Anyone use this specific carto punch tool? Pic inside...

[Rocketpunk]

It's from Avid Vapers.

Bullet Cartomizer Punch - Avid Vaper



The one we use at work is amazing. It stops where it needs to stop, and it makes a huge freaking hole without warping the tube.

I couldn't find the one we use at work online, so I ended up getting a different one from Amazon (Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve - Amazon.com) and the holes it punched were tiny. I need a bigger hole for my Boba's. So I ordered the one I pictured above.

Anyone use this specific tool and knows if it makes a BIG hole? Or a little hole? I know big is relative, but the first one I bought off Amazon won't cut it.

 

[Caridwen]

Yes, as a matter of fact I have. It was the first one I ever bought. I think I bought the same one you did from Amazon. If I remember correctly, it's a small hole.

 

[Rocketpunk]

So is the hole from the new one I bought bigger than the one I got from Amazon?

Heh. Sometimes I can't help but chuckle at vape lingo.

 

[moishesmom]

I bought a fantastic punch from Phiniac. It's quite a bit more then I wanted to spend however, I've used it for approx. 1 1/2 years with the same screw. Replacement screws are available & also no squished cartos. It's so good that I ordered a back up (in case of lose) not wearing out & a few extra screws.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Is it that 40 dollar one?

 

[Baditude]

Is it that 40 dollar one?

TNT has the $40 one and swears by it. Not sure where he got it. It might be either of the below:

http://www.cloudsofvapor.com/store/127-new-at-cov/1023-cov-carto-punch-v4.html?keyword=carto+punch


I've read good reviews of this punch tool. It surrounds the carto to prevent any deformity of the carto shaft. It's almost as pricey as the other one at $35 and is often out of stock.

http://www.electronicstix.com/products/tiny-mite-carto-punch

 

[Rocketpunk]

Hrm. I don't know. The tool at work is beyond amazing. So simple but effective. It was purchased on eBay but I couldn't find it. I really hope this one punches a big enough hole. If not, I guess I'll have to drop $40. I would provide a "hole by hole" comparison but the one I bought from Amazon disappeared from work. Lifted or lost. Who knows. I saw saddle valves online but it's not just how the carto is held, it's how big the hole the bit makes.

 

[NICnurse]

I can speak on behalf of the $40 one. from clouds of vapor. I love that punch! Had it a year with zero problems at all. I hated to drop that kind of $$ for a punch but it turned out to be some of the best money I have spent!

 

[AlB53]

I have the Supco bpv 31 and it works great for me 200+ cartos punch and still works like new!
do you turn it all the way in? till it stops? for a bigger hole , back it off 1/2 turn then back in till it stops, do not crank it down!!
I drilled a hole in the "base" so I can turn the carto , line hole to hole and punch another hole on the other side
$4.00 at Grainger can't go wrong..

 

[Caridwen]

I made this one Mark gave directions for-
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/272989-diy-carto-punch.html

I think you can buy similar pre-made at Valley Vapes
Cartomizer Punch

 

[moishesmom]

Is it that 40 dollar one?

No, it was only $15.00 except at that time (waaayy back - 3 years ago) everyone suggested the saddle punch at Home Depot.

I've been very pleased & it's simple to use.......www.phiniac.com

 

[beatlesfan]

Anyone use this specific tool and knows if it makes a BIG hole? Or a little hole? I know big is relative, but the first one I bought off Amazon won't cut it.

I just got this exact punch from that exact vendor the other day. I've only punched one carto with it, but it worked well. 65% pg 35% vg blend and it's working great.



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[r77r7r]

I use MarkFM's from VV, and it's great. Why not multiple holes instead of larger??

 

[Caridwen]

That's what I do.

 

[Rocketpunk]

I use MarkFM's from VV, and it's great. Why not multiple holes instead of larger??

I tried that but found that the laser-punched hole and one other big hole is the goldilocks zone for Boba's, at least for me. It works for me and I want to stick with what works.

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[Butters78]

Carto punch tool? What is this 2012?

Ha just kidding bro!