Bahnzo's Box Mods - Hardwood Box Mods and More
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Pic time!
These two are already pending sale, but some modPorn for their potential owners and the rest of you.
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Becote w/rosewood 14500 on the left, Curly Maple w/Becote 18650 on the right.
How about some tiger striping? Curly Maple is such a good looking wood....
One more...
Nice Ken.
TY
Both mods bought and shipped, thanks to the new owners, I hope you enjoy them.
So, guess that means it's time to work on more, eh? Got plenty of curly maple left, but also gonna head to a couple of my wood sources and see if they have anything interesting.....
So, guess that means it's time to work on more, eh? Got plenty of curly maple left, but also gonna head to a couple of my wood sources and see if they have anything interesting.....
How do you make a Bahnzo's Box mod?
Thought I'd document what goes into each hardwood box mod I make. Here's Part 1. This is all for an 18650 mod.
First, cut a board roughly to length for the mod size needed. Then get out the hand plane and square up the board.
Then measure the side and cut to length. Repeat 3x so you have all four sides.
Each side needs to be the same exact length and width. So back to the hand plane to further square and trim each side precisely.
Don't forget to measure every couple slices or so....
And then finally make sure it's square.
And when you are done, you'll have a little pile of lumber that's perfectly matched and sized.
Thought I'd document what goes into each hardwood box mod I make. Here's Part 1. This is all for an 18650 mod.
First, cut a board roughly to length for the mod size needed. Then get out the hand plane and square up the board.
Then measure the side and cut to length. Repeat 3x so you have all four sides.
Each side needs to be the same exact length and width. So back to the hand plane to further square and trim each side precisely.
Don't forget to measure every couple slices or so....
And then finally make sure it's square.
And when you are done, you'll have a little pile of lumber that's perfectly matched and sized.
Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. I have to admit I really liked the Becote and would build more if I could find more locally. I went to one place today and they didn't have much of interest. I might make a journey to a couple more to see what they have in stock.
Part 2..........
So, I've got all my "lumber" cut and sized, so it's time to glue it together. But first, I had to come up with a way for the pieces to come together and allow the grain to "flow" around the mod. The way to do it is to cut a 45degree "miter" on the edges (think picture frame), but doing it on a 1/8" piece of wood isn't something you can do with a saw.
So I made this: it's called a "donkey's ear" (don't ask me why, I didn't name it...)
It attaches to my shooting board and holds the board at a 45 degree angle for the hand plane. So you put the wood in, plane away, check it, plane some more until the wood is cut at the angle. Then turn it around and do it again on the other edge.
Then do it 4 more times....
Then I take some tape, and fasten all the pieces together. I've numbered the pieces when I cut them so the grain matches up and flows from panel to panel.
Take some water-proof glue and cover all the edges, fold the panels around (this is why it's taped, holds everything together), and finally some more tape to hold the whole thing together tightly. And let it dry for 24 hours.
Then, do it 3 more times.
Time to let it dry overnight and on to part 3. It seems a big part of making these things is simply letting stuff dry.......
So, I've got all my "lumber" cut and sized, so it's time to glue it together. But first, I had to come up with a way for the pieces to come together and allow the grain to "flow" around the mod. The way to do it is to cut a 45degree "miter" on the edges (think picture frame), but doing it on a 1/8" piece of wood isn't something you can do with a saw.
So I made this: it's called a "donkey's ear" (don't ask me why, I didn't name it...)
It attaches to my shooting board and holds the board at a 45 degree angle for the hand plane. So you put the wood in, plane away, check it, plane some more until the wood is cut at the angle. Then turn it around and do it again on the other edge.
Then do it 4 more times....
Then I take some tape, and fasten all the pieces together. I've numbered the pieces when I cut them so the grain matches up and flows from panel to panel.
Take some water-proof glue and cover all the edges, fold the panels around (this is why it's taped, holds everything together), and finally some more tape to hold the whole thing together tightly. And let it dry for 24 hours.
Then, do it 3 more times.
Time to let it dry overnight and on to part 3. It seems a big part of making these things is simply letting stuff dry.......
Bahnzo 18650. Curly Maple body with Becote ends.
Inside a Bahnzo 18650 mod. http://www.flickr.com/people/87267225@N00/
It's outstanding Ken, thank you so much!
The recessed switch is ideal for pocketing when I need to do so and I love the green LED ring in it.
I've got a 2ohm Boge on it and it's been hitting fantastic all day with the same battery. I've vaped about 3ml on it so far and find it comfortable to hold.
Thanks again Ken!
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It's outstanding Ken, thank you so much!
The recessed switch is ideal for pocketing when I need to do so and I love the green LED ring in it.
I've got a 2ohm Boge on it and it's been hitting fantastic all day with the same battery. I've vaped about 3ml on it so far and find it comfortable to hold.
You're welcome, enjoy!!
Here's one of my older mods showing the LED lighted...
Edit: Never mind....for some reason pic link is broken. Thanks Bianca!
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Bahnzo 18650. Curly Maple body with Becote ends.
Inside a Bahnzo 18650 mod. http://www.flickr.com/people/87267225@N00/
It's outstanding Ken, thank you so much!
The recessed switch is ideal for pocketing when I need to do so and I love the green LED ring in it.
I've got a 2ohm Boge on it and it's been hitting fantastic all day with the same battery. I've vaped about 3ml on it so far and find it comfortable to hold.
Its really pretty! Now I can hardly wait to get mine!
This photo does the green LED ring inside the switch no justice at all =\ http://www.flickr.com/people/87267225@N00/
Also...I've been running this 2ohm Boge since about 2:15ish, I just checked the voltage on the batt...3.9v...after 10+ hours. YAY!
I'll test it tomorrow with a dual coil on it.
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Oh my, I'm in love!
This photo does the green LED ring inside the switch no justice at all =\ http://www.flickr.com/people/87267225@N00/
Also...I've been running this 2ohm Boge since about 2:15ish, I just checked the voltage on the batt...3.9v...after 10+ hours. YAY!
I'll test it tomorrow with a dual coil on it.
Alrighty then...I ran that 2ohm Boge for a total of 14 hours (ran about 5ml through it) and I've had this dual coil on here since 9:30 this moring (no battery change yet). I'd say it works just great with dual coil cartos.
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