+1 for the RM3
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I can't tell you all how appreciative I am for this thread! Special thanks to Papa the OP! It's all the information I've needed to know about the RM3 for a long time (well, 2 or 3 weeks anyway). So...no doubt about it, Rob is going to throw me in the dirt because now I'm changing my already placed order. But not to worry! I have a couple of REO's to provide me consolation and comfort! Isn't that what they're for! 
The only thing I'm wondering about it this...small as it is, I find the RM2 to be the easiest thing to build on the planet. If the RM3 has an even smaller interior, will it be much more difficult to build a dual-coil in there?
Thanks again for this great thread!
The only thing I'm wondering about it this...small as it is, I find the RM2 to be the easiest thing to build on the planet. If the RM3 has an even smaller interior, will it be much more difficult to build a dual-coil in there?
Thanks again for this great thread!
I have a hard time getting 2 28g wires through the hole in the center post, 30g may be easier & I'll probably try that next time.
I wrap micro coils on 1/16th drill bit & they fit just fine. It's definitely not as easy as throwing a single coil in an RM2 (imo) but it's worth it.
I wrap micro coils on 1/16th drill bit & they fit just fine. It's definitely not as easy as throwing a single coil in an RM2 (imo) but it's worth it.
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Thanks yeshe, that's what I suspected. And I forgot to ask if the RM3 has those nice Phillips screw heads like the RM2? No more hex stuff for me.
Pretty sure they're phillips heads, but I actually changed mine out for hex screws.
I had to change out the screws in my cyclone (allen key they sent didn't fit, couldn't find one that did & I ended up stripping the screws) so I bought a 10 pack of hex screws and a nice .09mm driver and now I just prefer them to the phillips... changed out the screws in most of my attys so I wouldn't have to carry 2 drivers when I travel. They screw down past the top of the post (so no chance of them touching each other & shorting) and they don't seem to back out/loosen up like some other screws I use.
RM3 comes with phillips (and a tiny little screwdriver). No where near the same risk of shorting from the screws that the original screws on the RM4 presented (this has been fixed by Rob with RM4's other than the first run and you can get hex screws from him for it if you need).
I buy the .85 cent 'Mini Stainless Steel Screwdriver Keychain' from Fasttech. I remove the keychain hook. They're the handiest tool I've ever had. Especially for using on these posts, and they're well-made and perfect for my miniature rebuilding kit. I buy those screwdrivers and give them away. (No, I'm not a salesman for FT)
Alright, Papa_Lazarou... you talked me in to it. If the draw is super similar to the RM2, then I'm willing to give one a try for sure.
I had pretty much 2 reasons I waited so long to try any sort of rebuildable (owned an RM1 for over a year without taking it out of the bag). 1) 3 of my 4 favorite commercial attys all have pretty close to the same draw and I like it - 2) Rebuilding seemed like it was probably sort of a hassle and I've been all about reducing the hassle for a long time now.
The RM2 has a very similar draw to the commercial attys I like - And, rebuilding turned out to be not that big of a deal or all that time consuming.
One of my still shiny-new RM2s got damaged yesterday and though it still works fine, I don't like the fact it sits crooked on my REO now... So, on your advice, I'm replacing it with an RM3 Dual Coil. --> I'll let you know how it goes later this week when it gets here.
I had pretty much 2 reasons I waited so long to try any sort of rebuildable (owned an RM1 for over a year without taking it out of the bag). 1) 3 of my 4 favorite commercial attys all have pretty close to the same draw and I like it - 2) Rebuilding seemed like it was probably sort of a hassle and I've been all about reducing the hassle for a long time now.
The RM2 has a very similar draw to the commercial attys I like - And, rebuilding turned out to be not that big of a deal or all that time consuming.
One of my still shiny-new RM2s got damaged yesterday and though it still works fine, I don't like the fact it sits crooked on my REO now... So, on your advice, I'm replacing it with an RM3 Dual Coil. --> I'll let you know how it goes later this week when it gets here.
I'm hoping you'll change your sig to:
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are you bastids trying to get me to remember morse code after nearly half a century???
was Charlotte the pig or the spider?
They have internet web pages to translate these days Mama.
It says "RM3's rule!"
It says "RM3's rule!"
Forgot to mention that I drilled the air holes to 1/16 as well. Seemed a little airy at first but it didn't take but a day or so to get used to it. Still loving this little rockin RM3.
I got my rm3 today, put in duals of 28 ga ten wraps. Meters around .5. This little guy brought out a new dimension of flavor for me, nice hot wet vape. The draw is a little tight for lung hits, so in a day or so I might open them up a bit. Very pleased so far, with one exception, they screw cut the wire. Gotta pop the out and grind the bottoms flat.
Bazinga! The thing's like a bantam rooster - lean little beast that's all fight.
Edited the question due to being hip deep in dumbass.
Found the answer myself. A real learning experience.
Will check out the RM3. And thanks
Found the answer myself. A real learning experience.
Will check out the RM3. And thanks
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