Anybody Using A Kabuki?
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Like your avatar. Still miss that show!
A U.S. dime does a great job of removing the adapters that come on the top of the Radius. Helpful hint, when using a 510 with the Radius adapters on top of the Radius, it really helps to put a touch of NoLox on the threads. The same for the Ti-Kabuki in the P# configuration. Both the Radius and Ti Kabuki are bead blasted, which makes for a gritty connection until broken in. The Nolox makes for a much smoother break in.
Knife
A U.S. dime does a great job of removing the adapters that come on the top of the Radius. Helpful hint, when using a 510 with the Radius adapters on top of the Radius, it really helps to put a touch of NoLox on the threads. The same for the Ti-Kabuki in the P# configuration. Both the Radius and Ti Kabuki are bead blasted, which makes for a gritty connection until broken in. The Nolox makes for a much smoother break in.
Knife
Thanks Guy! I hadn't noticed, but took a look, and Yep!,, The coil is indeed lower in the Gen Zen Tank, to the point that the holes are even with the base of the tank, allowing full use of the liquid.
I had burned several coils in the Knock off, with just a little liquid left in the tank. Always wondered how folks here were able to empty a tank without burning. LOL, Now I know!
Knife
Thanks Guy! I hadn't noticed, but took a look, and Yep!,, The coil is indeed lower in the Gen Zen Tank, to the point that the holes are even with the base of the tank, allowing full use of the liquid.
I had burned several coils in the Knock off, with just a little liquid left in the tank. Always wondered how folks here were able to empty a tank without burning. LOL, Now I know!
Knife
I can only imagine how awful it would be when using the older small hole nauti's, if the large hole liquid intake is partially covered.
Great to see a true comparison of clown vs HOH models. It really appeared to be a 1:1 clone, but indeed, it is a bit of a clown.
Like your avatar. Still miss that show!
A U.S. dime does a great job of removing the adapters that come on the top of the Radius. Helpful hint, when using a 510 with the Radius adapters on top of the Radius, it really helps to put a touch of NoLox on the threads. The same for the Ti-Kabuki in the P# configuration. Both the Radius and Ti Kabuki are bead blasted, which makes for a gritty connection until broken in. The Nolox makes for a much smoother break in.
Knife
Where can I get Nolox? Never heard of it.
And yes i miss this show. In fact re-watching the series again. I use the avatar because...well my head looks just like his according to my kids.
No-Ox Anti-Oxidant Thread Lubricant -- found at Amazon and at ProVape, when they aren't out of stock, is generally recognized as better for steel.
Noalox, an anti-oxidant compound (grease), was used by many, until it was discovered it's made for aluminum and could pit the steel. Many of us used it for ages with no noticeable ill effects --on the battery end threads of our steel mods, and some still prefer it. Amazon has it too.
One teeensy tube of either will last a long time, even for mod enthusiasts. Because of that, I have no clue what vendor might have either available.
I don't use either on my connection threads.....but a lube enthusiast would have to chime in why it has not been recommended. It could be that we don't want to add extra resistance at that crucial spot---and noalox is not a good conductor.
Noalox, an anti-oxidant compound (grease), was used by many, until it was discovered it's made for aluminum and could pit the steel. Many of us used it for ages with no noticeable ill effects --on the battery end threads of our steel mods, and some still prefer it. Amazon has it too.
One teeensy tube of either will last a long time, even for mod enthusiasts. Because of that, I have no clue what vendor might have either available.
I don't use either on my connection threads.....but a lube enthusiast would have to chime in why it has not been recommended. It could be that we don't want to add extra resistance at that crucial spot---and noalox is not a good conductor.
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Noalox, when it gets old and dries, will actually degrade electrical conductivity.No-Ox Anti-Oxidant Thread Lubricant -- found at Amazon and at ProVape, when they aren't out of stock, is generally recognized as better for steel.
Noalox, an anti-oxidant compound (grease), was used by many, until it was discovered it's made for aluminum and could pit the steel. Many of us used it for ages with no noticeable ill effects --on the battery end threads of our steel mods, and some still prefer it. Amazon has it too.
One teeensy tube of either will last a long time, even for mod enthusiasts. Because of that, I have no clue what vendor might have either available.
I don't use either on my connection threads.....but a lube enthusiast would have to chime in why it has not been recommended. It could be that we don't want to add extra resistance at that crucial spot---and noalox is not a good conductor.
another type is the dielectric grease sold in small tubes at Auto parts Stores. it goes in spark plug boots in high heat applications. Particularly in racing!
I've used it for many years. Never once saw any corrosion, clouding or oxidation from it. Dont' know where this wifes tail comes from.. If it did, we sure as heck wouldn't use it on high Dollar-high cost race engines!
Provape recommended it for Years!
And yes, if you let it dry, your screwing up! Regular maintenance of your devices is just good sense!
Knife
I've used it for many years. Never once saw any corrosion, clouding or oxidation from it. Dont' know where this wifes tail comes from.. If it did, we sure as heck wouldn't use it on high Dollar-high cost race engines!
Provape recommended it for Years!
And yes, if you let it dry, your screwing up! Regular maintenance of your devices is just good sense!
Knife
I got mine at Lowes. Rather inexpensive. Large bottle that will last many life times for like 4 dollars or so. You will find it in the electrical department.Where can I get Nolox? Never heard of it.
And yes i miss this show. In fact re-watching the series again. I use the avatar because...well my head looks just like his according to my kids.
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Yep, I found it at Lowes as well. Had been buying it in small tubes at Auto parts stores for years for drag race engines. DUH!!! Spent enough to buy a case of the large bottles at Lowes!
Typical how much more an item in small quantities can cost when purchased at a specialty supply, when it is in common use in another genre.
Found the same thing in the Knife Making world. I could buy board feet of exotic woods for what one 5"x2 x1/2"x 3/8" set of scales of the same wood would cost at a Knife Making Supplier would charge!
Kinda like our buying KGD cotton sheets from a "Beauty" supplier as opposed to a "E-cig/Liquid" vendor. As the old song goes, sometimes it pays to shop around!
Knife
Typical how much more an item in small quantities can cost when purchased at a specialty supply, when it is in common use in another genre.
Found the same thing in the Knife Making world. I could buy board feet of exotic woods for what one 5"x2 x1/2"x 3/8" set of scales of the same wood would cost at a Knife Making Supplier would charge!
Kinda like our buying KGD cotton sheets from a "Beauty" supplier as opposed to a "E-cig/Liquid" vendor. As the old song goes, sometimes it pays to shop around!
Knife
Yup, I like to get the exotic wood sample pieces from a wood supply house, they are like 5-6"X4"X1/2". Schedua is a favoriteYep, I found it at Lowes as well. Had been buying it in small tubes at Auto parts stores for years for drag race engines. DUH!!! Spent enough to buy a case of the large bottles at Lowes!
Typical how much more an item in small quantities can cost when purchased at a specialty supply, when it is in common use in another genre.
Found the same thing in the Knife Making world. I could buy board feet of exotic woods for what one 5"x2 x1/2"x 3/8" set of scales of the same wood would cost at a Knife Making Supplier would charge!
Kinda like our buying KGD cotton sheets from a "Beauty" supplier as opposed to a "E-cig/Liquid" vendor. As the old song goes, sometimes it pays to shop around!
Knife
I ordered my KGD from a young lady in Japan on the e-bays and got some nice green tea samples and an origami with it. It was very reasonable considering shipping and all.
I do so derive pleasure from the simplest things in life KDOrigami? THAT's a word you don't hear daily!
Here, sweetie.... a Provi holder for you.
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