Build Ur own Mods

[crashtestjeep]

OK-SOOOooooo, I have an idea.
Someone great at machining (Jeff, maker of The Chucks, Drew from NHaler, Rob-ALTSMOKE,Cashmere from PureSmoker, etc) making adonized colored pieces, or powder coated/painted pieces for battery holder tubes, screw on atty adapters, end caps, various tube sizes and switch assembly placements, etc. and selling them per piece, mix and match ur own pieces, a how to put it together guide (although this should be a no brainer to those that order it) and some pre-done swtiches and accessories.

this would allow everyone to customize thier own PV and also have that modders-high from doing it themselves? I know we would only be assembling them, but for those of us without the proper tools, etc, we'd LOVE to be able to say its ours, and it would be unlikely someone else picked the exact combo of parts so it would be very "custom" feeling. Could even tack on some extra cash for it coming pre-soldered or even better have all-mechanical parts so it would be super easy for all..

The parts can be sold seperatly or in a package deal, so that when you buy the entire assembly, the cost comes out to be under $100 bucks. batts, attys, etc sold seperatly. the hook would be people buying lots of different tubes/end caps to add another look-I know Id come back for more!

Hmmmm, something to marinate on.... (maybe some nice graphics or premade vaporer's quotes can be made into high quality stickers to further customize as well....)

Sure would be fun for the consumer, anyone agree?

 

[TommyGunBC]

Mmmmm , no this idea is a wee bit crazy what are you smoking it ain't vape . there is no way that parts from a are going to fit b and so on if you want a custom mod learn to make it yourself take a course in metal fab , take a look at the modder's forum here . The idea sounds good but is just not plauseable . save up some $ and buy some of the great mods out there it's not like anything really other than the GG is a ripoff (sorry Imeo)

 

[HaploVoss]

I don't see why in the world that the idea is not doable - any given individual with the materials could cut tubing to length, bore holes in it prepped for switches, carry or 'create' slip fit springs; fittings, attys, carts, caps, etc.

Then just offer individual parts or even part kits for sale.

End user just orders color / style / length of tubing they want that will house the type of battery they want, vendor will know what batteries to recommend for them, choose the type of connector to go with preferred atty / cartomizer, etc.

They get their stoofs, and assemble their new e-cig. I don't see the problem at all. As long as the person orders from the same vendor how in the world would part A *not* fit part B? Then your standard connectors and attys will work regardless.

Take care!
- Hap

[EDIT: for example... 501 fitting -> press fit center pin connector and spring -> press fit into tube -> insert and press fit switch -> insert battery -> press fit or screw on end cap -> screw on atty / cartomizer, and vape.]

 

[crashtestjeep]

Exactly! I have a Lil Chuck, Big Chuck on the way, Silver Bullet, SD clone that I modded, Nicostick and a few others me n my roomie put together and Id still buy something like this-stick with one vendor and the tubes would all be the same size, same threading and Id prob spend alot more than I should just giving ole trusty a new look every payday! LOL-Ok, maybe Not such a great idea, afterall...he he!

Tommygun, I know how to mod, just dont have the tools to do exacttly what Id like, I have bought plenty and made many mods. A fab class is whats a "weee bit crazy" (just to learn to mod an ecig batt holder?) I appreciate ur advice tho, but I have done it all but the "fab class" yet I still yearn for more, why, with the fab class and buying a nice lathe, Id better become a certified engineer while Im at it to afford my tools!

I really think this could work! if I had the kknow how and tools, Id have already done it!
BTW-Im a marketing engineer by nature so anyone that runs with this, I have plenty Jingles, slogans and T-Shirt ideas....and I work on % of sales, he he!

 

[Robert]

he he uh yeah it sounds simple till you actually do it. You can go buy tubing and switches anywhere... putting it together and making something that will give you a great vape forever is different than just talking about it. DIY

 

[HaploVoss]

That's his point though -> the tubing, switches, etc. would already be manufactured FOR you in a manner that would be 'plug and play' assembly so to speak so I don't see the problem.

Now doing it yourself is completely different as I've found out myself. Going and getting the tubing, cutting it to length, drilling holes figuring out how to wire stuff up, etc. can be a pin in the ...., but... there are ways to make everything solderless for the end user as it were. I think everyone is going on the wrong assumptions here.

It may not be that pheasable, but it is definitely not something a vendor who wanted to do it could not offer. If they had all the tools and ingenuity to do it - it wouldn't be a problem at all.

Take care,
- Hap

 

[smokum]

Moved to Modders forum.........

OP, no idea why you can't post where you wanted to, but this is the proper area for it anyways......

-Greg

 

[crashtestjeep]

he he uh yeah it sounds simple till you actually do it. You can go buy tubing and switches anywhere... putting it together and making something that will give you a great vape forever is different than just talking about it. DIY

Just from my OWN experience, modding SD clones, takes me about 15 minutes after doing it once-the first time took an hour. i have done 5 more for friends/family and they watch me do it and have commented on me getting it done in under 20min. Theres only one solder point in it, and waiting for the gun to heat takes the most time. Just cut it, and press fit it all together and solder that one wire. Ripleys thread on doing the SD clone taught me everything I needed to know, heres a pic of my FIRST attempt-VERY successful!Heck, heres some pics of most of my mods, even ones I bought,the rest are in the garage and im too lazy to go take pics rt now, lol. 2 types of atty connects on SD clones, so more pics of those...

The Nicodtick i actually made in a hotel room while away on a work trip- i travel 60% so i gotta take my hobbies on the road, haha...

The magnums are a bit more complicated, esp if adding inline regs and diodes,etc but like I said Im no expert, just learning here n there n taking my auto meach abilities and applying the, Im no cert mechanic either, just learned along the way but can do most things/minor n semi major fixes myself---All my mods were done with simple tools, I dont even own a nice vise/drillpress, all done w/tools I already had,

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[crashtestjeep]

Moved to Modders forum.........

OP, no idea why you can't post where you wanted to, but this is the proper area for it anyways......

-Greg

Thanks Greg! For some reason, I only get the post new thread button under classifieds/swaps.....any suggestions?

 

[smokum]

I'll report your issue to the admin & "try" and get back to you if nobody else does.

VapeOn,
Greg

 

[firhill]

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Very nice..great stuff.

...but it's not a real mod without the JB Weld

 

[bigozone]

Very nice..great stuff.

...but it's not a real mod without the JB Weld

i totally agree... i love using JB WELD

i recently bought some JB Kwick because my local autoparts store was out of the real stuff. even though it sets up much quicker, i found it less workable.

that reminds me i need to go buy some now.

 

[Vaporer]

crashtestjeep,

Nice mods.

If you want to decorate/personalize them, you could use a Criket printer cutter with a colorforms no glue peel & stick material or print it on the reuseable label Avery stock.
Print the design you want on paper, including any cutouts (switches, air holes) till you get you exact fit and then do on the real material.

You could do any combination on any given day in a min once made.
Swap it and still have it reuseable for another time.
Have pets pic on them , names, designs, a vacation photo of the beach......possibilties are endless.

Of course I'd expect a few freebies myself if ya go with it.

 

[SmokinScott]

Speaking as someone who doesn't own a lathe (where would I put it in my condo?) I think this is a great idea.

 

[crashtestjeep]

Speaking as someone who doesn't own a lathe (where would I put it in my condo?) I think this is a great idea.

Not only do I not have a lathe either, but I think this would work great as well!

I also cannot afford a lathe. But, if someone DID have one, and alot of extra time, Id be more than willing to start something up with them. I could design the graphics/colors and market the idea to the public. Of course making the parts would be more work, so the person with the lathe would get the bulk of the profits....Of course if anyone wanted to teach me to use theirs, I guess then I would need to "rent it" and split the profits for upkeep of their equipment.

Hell, Id just be happy if someone just used my idea and threw me a Bone (a few tubes/ends so I could have a nice custom setup for myself)...I think this is really what the public wants.

To be able to have something custom, AND the joy of being the one to put it together!

 

[NoizMaker]

Love this idea! I also can't fit a lathe in my apartment :/