Airhole on RM2?
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1.4mm, but I'm vaping a very low res. micro.
for a normal coil, I used to like 1.2mm: but I think that's barely bigger than stock. This brass is soft enough where you can just ream it with an awl (a little at a time) until you find the size you like. I mean, if you're not going too much bigger than stock. Careful, tho, too big comes real quick!
for a normal coil, I used to like 1.2mm: but I think that's barely bigger than stock. This brass is soft enough where you can just ream it with an awl (a little at a time) until you find the size you like. I mean, if you're not going too much bigger than stock. Careful, tho, too big comes real quick!
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I got a set of diamond bead reamers at Michaels craft store today for $5
their tapered so you can keep trying it until it's just right foy ya.
heres one,,
Bead Reamer | Standard | Prima Bead
their tapered so you can keep trying it until it's just right foy ya.
heres one,,
Bead Reamer | Standard | Prima Bead
I've reamed mine out a little.....do it a little at a time. I used little files that I got at Hobby Lobby in the Beading section. I've actually seen them at a couple of Super Walmarts since then. Probably Michaels has them. Beading. Anyway, I like the draw a little more airy than it was, so I did it. Like pdib says.....too much can come pretty fast and it's pretty irreversible.
EDIT: Oops....just noticed the link above. Yes...that's what I used. Only I got a kit with a couple of them in it at Hobby Lobby for under $5, so you might check locally.
EDIT: Oops....just noticed the link above. Yes...that's what I used. Only I got a kit with a couple of them in it at Hobby Lobby for under $5, so you might check locally.
beat ya Jan
Yes I got the set of 4 for $5 at Michaels, the diamond files or reamers worked great on stainless so the brass would really be easy to over do.
Yep...we were talking at the same time.
Yes....the RM2 is really easy to ream out....I had to be really careful.....but I got it. Mine are just right now. (They were almost perfect already.....just needed a little adjustment. Glad I didn't get carried away. )Yep...we were talking at the same time.
How much did you open it by like 1/16"?? Was the difference noticeable and did it help the vape? Thanks.
Hub just to make sure before you do anything to the airhole. Make sure your driptip is tight. If you have a loose fitting driptip it can make your atty feel like its airy. You can check the tightness of the driptip by putting your finger over the airhole then sucking on the driptip. If its fairly tight and its real hard to draw on then you know the driptip is fitting tight. If it is loose it can make the atty feel airy.
PS. I miss Mickey #7
PS. I miss Mickey #7
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I got a set of these bits:
http://www.harborfreight.com/60-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-numbered-drill-bit-set-34627.html
Most sets only go down to 1/16" which is way to airy for me, these go much smaller. I start as small as I can go and work my way up slowly. Even if I think it's not quite open enough, I give it some time before going next size bigger. If you get it too big it's really a pain trying to get it right after that.
http://www.harborfreight.com/60-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-numbered-drill-bit-set-34627.html
Most sets only go down to 1/16" which is way to airy for me, these go much smaller. I start as small as I can go and work my way up slowly. Even if I think it's not quite open enough, I give it some time before going next size bigger. If you get it too big it's really a pain trying to get it right after that.
I don't really know....I can't measure it, but I have a little 1/16 screwdriver, and it won't fit in the hole....so it's not that big. All I can say is just a little bit. But it did make a difference.....
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Hub just to make sure before you do anything to the airhole. Make sure your driptip is tight. If you have a loose fitting driptip it can make your atty feel like its airy. You can check the tightness of the driptip by putting your finger over the airhole then sucking on the driptip. If its fairly tight and its real hard to draw on then you know the driptip is fitting tight. If it is loose it can make the atty feel airy.
PS. I miss Mickey #7
What a great pic! Yes, he was the man.
I drilled mine out 1/16". Didn't need a drill motor. Just used the bit in my hand and worked it around a few times. The brass is soft so it cuts easily. Did the trick for me!
I have a couple RM2s... on the original, I drilled mine out a bit, and still wasn't satisfied so I also added an additional hole on the other side. Sometimes I prefer it that way, other times I prefer the "stock" configuration. However, I disagree that it is "pretty irreversible"... I find it is reasonable easy to add a little strip of 3M carbon fiber wrap (or even just tape, or a finger...) to cover the extra hole when I'm in the mood for a little extra vacuum/negative pressure. (Or I might just swap it out for one of my other attys.)
I am there, Loren. I actually like the draw the way it is so I may not drill it out but will definitely place the duct tape badge on it.
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