Enlarge air hole on Reomizer

[Saltraker]

Hi, guys...I got my first Reo Grand with a Reomizer a few weeks ago and am enjoying it. However, the draw is very tight through the stock 1mm airhole. I want to enlarge it, but am unsure how big a diameter I should go. I don't think I want to go "dripper" size! Also, is there an easy way to do this, since I don't have a drill press. Thanks in advance.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

By "Reomize" I'm assuming you have the RM2.

If so, the good news is it's brass (not SS) - easier to drill. A lot of people go to a 1/16th using either a hand drill (not for the faint of heart) or a bead reaming tool (conical file).

Congrats on your first (and it will be your first) reo.

 

[tmel]

You can very easily do this by hand, the stock hole is WAAAY too small.

Here is what I did, I got my 1/16 bit and just turned it with my hand until it slid all the way through with no resistance, just make sure you make it nice and clean otherwise it might start to whistle on you.

You just need to apply a good amount of pressure.

Use that size for a day or 2, if you want bigger, move to 5/64 and if you're like me, you'll settle at 3/32.

 

[el Jexican]

Drilled mine out to 3/32 with a hand drill, one of the easier top caps that I have drilled.

 

[Saltraker]

Got it. Thanks to all for the recommendations.

 

[FACE MEAT]

I prefer using a round tapered needle file (like the one on the bottom below)

It allows me to remove material VERY slowly and avoid going too big.

They're very cheap at Harbor Freight.

 

[pwheeler]

I drilled mine out to 1/16 just with the drill bit in my hand. It's still a little tight, think I'll go up a notch. It's best to start small and go up, because you can't go the other way!

 

[ChrisEU]

For sizes under about 1.8mm I use a hand tool that is originally meant for carburator repairs: Düsenreibahle. It works with steel as well as brass and I can really fine tune the hole size.

The english translation I could find is "Jet reamer" and you might find it in motorbike stores.

 

[Kentastic]

Rob also sells new top caps for around $10 shipped if you screw up and go too large. Had to order one and I'm thinking of ordering another. I've got one RM2 that I can only vape at the end of the day when I'm doing pretty much straight lung hits. I didn't mean to make the hole that big, but it really is soft material and easy to open up too much.

 

[Jet Knight]

I prefer using a round tapered needle file (like the one on the bottom below)

It allows me to remove material VERY slowly and avoid going too big.

They're very cheap at Harbor Freight.

Yeah, careful on drilling if you are new to that...I find the Filing tools or reamers (at Michaels) helpful to just loosen up the airhole without over doing it.

 

[CaptSteve]

Needle files work well and with some patience you can get the hole diameter to your perfect preference. Just be conservative in your effort, and a round needle file works great in a twisting motion

 

[roxynoodle]

I'm glad its not just me who thinks it needs to be bigger. Thanks for the tips, I'll get on this tomorrow.

 

[Sloth Tonight]

I've been considering this, but not sure what the effect is - just more vapor with less pull, basically? does it do anything to flavor or throat hit?

 

[PirateHooligan86]

Best to start with a 1/16 bit and move up sizes until you find one you like. Mine for instance is 5/64 or 3/32 depending on the RDA that I'm using, but I like an airy draw, and preferences will change from person to person. The RM2 is nice and easy to open up though at least, good luck my friend.

 

[FACE MEAT]

I've been considering this, but not sure what the effect is - just more vapor with less pull, basically? does it do anything to flavor or throat hit?

I've read claims that flavor and throat his suffer when air flow is increased. Personally, I've not found that to be the case, but I never go huge on my air hole(s).

 

[rudy4653]

I have Hornets & RM2s. The Hornet is a tight draw and has a small top cap/chamber. After trying one and drilling out to 1/16 , with the small chamber I found it was too airy for me so went back to stock cap . I drilled my RM2s to 3/64 and found it perfect as it was slightly lighter draw without being too airy. The top cap/chamber is larger than the Hornet as well. Believe it or not there was a big difference between 3/64 & 1/16, it doesn't take much!
It is really personal preference. I've found with the small chamber of the Hornet and tighter draw I get a little more flavor and slightly warmer, however it requires a slower longer draw. With the RM2 with larger airhole I set up with a little less resistance atty build and take shorter draws. i get a little less flavor but nice clouds.
So i guess if you take long slow draws a smaller airhole, if short power draws larger airholes less resistance atty.
It's all a balance game! Good Luck and hope you find your sweet spot.