3.7v box mod

[dmdonald2]

let me know what u think. any tips or comments are welcome

 

[r3dgh0s7]

Looks good! Are you going to try a 5v next?

 

[dmdonald2]

thinking about it. I might make a couple more 3.7v just to get good at it before i try a 5v

 

[Sylvie]

Looks good! Are you going to try a 5v next?

was gonna say it looks 'almost' as good as the one someone made and shared on PIF

 

[j21blackjack]

Looks good, what kind of epoxy did you use?

 

[dmdonald2]

I didn't have much money so i went out and bought some that was cheap but that i know would work good. So i went to lowes and got some devcon high strength 5 minute epoxy. It was the syringe type.

 

[WillyB]

Most epoxy is pretty similar.

Folks often mention JB Weld, but it has been formulated for use on metal. It also contains iron. Sandable and drillable doesn't matter to us. We need good adhesion to plastic (for box mods). JB Kwik, and most 5 min types, have half the tensile strength.

For our uses an epoxy formulated for plastics might be the best choice.

Here's Devcon's version.

Amazon.com: Devcon Plastic Welder Epoxy Single Pack FREE SHIPPING: Everything Else

And another.

Amazon.com: Power Poxy 387010 Do it Best Plastic Bonder Syringe: Home Improvement

Either way don't be stringy with it around your connector and keep it clean. PG e-liquids will overtime, compromise the bond.

 

[dmdonald2]

I will have to keep those in mind next time i have the itch to build me another. Thank you.

 

[j21blackjack]

I wonder how long my super glue will hold up. Still going strong at a week, but I have been very careful not to try and overtighten the connector or let any juice leak into it.

 

[Bubo]

Much prettier and cleaner than my first one!

 

[jctennis]

Looking good! Not to self promote too much, but I just did a 5volt tutorial here: E-Cig Modders Forum • View topic - The Madvapes 5volt 3xAA box mod

I tried to make it really detailed so it would be easy to follow. It might help when you try your 5 volt.