First Post / First Mod Pics

[navyblew]

Hey All,

Been a member for a bit, but haven't posted much, not sure why, but I have been reading a whole lot. Thanks to everyone for participating in this forum, hopefully I'll be able to give back.

I also have a pic here of my first project. I bought (2) CR123 batts, a charger and a 510 connector from madvapes.

Then I went to the local electrician's store and bought this little aluminum project box.

Today I drilled out the holes for the switch, and the 510 connector. And ground down the edges of the box so the lid has a more precise fit.

No lights here, nothing fancy, just some batteries, a switch, and an atomizer in a pretty tough case.



I'll gladly take any criticism, and use it to make the next mod better.

Thanks!

 

[dalelovelace]

I want that case! Know of a source online?

 

[navyblew]

I'm sure you could find them easily online. Search for "project boxes" or "electrical project boxes".

I found this online last night...

Hammond Mfg. - Small Enclosure Index

But there was a local electrician's store in my city where I found the one I bought. It's a bit big, but I didn't care, it's a first mod so I'm just playing around.

Most of these aluminum ones though, I'll warn you, are cast, not machined, so the edges fit rough. I took it down to the bench grinder and smoothed it out with the dremel tool and some sand paper. Haven't decided if I'm going to take it to my jeweler friend to have him buff this thing to a mirror shine yet...

But back to the point, you can probably find those boxes in a lot of online stores. I picked aluminum instead of plastic because I wanted something I could throw down some stairs and not worry about it breaking.

 

[navyblew]

Did you find a place online to buy that box from?

 

[banjo]

Thanks for taking the time to post. We need innovators on this forum.

 

[navyblew]

Haha, thanks, I'll see what I can do.

After I get this one built, what I really want to do is start making some purely mechanical e-cigs. I'm a big fan of the looks of the GG, and I've got some friends who would be able to help me machine parts if need be.

I'll put pen to paper and see what I come up with.

Thanks again!

 

[x30003x]

im gunna make a line of steam punk inspired mods or "rat rod mods" it should be fun, but i like how simple and useable yours is. great job

 

[Para]

Haven't decided if I'm going to take it to my jeweler friend to have him buff this thing to a mirror shine yet...

Mirror shine on alum will last about 10 minutes. Have you considered taking it down with fine grit paper and the final polish with 4/0 steel wool? Steel wool puts a really nice finish on metal. Just a suggestion

 

[MXBNW]

Nice Mod keep up the good work. and thanks for the link.

 

[navyblew]

im gunna make a line of steam punk inspired mods or "rat rod mods" it should be fun, but i like how simple and useable yours is. great job

I always thought that would be a cool way to go about designing one too... I was thinking brass, with a bit of braided tubing for the exposed electrical wires (if there was an electrical switch), and maybe a custom glass chamber just for kicks.

 

[navyblew]

Mirror shine on alum will last about 10 minutes. Have you considered taking it down with fine grit paper and the final polish with 4/0 steel wool? Steel wool puts a really nice finish on metal. Just a suggestion

Really good point. It'll probably match the titanium finish atomizer better that way anyway.

 

[The Rebel]

You can also get some 1200 grit wet sand paper at any auto parts store and do most of the finish work on it. Then use your dremmel with a polishing attachment and some good old Mothers carnuba wax to get the mirror finish. Add a thin coat of clear and the finish will stand up to a lot of punishment.

 

[RedDeath5]

i've been thinking of designing a waterproof, shock-resistant mod for people like me. basically, a steel box with rubber gaskets, a retractable fitting for the atty, and everything inside surrounded by a nice foam padding with built in storage for a cart/carto and a 3ml bottle of juice. it might be a little big, but good for soldiers/outdoorsmen/clumsy, forgetful folks. the box itself seems easy, but the problem i'm coming across is the atty fitting...not sure how i'm gonna work that.

 

[navyblew]

i've been thinking of designing a waterproof, shock-resistant mod for people like me. basically, a steel box with rubber gaskets, a retractable fitting for the atty, and everything inside surrounded by a nice foam padding with built in storage for a cart/carto and a 3ml bottle of juice. it might be a little big, but good for soldiers/outdoorsmen/clumsy, forgetful folks. the box itself seems easy, but the problem i'm coming across is the atty fitting...not sure how i'm gonna work that.

Just make an all (or mostly) metal e-cig, and coat it with this...

http://golden-shellback.com/

-Keith