Convert full size RDA to Bottom Feeder
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I demolished an EH Pro Atomic clone while trying to extract the center pin. Everything but the drip tip ended up in the garbage.
The real atomic's center pin is much easier to press out. That's what I'm currently using atop my LP Grand.
The real atomic's center pin is much easier to press out. That's what I'm currently using atop my LP Grand.
That sucks... It is a nasty one to get out...I screw the base into the ss top cap from a 19b, insert a modified center punch into the top of the pin and use a hydraulic press... even then 2 of the 3 made a loud snap coming out... I'll give it to Ehpro, their tolerances are tight, lol
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blech. slap me upside the head for my idiotic question.
what i meant to ask is there an advantage to trying to mod press-fitted RDAs versus threaded ones, for example?
i would like to make some of my cheapo drippers into bottom-feeders, but being more or less one-handed, i have no clue how i can get press-fitted pins out, although i might stand a chance with threaded.
The VA Cyclone and Divo are threaded and glued. They are a royal pain to get out without doing damage.
My Helios is now a BF 
It wasn't easy bud I got it done
I ordered an Atomic clone and hopefully when it comes i will mod it the same way
I drilled up the post with a 1/16 bit and made the hole at the base with the same bit it should Squonk Real good
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It wasn't easy bud I got it done I ordered an Atomic clone and hopefully when it comes i will mod it the same way
I drilled up the post with a 1/16 bit and made the hole at the base with the same bit it should Squonk Real good
Nice work...I used to think that tiny squonk holes are fine but if you can go big do it...power squonking is really the way to go...I've had my cursor hovering over a Helios a few times...It looks like the center post is hollow? Or is that just the pic?
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I drilled it with 1/16th bit all the way up to were the 2 holes meet it wasn't hollow when I started
also there is a brass plug in the bottom end of the pin it started to spin when I was drilling I pulled it out and finished the hole and then pressed it back in and held it in place with my finger nail to drill the rest of the way thru the brass end plug
like I said it wasn't easy
also there is a brass plug in the bottom end of the pin it started to spin when I was drilling I pulled it out and finished the hole and then pressed it back in and held it in place with my finger nail to drill the rest of the way thru the brass end plug
like I said it wasn't easy
Would a nimbus v3 clone work? Looks pretty strait forward.
Nimbus V3 RDA (Clone) - Viper Vape Inc
Nimbus V3 RDA (Clone) - Viper Vape Inc
Piece of cake...I've done 2 FT clones and an Ehpro...the FT's center pins started to spin while drilling (you can almost press them out with your fingers) so they were a bit of a pain, the Ehpro's are tight and solid...I drilled down through the pin then pressed it out for the cross hole...don't flame me on clones but I really have to say if you're going to get clones (that's all I get) try and get the Ehpro version, they really make one hell of a knock-off...the FT's are cheap if you're unsure you're gonna like it but if you decide you do, careful with it...you get what you pay for.
Is there a Chalice clone yet? I would love to buy an original but supply is nowhere near demand. I went through the f5 was for a wizard evolved and won but decided I will not be repeating the experience.
hmm, wonder if my untouched impulse buy, new in box brass tobh clone will work. I have an authentic but no way will I risk ruining it!!
My Helios is now a BF
I ordered an Atomic clone and hopefully when it comes i will mod it the same way
I drilled up the post with a 1/16 bit and made the hole at the base with the same bit it should Squonk Real good
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So what's the verdict? How's she squonk compared to say...an rm2 or cyclone? Over squonking easily? Does it pull excess back in? Info my friend info!
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In your folks opinion, is a dremel or drill press a necessity, or could I do this with a regular drill?
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It's certainly possible but it will be difficult.
Get yourself an inexpensive Dremel from Harbor Freight.
Get yourself an inexpensive Dremel from Harbor Freight.
Dang it. Okay. Its prolly something good to have around on general principles anyway.
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So I just ordered an Origen clone (looks like a V1) to bf...
1st, I like a challenge and 2, I've always liked vertical coils.
even though I do have a plan of attack...we'll see how badly I fail
1st, I like a challenge and 2, I've always liked vertical coils.
even though I do have a plan of attack...we'll see how badly I fail
Worst case, I read Norbert's bf kit will fit in the v1, and so likely the clone
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