow up high, and that's good. Uh, yeah, that 38 diastolic isn't good!! Maybe a hefty dose of salt?? I'd...
  10. DavidOck

    Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)

    At least a bunch of us are :) Feel the same about my KF2Ls, as long as I can source spare o-rings, yup, keep on ticking. But with rayon, I DO have to reiwick after a dry burn ;)
  11. DavidOck

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  12. DavidOck

    Random DIY mixing and More

    Morning, mixers. Looks to be a day for watching the rain :) On the cool side, but the only snow will be up high. But your own home is a nice thing to have! Hope it works out in your favor!!
  13. DavidOck

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  14. DavidOck

    Lounge Lizards / Misfits / Free Thinkers / Bohemians & the Forgotten :: Young at Heart Only

    That's a bunch, Rose! I can only recall... 8. Tend to run them until they die :)
  15. DavidOck

    Introduction

    Does the air blow ON the coil? "Into the chamber" may or may not provide any cooling if not directly on the coil. And, again, wicking. How are you getting the VG onto the coil? Sufficient flow of that? If the wick/coil dries out, poof.
  16. DavidOck

    Introduction

    Are you just using a straight piece of wire? Winding a coil might give better results, and you do need significant air flow across it to keep it from melting. How do you wick a straight wire to get the VG onto it?? Without liquid (and air flow) you'll not have much success. Can't give any...
  17. DavidOck

    Random DIY mixing and More

    At least you'll be over freezing :)
  18. DavidOck

    Random DIY mixing and More

    Morning, mixers. Series of storms headed into the PNW, cool nights, rainy days, and thankfully more snow in the hills. We'll take it, need the snow pack to grow! Yeah, not the best arrangement. My laptop is similar, with the "brick" in the middle of the cord. But at least the low voltage side...