big bore recessed DNA 20 box

[d9mel]

Another Hammond 1590G. Been planning this one since I finished my first one. Wouldn't have gotten it done without some great ideas and sourcing help from a fellow vaper .

Still have to set the window, gonna use jewelry resin, and glue in a screw head. Hand filed the sides square. Dont really want to think about how many hours I spent on it...


takes up to a 22mm tank

clean seams

pretty rugged interior, used silicone jacketed wire, screws and lock nuts to mount the aluminum angle stock for the connector base and extreme hold double sided exterior tape to secure the board and screen.

3ml carto tanks sit flush with top.

 

[skoot]

Gorgeous! I want one.

 

[bapgood]

Very nice D9!!!

 

[asdaq]

Great work, the hours were well spent indeed. The fully recessed looks spot on. You could do some adapter rings to fill the gap on smaller tank sizes like the Kronos Box is getting (when it gets).

 

[d9mel]

thanks guys

im gonna keep my eyes peeled for a spacer that fits, that would help finish it.

I was thinking about cutting a slit to see juice levels, but it wouldnt be in line with the screen and i think it would throw off the look. I might do a few tapped holes though

 

[eHuman]

Looking at the 3rd picture down (with the cover off), put your viewing "slot" on left side of the box centered. It will line up with your buttons. For extra bling and ease of viewing, put an LED on opposite side of tank.

 

[fourtytwo]

opps. already pointed out by another poster.

Really nice looking item.

 

[d9mel]

thats a really good idea with the window on the side, but im not gonna mess with the wiring to mount the LEDs. Took a while to position all of the wires and work the soldered connections into place to keep it a little organized.

 

[tmassey]

i have to say that of all the dna 20 mods that are out now this one is definetely my favorite so far. my 1 and only negative comment is the fire button placement, but its still my fave. VERY impressive that you were able to get an 18650 and still have room to recess the tank. im in love

 

[Dougiestyle]

I just did something similar with a Vamo board. I'll post pics tomorrow. Gotta snuggle-up wif my wife now... Gnyt y'all!

 

[Commie]

I love he concept of recessed tanks. My attempts work, but don't look nearly as nice or durable, considering they're made out of altoids tins or $1 flashlights

 

[d9mel]

first attempt at the casting resin window was a failure, all my fault though. I decided to mess with the drying product this morning after it had only cured for 5 hours (12 hours soft cure, 24 hours full cure).

good thing is its completly clear and bubble free

on to attempt 2

 

[dmazyn]

Can you tell me what the box is? Is it a standard project box, if so can you give me a part number?

I have a Vamo board I would love to convert into a smaller box mod and yours looks great with the recessed tank.

 

[d9mel]

I get mine at http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1590G/HM841-ND/409858 they have painted ones too, but the sides have a slight angle to them so I like to file them to square. Not completely necessary though.

The door can be a pain to work with as far as cutting out the window is concerned, for my first DNA 20 mod I used a piece of Plexiglas as a replacement door.

I'd recommend getting a couple of boxes, die cast aluminum can cake and tear when its worked, so I always drill in increments and finish holes with a hand reamer or file.

Good luck!

 

[d9mel]

round 2 with the jewelry resin is a failure so far.

let it cure for 24 hours and it still a little rubbery, think the base/hardner ratio was off by a little.

going kayaking today so I'm gonna let it sit in the window sill and see what happens, if it doesn't cure I'll use pipettes to measure out the components instead of the provided measuring cups

 

[xyle666]

damn i would buy one of these..

 

[fourtytwo]

What kind of resin are you using?

 

[westy78]

What do you use to bore a hole of that diameter in the cast aluminum? A stepped bit?

 

[d9mel]

What kind of resin are you using?

I'm using Envirotex by Environmental Technology Jewelry Resin | Shop Hobby Lobby, and the third time was a charm.

You have to be exact with the mixing ratio, and use a plastic jewelry mold as a form for the back side of the window (resin wont bond to the plastic but bonds to EVERYTHING else). On the backside of the finished window there is a little bit of graining from the form, but you have to really look for it to notice.

 

[bapgood]

I'm using Envirotex by Environmental Technology Jewelry Resin | Shop Hobby Lobby, and the third time was a charm.

You have to be exact with the mixing ratio, and use a plastic jewelry mold as a form for the back side of the window (resin wont bond to the plastic but bonds to EVERYTHING else). On the backside of the finished window there is a little bit of graining from the form, but you have to really look for it to notice.

D9....will the resin stick to glass? I was wondering if you could clamp a piece of glass to the face and fill from the back.